Leica User Forum International Book (August 2023)

Paul is pleased to announce the inclusion of three images in the fifth edition of the Leica User Forum Book, 2023.

"Since we produced the first Book thirteen years ago, we have raised almost £30,000 for the fundraising charity 'Worldwide Cancer Research'.

In this fifth edition, there are 108 photographs from thirty nine members.

Available as a 12x12" (30x30cm) square image wrap (photographic hardback) from Blurb.

All profits go to the charity 'Worldwide Cancer Research'.

Three photographs by Paul Close, which feature on pages 4, 86 and 87.

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Cover and p.86 - “The Tropical South Coast”


Promotional A5 Card “GET REAL” (January 2020)

Is it time for your company to get some real photography done?

Not just snaps or fake looking stock images - but a full suite of images showing your actual operation, photographed in a way that is creative, informative and most importantly - real and believable - to potential new customers. Cost effective images that can be used in brochures, on websites and across social media - images that show how good you really are.

I’m Paul Close, photographer - with over thirty years of experience making businesses look their best - how may I help you?

Promo, January 2020

Promo, January 2020


Leica User Forum International Book (June 2018)

Paul is very happy to announce the inclusion of three images in the fourth edition of the Leica User Forum Book, 2018.

"Since we produced the first Leica User Forum Book, back in 2010, we have raised over £25,000 for the international fundraising charity 'Worldwide Cancer Research'. In this fourth edition, there are 105 photographs from some sixty members".

Available in 12x12" (30x30cm) square or 10x8" (25x20cm) image wrap (photographic hardbacks), a 7x7" (18x18cm) square softback and as a downloadable PDF from Blurb.

110 pages with 105 images. All profits go to the charity 'Worldwide Cancer Research'.

Three photographs by Paul Close, which feature on pages 41, 69 and 77.

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Cover and p.41 - "St.Ives"

Cover and p.41 - "St.Ives"


A Portmanteau of Quirky Observations (November 2017)

A collection of eclectic, unexpected and occasionally humorous pairings of images, as observed by photographer Paul Close.

Available in hardback (with photographic sleeve), image wrap (photograpic hardback), softback and downloadable PDF from Blurb.

7x7" (18x18cm) square format, 130 pages with 260 images.

All photographs by Paul Close

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Opening spread - "A Portmanteau of Quirky Observations"

Opening spread - "A Portmanteau of Quirky Observations"


The Snakebox Odyssey (December 2015)

"Is there one thing that could make your life better?"  This is the question asked of each person photographed during an Africa overland motorcycle journey. The answers, along with the uniquely engaging photographic portraits give a fascinating insight into what makes us all human.

Available as a magazine and downloadable PDF from Blurb. US Letter format, 8.5x11" (22x28cm), 48 pages.

All photographs by Paul Close

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Portrait of Bangadouz Djilolli - "The Snakebox Odyssey"

Portrait of Bangadouz Djilolli - "The Snakebox Odyssey"