—Joe Connolly

Joe Connolly has worked as a professional photographer since 1990. His initial years were spent working for magazine and editorial publications on location in Paris, New Orleans and Ibiiza. From 1994, to date, Joe started shooting for advertising agencies.

In 1999, he formed the first dedicated digital manipulation company in Scotland, The Pixel House.

His specialised talent was reflected in his diverse range of work for national clients including BBC, Tennent's, RBS, Highland Spring to bespoke work in the music industry. During this period he was a leading contributor to Computer Arts magazine, writing detailed tutorials on retouching and image manipulation.

 
With an extensive background, understanding, knowledge and experience of digital medium, Joe founded Simple Photography, with co photographer Mark Seager, in 2004. Joe continued shooting national advertising campaigns for Highland Spring, Bank of Scotland, RBS, Famous Grouse, Scottish Government and Dobbies Garden Centre. This led to new avenues.

In 2010, Joe was commissioned to direct, shoot and edit 9 web based commercials for QMS Scotland. Since the success of these commercials, he has made a number of TV commercials, documentary style films and three short films. One of his films was recently shortlisted for best film in a national competition and was screened at The Royal Margate theatre in Kent.