Brook Guitars Photography and Video

DOCUMENTARY VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Brook Guitars.

Brook Guitars have been handcrafting acoustic guitars from their workshop on the edge of Dartmoor for over 25 years. Known for their attention to detail and use of beautiful tonewoods, they create instruments that are as individual as the people who play them. Their guitars are sold all over the world, with each one built to order by Simon, Andy and Jack.

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Detail of the hand carved strutts that brace a soundboard.

The craft behind the sound.

I spent time with the team at Brook Guitars to create a short documentary film about their process — from selecting tonewoods to shaping and finishing each instrument by hand. Alongside the video, I photographed them at work in their Devon workshop, capturing the tools, techniques and quiet focus that go into every guitar they build.

I first met the guitar makers over 30 years ago when I moved to Devon — my studio was located right next door to their workshop. It was a real pleasure to return and spend time with the team again, this time with a camera in hand.

Brook Guitars Video.

This video shows how the guitars are made in their workshops and features songwriter and composer Jon Woode explaining why he is such a fan of Brook Guitars.

Instagram Reel.

This is one of the reels I created from the video to promote the project.