A GROUP of independent wedding photographers are pooling their experience.

Image-masters has been formed by North-East wedding photographers Fiona Nicholl, Kenn Elliott, Malcolm Singleton and Helen Dyson to offer a full range of photography styles.

They have launched their website, image-masters.co.uk, today in time for Valentine's Day.

Their expertise in different areas means customers can choose the style they want, such as classical or documentary-style.

The website showcases their portfolios, and gives advice on choosing a photographer - as well as how to look your best in pictures.

Although they have been linked informally for many years, the photographers have formed the cluster with the help of the Regional Service for Clustering, with each member retaining their independent businesses.

Ms Nicholl said: "Through collaboration, we aim to pool our resources.

"By working together, we can become the experts in wedding photography."

The group also specialise in ceremonies, portraiture, fine art and commercial photography.

Ms Nicholl and Mr Elliott are based in Tyne and Wear, Mr Singleton in Darlington and Ms Dyson in Trimdon Village, but all four cater for the area between Scotland and North Yorkshire.