About me

Dark Devotion Images was created so Goths, alt and likeminded people had a choice when searching for an alternative photographer. There are many alternative photographers, many aren’t alternative people; it is a popular phrase in the wedding industry. As somebody who has been part of the Goth subculture for over 40 years (this makes me feel old), it isn’t just a title or a phrase for me.

Camera

A device that captures an image of an object on a light sensitive surface which can be processed into a picture.

Photographer

A person who creates or captures images using a camera.

An artist

A person who demonstrates creativity and imagination through expression.

Most people are capable of taking a photograph of an object or of people with a camera or on their phone. I imaginatively and creatively record images of people documenting a specific occasion or a point in time, focusing on them as the subject detailing their clothing, relationships and personalities through the lens of a camera.

At the Black Rose Ball, York.

About me, a goth photographer

I’m Rob, an unintrusive, documentary and candid alternative photographer. Originally from the West Midlands, I now reside in Whitby North Yorkshire. Whitby is home to bi-annual Goth weekends and is the place associated with Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula. Whitby Abbey and St Mary’s churchyard (I can see both from my office windows) inspired him and are mentioned in the novel. Well known and highly photographed locations, with wedding and photoshoots commonly requested by them.

A black wearing, tattooed, burger loving, sausage roll connoisseur, rum and Guinness drinker (not both together) hat enthusiast, who is also a DJ running and co-running 3 club nights during Whitby Goth Week’s (as they have now become). Married to Goth Pagan wedding and handfasting celebrant Ellie from Alternative Ceremonies UK and owned by a cute small dog with a huge attitude, and two cats.

Music is a big part of my life and always a great conversation starter. I have a varied taste in music and love going to gigs. A qualified Graphic Designer of over 35 years and a website designer, a full on techy!

‘People buy people’ as the saying goes and if what you have just read has meaning for you or if you like my style of photography, get in touch for a no obligation chat.