A photographer who fell back in love with photos while travelling is running a series of workshops to help others pick up the skill.

Dave Bakes runs Ryedale Garden Photography which aims to help people get control of their cameras, show them the useful features, and allow them to take the pictures they want to take.

The 41-year-old, who lives in Malton,  said: "I started running photography workshops seven years ago, after winning a photography competition at Scampston Walled Garden.

"I had been interested in photography for most of my life. I studied it at college but moved into video production at university. I fell back in love with photography whilst traveling about 20 years ago and I have been working at it ever since.

David, who is a  media production tutor, said his experience of taking pictures led him to start running workshops in some of the area’s best gardens.

"This was a natural progression for me as I had spent many hours visiting and photographing them. I wanted to share my knowledge with others so starting workshops made sense to me.

As well as garden photography, I also do some rugby photography for Malton and Norton rugby club.

"It’s quite a change of pace capturing forwards instead of flowers, but the fundamentals of photography as the same, no matter the subject.

"My aim is to help people get control of their cameras, show them the useful features, and allow them to take the pictures they want to take."

Dave added: "Some of my most interesting and pleasing images come from the Wacks Wicked Plants nursery.

"The variety in shape, colour and form of the carnivorous plants they grow make for really interesting pictures. I could photography there for many hours and still not cover it all."

"All the places we visit have their own distinct feel and running workshops in spring and autumn gives a whole range of different perspectives on the places.

"Currently I am working with Scampston Walled Garden, the Yorkshire Arboretum and Helmsley Walled Garden."

Dave's other passion is taking photos at rugby matches.

"Rugby photography is quite a contrast from taking pictures of flowers. The pace, movement and noise are a total contrast to the sedate environment of the garden.

"It has many challenges and rewards. There are possibilities for portraits and action shots. The crowd cheers on their team. Players fly into rucks and tackles. The set pieces of the line out and the scrum. Great subjects for the photographer to work with. I always come away from a rugby match with a card full of pictures and a buzz of excitement.

"Just like in the garden, understanding your subject and your camera is key to getting the pictures you want."

For more information go to https://ryedalegardenphoto.wixsite.com/rg-photography

To book a course go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ryedale-garden-photography-18163907508