Born in 1969, Andrew Montgomery's career in photography began at 14 with a darkroom in the garden; progressed to a five year degree course in Fine Art and then on to a three year apprenticeship in photography. Since 1995 his work has appeared in a diverse range of top publications with clients in the UK and Europe.

Commissions have included artisan workshops in Paris, Coracle makers in Wales, Costume dramas in Prague, portraits of designers, single mothers, fishermen, gypsies and Cistercian monks.

Conran, Country Living, Elle Decoration, BBC Homes and Antiques, Independent On Sunday, Sunday Times Travel, Sky, Food Illustrated, Gardens Illustrated, Red magazine, IKEA, The National Trust…

2004
AOP Photography Awards
Highly Commended
Commissioned Portraiture Category

2003
British Environmental And Media Awards
Best Photographic Coverage of Environmental Issues

"Country Living   Magazine is well known for its inspiring visuals. We take great pride in the fact that photographers who work for us will always go that extra mile to provide us with pictures that are second to none, whatever the weather or other local difficulties. Andrew is one of our star photographers. His pictures encapsulate perfectly the unique and diverse qualities of the people and places that make up the British countryside."

Susy Smith - Editor, Country Living Magazine

"Andrew Montgomery produces some of the finest photographic work we feature in BBC Homes and Antiques. Our readers expect beautiful images from the magazine which Andrew delivers and more.

The subtlety with which he takes on a commission is borne out in his photographs that always truly reflect the atmosphere and artistry of the subject. We do feel privileged as a magazine to bring exciting stories to our readers through Andrew's considered images. He is a true professional."

Mary Carroll - Editor, BBC Homes and Antiques Magazine