ABOUT
I am a simple man who loves making photographs and riding my motorbike.
I am a Scot living in England. They call me a sassanach. I call myself a Manc.
I am fortunate to be able to spend a good amount of time on personal projects, traveling and collaborating with a team of great people.
I could give you a lengthy bio and artist statement, but who really cares about all that anyway?
So here's the concise version:
I am (still) a simple man who loves making photographs and riding my motorbike.
I am a Scot living in England. They call me a sassanach. I call myself a Mancunian and a Scot.
My full name is Neil Alexander Downie (but as the lovely nurse dispensing the Covid boosters discovered the other day, “Neil Downie” has the ability to induce utter hilarity. Imagine being a foreigner with a funny accent and a hilarious name aged 7. 40 something years later and my parents still don’t see what they did!)
I am fortunate to be able to spend a good amount of time on personal projects, traveling and collaborating with a team of great people.
Over the years my photographs have been used in everything from estate agent brochures to animated London Tube screens and from in-flight magazines to the sides of London buses.
I make my bed in Altrincham, Cheshire and am a sucker for assignments where I have the opportunity to travel, but I just love making photographs anywhere.
Cheers
Neil
Neil Alexander Photography Sample Client List
I am available for commissions, and some of the work displayed here is available for exhibition. Please use the details here to contact me or go here www.neilalexander.net for my portfolio
Written by Neil Alexander
Why you can use me with confidence:
"I am writing to show my appreciation for the work Neil carried out when he recently photographed all of the directors and senior members of our management team at Bennett Verby. Neil approached the whole task very professionally by initially carrying out a site visit at our offices to choose the best locations for the photographs to be taken. On the day of the shoot he set up his eguipment outside to benefit from natural light as well as bringing his own lighting, and managed to capture all of us in both interesting and flattering poses. Not only is it hard to photograph accountants to make them look interesting or exciting, but in most cases we look duller than undertakers. Since we have uploaded the photographs from Neil onto our website, we have had nothing but positive and complimentary comments from the visitors to our site. I would highly recommend Nell to anyone that needs professional photography and I will certainly be using the photographs he took on some other sites so hopefully I will get some right swipes" Bernard Verby, Bennett Verby LLP"Your Interior photography is top notch Neil. Loving ALL of the shots! This is one serious photographer who you should use!" Diane Jones, Amelia Interior Design
“Many thanks to Neil for all the work he has carried out for me over the last two months. With a brand new product ready to take to market it is not easy knowing quite what images will be needed. Bringing Neil in to help the process has proved to be an excellent decision and I now have a catalogue of images suitable for all my immediate marketing needs.
Neil is the ultimate professional, and you can tell from the way he works that he is truly passionate about his work.
I will have no hesitation whatsoever recommending Neil to my family, friends and indeed my clients in the future.
Simon Revington-Dean Managing Director DSE Solutions Ltd”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative Simon Revington-Dean Neil as a Photographer first in 2011, and subsequently hired Neil more than once
“I worked with Neil on 2 very impressive Office refurbishments in Manchester ,client wanted to have the edge over competitors in order to let these premises and Neils Phtography did just that it made all the difference , stunning images well presented job done, client very happy .”
Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, On Time Jane Beeken hired Neil as a Photographer first in 2011, and subsequently hired Neil more than once
“I'm delighted to recommend Neil. An excellent photographer with some really beautiful work and a client who is keen to listen and engage with ideas and concepts which may have at first seemed quite alien, but which he embraced and ultimately put his faith in. Thanks Neil, glad to have had the opportunity to work with you.”
Matt Knott, Design Director, New Leaf Group was a consultant or contractor to Neil at Neil Alexander Photography
“Like many small businesses we’re looking at ways to reduce costs to ensure we spend money where it’s most effective. After seeing the photos Neil took of our properties, I realised most letting agents and estate agents should stick to what they know best and pay a professional to take the photographs. The photos were so good we were inundated with enquiries and the flat rented within 24 hours. This was definitely a case of the benefit far outweighing the cost.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative Peter Stanley
We commissioned Neil Alexander to work with us on some client projects, initially testing his services to see quality. We can now see clearly the quality, professionalism and enthusiasm he brings to our business, we will be working with him on various projects in the future. Highly recommended service.
Stuart Robinson, Your Online Mechanic
Neil's excellent photos of our restored Victorian church can be seen on the Spring Bank Arts website. We were delighted with them. Neil was a pleasure to work with.
Jean Fildes, Spring Bank Arts Centre
Neil provided our company with an excellent, professional service from start to finish. I would thoroughly recommend him to anyone wanting commercial photography work carrying out.
Arnie Singh, Managing Director, Sheffield City Taxis Ltd
Neil, Is a brilliant photographer and I will be using his services again in the future.
Chris Catelani, Innex Design
