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Framed Moments with Loxley Colour – Printing & Framing

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I’ve always believed that the way photography is displayed is just as important as how it’s shot. Recently, I had several of my images printed and framed through Loxley Colour, and the difference is more than just visual — it’s tactile, elevating, and deeply satisfying.

Loxley Colour is a professional print lab based just outside Glasgow. They’ve been serving photographers for over 30 years, offering hand-crafted prints, fine framing, and a huge selection of frame profiles (37 different styles) to suit everything from rustic to modern. 

For these frames, I chose finishes and mouldings that complement the tones and feel of the photos. The framing gives structure; the print quality, colour accuracy, and materials show every detail clearly. What I love is how light plays on the frame and matting — the edges become part of the experience.

Every print arrived beautifully packaged, with consistent blacks, sharp detail, and faithful colour rendering — exactly what I expect in work I’m proud to show in homes or galleries. Many photographers praise Loxley for the same (colour accuracy, prompt turnaround, and excellent customer service).  If you want your images to stand out, this level of print & framing craftsmanship really makes the difference.

A series of framed photographs hung on a wall, each in a Loxley Colour frame with clean matting and rich tones.
A single framed print showing a beach scene with dog and person, mounted in a dark wood Loxley frame with crisp matting and reflections.

If you care about how a photo is displayed — the edges, the frame, the paper — then lab and framing choices matter. Loxley Colour has become my go-to for remastering prints into showpieces. For more of my work framed and printed, browse the Places or Industrial sections of my gallery.

Vessel Operations Offshore

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Out in the North Sea, the Norwind Storm support vessel takes position beneath the setting sun, a steady presence against the rolling water. These iPhone images capture both the vessel itself and its role within the offshore wind environment — working alongside turbine structures and platforms.

The offshore environment always provides striking contrasts, especially when captured in black and white. This series adds to my Wind Industry collection, alongside wider work across Industrial and Places photography.

Black and White Gym Photography – Weightlifting Event in Arbroath

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Black and white photograph of a weightlifting competition in Arbroath, Scotland, showing athletes training and competing.

At Warehouse Gym in Arbroath, a weightlifting event provided a chance to capture strength and focus in a stripped-back style. Without colour, the story shifts to contrast, shape, and movement.

The black and white approach highlights athletes in training and competition. Sharp contrasts draw out detail in posture and expression, showing the raw intensity of the sport.

This shoot extends my portfolio of event photography in Scotland, using a simple approach that keeps attention on people and performance.