I travelled to near Exmouth to photograph the chef Michael Caines at his hotel/restaurant/vineyard. His boutique hotel, the Lympstone Manor Hotel is a grade II listed building built in the 1760’s and looks out over Exmouth and its own vineyards. As you look out over the river mouth, you can imagine the owner of the manor, back in the late 18th century, standing on the balcony looking over the boats filled with silk and tobacco coming in. An idyllic setting and a first class manor house and restaurant.
Michael Caines was trained under Raymond Blanc, was head chef at Gidleigh Park when it got its second Michelin star and has been awarded an MBE. Caines lost his right arm in a car accident in 1994 but that hasn’t stopped him. A man with determination!
This shoot was in collaboration with BA and their ‘Love Letters’ series, a celebration of 100 years in aviation.
Shot for Bridge Studios and BA
