Paul Harness

The reindeers at Trinity Walk shopping centre, Wakefield. The rain held off for one of the busiest shopping days of the year; what a lot of people there!

Having played bass in a band or two, I know how low on the list the bass player figures (and how high singer & guitarist's egos can go!). So I took the opportunity during the band's soundcheck to get the bassist in the foreground. He was good, too! Yorkshire Publicity Association Christmas ball at Rudding Park hotel.

Today's job; photographing cleaning products for a health & safety brochure.

Beefy bar managers from Timothy Taylors brewery is, I'm sure, not quite what the organisers had in mind! Methinks more the beef below and the beer laid on by Taylors and Theakstons breweries, all in aid of Sue Ryder Moanorlands hospice, at Craiglands hotel, Ilkley.

One of the students at Leeds college of building concentrating on painting a door. But painting the door can't have been as hard as painting her nails!

All of These photos were taken to show the diversity of extra curricular activities available at Leeds college of building. Not a trowel or pipe bender in sight!

Another photography job for City of York council this morning; care awards at the Mansion house. Pictured are the Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York and his wife in the Mansion house reception, and the view from the state room window of York Minster.

Today's photography job; a publicity photo for the NSPCC's letter to santa campaign, taken at Hope Pastures sanctuary in North Leeds. www.nspcc.org.uk www.hopepastures.org

This year's fall ball at Elland Road, Leeds was in aid of the Laila Milly foundation; www.lailamillyfoundation.org.uk and the Children's heart surgery unit; www.chsf.org.uk

The 23rd Yorkshire awards held at the Hilton hotel, Leeds, saw some familiar, and not so familiar, faces as winners. Winners included Brian Blessed (Yorkshire man), Maureen Lipman (Yorkshire woman, or is that Yorkshire pudding?), Sarah Stevenson (sports) and Sir Bernard Ingham (lifetime achievement). I broke one of my own rules by asking Sarah for an autograph for my son, who's just gained his green belt in Taekwando.

The organisers of the Serene 007 Bond ball at the Cedar court hotel, Bradford, playing with a big gun. Funds raised for Bradford & Airedale cancer support.

The Tia label collection by Benjamin Roberts Ltd at the British bridal exhibition, Harrogate, Sept 2011.

The newly finished consulting room at L'Occitane's Leeds store in the Victoria Quarter.

An oil painting of Audrey Hepburn was an auction item at the Indian summer ball at the masonic lodge, Harrogate, organised by the Sygnets and in aid of Parkinson's UK. One of my favourite actresses; I'd have loved to have photographed her.

I've probably pulled out the remnants of my hair trying to figure out phone, phone companies and phone manufacturers. Is it really asking too much that, when I buy a new phone, it simply works? Why do I have to spend hours trying to figure out settings, ringing "customer service" lines, trawling the internet etc. etc. to still end up with a phone that only partly works. Hey ho; rant over!

Charlese Allen & her band performing at Pizza Express's The Big Audition in Leeds. http://www.pizzaexpress.com/the-big-audition

A black wedding outfit from the Love collection at Benjamin Roberts's show at the British bridal exhibition, Harrogate.

Unfortunately, these days, I find politicians to be so very bland and anonymous. Take this man; do you recognise him? Taken during the Leeds city region local enterprise partnership summit at Saviles (Royal Armouries).

A still taken by my video camera at yesterday's wedding. Reception at Meltham golf club. What's the quote? Golf; a good walk ruined? Think this was a case of Golf; the way to ruin wedding photos (by golfers traipsing around in the background).

Today's Cumbrian panorama photos; Crummock water and Maryport.

What's going on here? Holiday photo; the Puzzling place, Keswick

Early start today to get the "Walkers' launch" boat from Keswick to the foot of Catbells. The photo is another 360 degree panorama at the top of Catbells, overlooking Derwentwater.

After a few days work, back for part 2 of holiday. Another 360 degree panorama; Castlerigg stone circle, near Keswick.

3 holiday photos as panorama images of very "touristy" views in London.

The Debenhams fashion on the field event at ladies' day at the Ebor meeting at York racecourse attracted hundreds of well dressed ladies. It was so busy I didn't have chance to see a single horse. Compered by Jeff Banks and Yvette Jeffs, with judges including John Rocha.

The parade & drumhead ceremony in Pontefract to celebrate the King's own Yorkshire light infantry's departure for Malaya 50 years ago. During the ceremony they played what I think to be one of the most soulful pieces of music, the last post. Given recent events it was difficult to concentrate.

Another panorama shot, this time of the Leeds party / opera in the park stage & PA system at Temple Newsam.

The rat pack boys, appearing at the music on a summer's evening, in aid of St.Michael's hospice, at the pavillions of Harrogate.

One of many scenes from the Caroline Atha school of dance showcase event at Garforth academy last weekend.

This school term I've been helping out at my son's school by running a photography club. Last day today so I thought I'd show a 360 degree panorama done by one of the club members.

The West Yorkshire Forgetmenot Trust held their fundraising ball last night at the Galpharm stadium.

York council held their 6th annual Yoscars awards at York racecourse to encourage schools to produce films. Unfortunately with the cutbacks, it may be the last.

Two wedding videos recently; one at the Marriott, York, overlooking the racecourse, and one at the Village hotel, Leeds. Unfortunately as well my Dad is on his way out, so there's a funeral to be arranged too. Sleep tight, Dad. x

The great and the good (and some of the not so good) from the Yorkshire area were at the Royal Television Society dinner and awards at the Queen's hotel, Leeds.

Gala night at GFW is always good for celeb spotting. Here's a few; Jeff Banks (what a tosser!; actually, he was tossing a coin), Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and two sets of white teeth with blokes attached.