Photographer, Tea Lover, Life Enthusiast, Late Night Thinkoholic…

Hi there, I'm Michelle Payne-Gale. I'm a professional photographer based in the UK, specialising in black & white architecture.

A Black & White Affair is where I share my collection that I have built up over many years, and provide artwork for businesses, the hospitality sector, and home decor lovers alike.

Starting my photography career in film (and clinging to it to the bitter end), I shot in both colour and black & white, but it was the latter that clients loved the most.

My intention has always been to show how elegantly black & white can immortalise people, places and things. I was originally a headshot and portrait photographer, but my eye was relentlessly drawn towards the leading lines and hidden histories in buildings, from old abandoned structures to shiny modern skyscrapers. So after retiring my portrait lenses in 2021, I went full-on with my first love!

When I’m not out with my camera, I’m spending time with my fabulous family, drinking tea, listening to smooth jazz, working on pen and paper projects, living life one day at a time, and contemplating what I'm having for dinner.

For any queries or project ideas, please don’t hesitate to drop me a line.