A PHOTOGRAPHER has expanded his Teesside-based business to launch a range of classes for the general public.

Keith Moss, an internationally acclaimed fine art photographer, invested about £120,000 to set up his own gallery in Brotton, Saltburn-by-the-Sea.

Since it opened in May, Mr Moss has been inundated with requests for private tuition and photography lessons and recently launched a programme of courses.

He said: "Since opening in Brotton we have been thrilled with the response we have had.

"People have come from as far afield as London and I am getting many requests from people wanting to learn more about the art of photography.

"I am now running courses in a bid to teach enthusiasts how to get the best from their subjects, whether it be wedding photography, social life work, fashion photography or companies wanting to teach their staff the skills required to take a good photograph.

"Each class will be tailored to the specific needs of individuals with no more than three people in each group and I know I will be filling a real gap in the market."

His wife, Pat,who helps run the gallery, said they are also keen to expand the gallery to include work by other local artists.

Mr Moss, 46, is best known for his black and white fine art images, which are now collected and sold worldwide.

His work also includes large-scale commercial projects, for companies including Unilever in the UK and Monza Recovery Vehicles in Spain, to fashion shoots for clients such as Kosmea in Australia.

For more information about classes contact Mr Moss on (01287) 679655 or visit www.keithmossphotography.co.uk