• Iris, photograph by Omar Mian, Winterbourne House and Garden, Digging for Dirt
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    Snapshot: Omar Mian

    Omar Mian is a globe-trotting photographer who uses pictures to tell stories about the amazing things he sees on his travels. Introduced to Winterbourne by his sister, he has been visiting since he was 11 years old and never misses a chance to photograph his favourite spots in the garden. We asked Omar how he

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  • Gunnera manicata, photograph by Chris Rigby, film photography, Winterbourne House and Garden, Digging for Dirt
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    Snapshot: Chris Rigby

    Chris Rigby is a Birmingham-based fine art photographer with a passion for Winterbourne. He has recently begun using a vintage analogue alongside his usual digital cameras and the gardens have provided no shortage of inspiration. Below, Chris shares some of the resulting images and tells us why experimenting with film will make you a better

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  • Rhododendron, photograph by Chris Howell, Winterbourne House and Garden, Digging for Dirt
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    Snapshot: Chris Howell

    Chris Howell spent over two decades in the retail industry before changing careers and studying for a Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture. He is now completing 75 hours of work experience here at Winterbourne before graduating in June. We asked him to tell us what he has learnt so far and share some pictures of

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  • Lean-to Glasshouse, photograph by Greg Milner, photography, Winterbourne House and Garden, Digging for Dirt
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    Snapshot: Greg Milner

    Greg Milner is a Birmingham based freelance photographer. Last year, Greg spent several days taking photographs of the house and garden for use on our new website. We asked him to tell us all about his experiences of photographing Winterbourne and share some top tips for getting the best out of your camera.   “My

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  • Leeks in the Walled Garden

    Snapshot: Snow

    The first half of January was drier than average until, on Friday 13th, the first of this winter’s snow finally arrived. It wasn’t much but that didn’t stop us dashing out to get some photographs of the garden sprinkled with the white stuff. Don’t forget to let us know which is your favourite shot… There’s

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