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