The Whitby Photographer
Welcome to The Whitby Photographer.
This channel documents life in and around Whitby the North Yorkshire Moors, coast, sea, the weather, the people, and the moments that quietly matter.
You’ll find storm footage, snow, tides, fishing boats, coastal drives, village life, and the occasional unexpected story that turns up when a camera is left to observe rather than interfere. Nothing is staged, exaggerated, or forced.
I’m a Whitby-based photographer - videographer, filming the town and surrounding countryside as it actually is. Some videos are calm, some are wild, others quietly funny.
Many films are narrated by Gary Bender, offering commentary, perspective, and the occasional raised eyebrow at modern life. Others are left to breathe with natural sound and atmosphere.
If you enjoy honest storytelling, strong visuals, and films that feel real you’re in the right place.
New videos added regularly. Thanks for watching and supporting independent local filmmaking.
The Whitby Photographer
Book announcement
I’ve added a new A4 digital photo book featuring a selection of my favourite black and white photographs of Whitby and the surrounding coast.
The images were made over time, in all kinds of conditions, and focus on light, weather, texture, and quieter moments around the town. It’s been put together as a proper digital book rather than a preview or slideshow, and is designed to be viewed on larger screens.
It’s available now as an instant download for anyone who’d like it.
As always, thank you for the support — it genuinely makes this work possible.
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New members only video just published.
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I have some canvases for sale for Whitby Collection.
Prices are £40 each or any 4 for £120
Size is Large which is 30 by 20 Inches.
Please pm or WhatsApp me to arrange collection 07879451837
If you cant manage to get to Whitby to collect we have some digital downloads available on Buy Me A Coffee. Link in Profile.
Apologies but it is strictly first come first served and I wont be able to hold on to anything. Really sorry to do that, but in the past people have reserved things and not turned up.
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Just a quick thank you to everyone who’s supported the recent Photograph download.
I really didn’t expect such a kind response, and I genuinely appreciate it.
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I’m going to try something new over the next few days.
I’ll be making a high-resolution digital download available, the kind you can print properly at a local printers, or locally to you, if you want to. This way you just get the file and regardless of where you are in the world you can get it printed. No postage, no waiting in etc.
It’ll be very affordable, and it’ll only be around for a short time.
This isn’t really about selling as much as it is about saying thank you.
It will be a brand new snow image of Whitby, nobody has seen as yet. And it's a cracker, believe me. I always believe in my work, but I don't think Ive seen anyone do this one before in the snow. It's Unique.
A lot of you have supported the channel for years, watching, commenting, sharing, donating, or just quietly being there, and this feels like a nice way to give a little something back.
I’ll share more details shortly for anyone who fancies one.
No pressure at all, just an option for those who’ve asked over the years.
Thanks, as always, for the support. It genuinely means a lot.
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A photograph from Saturday morning showing the extremity of the weather. With driving wet snow it becomes almost impossible to keep the wet off the lens, and then to stop the lens fogging up at either end.
Ive edited this is several ways with slight differences. I cant tell you what reality looked like as every time I looked forward I got a hailstone in the eye.
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❄️ A small update about a small amount of snow ❄️
The Whitby snow video is now live.
Yes. That snow.
The one Whitby insisted was not happening right up until it very obviously was.
It features snow by the sea, which is something Whitby does not approve of at all, cold fingers, foggy lenses, and a photographer who once again believed the weather radar and learned nothing from previous experience.
There is also actual settling snow in the town, which caused mild excitement, several strong opinions, and at least one person stating that it was much worse in 1963.
Next I will be working on the Whitby Update, covering Whitby life and its many quirks from New Years Eve 2025 right up to today.
The bits that never make it onto leaflets.
The things everyone notices and immediately argues about.
And the sort of behaviour that makes you briefly wonder if anyone is actually in charge.
As always, filmed locally, observed carefully, and narrated by a man who speaks with confidence while possessing very little information.
More soon.
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