He has been taking pictures for The Yorkshire Post for almost 20 years and has won a string of honours on the way. Here we present some of Simon Hulme’s best work, following his latest triumph after winning a national business photography award – at the fourth attempt. Mr Hulme, 50, whose father was a staff photographer for sister title the Yorkshire Evening Post for 40 years, has been named Business Photographer of the Year at the UK Picture Editors’ Guild Awards. He had been nominated for the honour for the past three years and is also a former Regional Press Awards winner.
1. Bramey Mermaid
Lucy Meredith dressed as the Bramley Mermaid, Yorkshire Life Aquatic, Bramley Baths, Leeds. September 2016. Photo: Simon Hulme
2. Peat burning
Gamekeepers burn the peat on Westerdale Moor, near Castleton, on the North York Moors. March 2003. Photo: Simon Hulme
3. Penny Farthing
Graham Reed from Pudsey rides his 1866 penny farthing through the cherry blossom, on the Stray, Harrogate. May 2016. Photo: Simon Hulme
4. Flower show
Judging daffodils at Harrogate Spring Flower Show. April 2018. Photo: Simon Hulme