A PHOTOGRAPHER is working with tourism chiefs to increase the amount of visitors to the area.

Anthony Inwood is assembling a portfolio of images to bring more visitors to the area.

Photographs of towns, villages and rural scenes that he is taking throughout are now appearing on Cotswold Tourism’s website, promotional material, and social media accounts.

Sally Graff of Cotswolds Tourism said: "Pictures are always much better than text to highlight what this fantastic area has to offer, and we have been very pleased with the work Anthony has done to capture the essence of the Cotswolds as the seasons change through the year. "The partnership has been very successful so far and we look forward to further collaborations so we can create widespread interest in the area - as well as inspiring local residents to get out and explore places on their doorstep.”

Mr Inwood said: "As a photographer based in Bourton on the Water I am privileged to be surrounded by beautiful landscapes, towns and villages.

"I was awarded joint first place in the Landscape Photographer of the Year 2016 competition run by Cotswolds AONB and, since then I have been overwhelmed by the connections I have made - most significantly with the Cotswold Tourism Partnership after I was awarded a tender for major 2017 project.

“There is no greater challenge than the weather so when the sun shines then you may see me photographing your town, village or countryside.

"I like to draw my viewers in, give them a sense of ‘I want to be there’ or ‘I want to walk down there.'

For the Cotswold image library visit cotswoldimagelibrary.co.uk