PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY
André trained in industrial and commercial photography at the London College of Printing and Graphic Arts (now the London College of Communication and part of the University of the Arts London), then became assistant to photographer Gordon de Valois Le Masurier, working on room sets for interior decor catalogues, food and fashion for magazines, and later for Rodney Wright-Watson on fine art reproductions for London galleries.
André's studio has been commissioned by clients including Royal Mail, Rawlplug International, Temp-Rite International, Wella Cosmetics, HM Government, Airline Catering, Mary Quant and Concorde Wines, as well as many independent advertising agencies. Involvement in video projects either as scriptwriter, cameraman, editor or producer include the National Trust, the Royal Yachting Association, the AA and many others.
BROADCAST
André managed what at one point was the UK's fifth largest broadcast television production company, outputting two hours of original programmes a day broadcast daily by the BBC and Sky television.
QUALIFICATIONS
Member of the UK Council for Health Informatics Professions
Higher International Diploma Complementary Therapies
Civil Aviation Authority registered drone pilot
Merchant Navy Steering Certificate
RYA Day Skipper
PUBLICATIONS
André has authored ten books under various pen-names.
PREVIOUS ACTIVITIES
Health & Wellbeing Officer for the Princess Royal Trust for Carers
Health & Safety Representative at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Senior Photographer Marine Photo Services