Andy Francis

capturing life’s best moments through a lens

[Andy Francis @tarkatography]

Out with @DC_Police in Exeter organising some media images and working with some great people. @DCPolVolunteers #police #devonandcornwallpolice

[Andy Francis @tarkatography]

Its been a good day, A cold bright crisp winters day and the sea is cold but their hearts are warm having experienced a much needed session with the amazing Surfwell team. Giving that vital help and support when needed @opsurfwell @DCPolVolunteers #MentalHealthMatters

[Andy Francis @tarkatography]

Tonight on BBC1 8pm - We Are England - Riding The Waves. So proud to be part of this giving that vital support to the emergency services… #opsurfwell #surfwell #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #peersupport

[Andy Francis @tarkatography]

What lies ahead? My first image taken in 2023 Whatever this year brings embrace it with an open heart and go forward with faith, hope, kindness and courage. We all have beautiful smiles so laugh at the confusion, live for the moments, and know everything happens for a reason ❤️

[Andy Francis @tarkatography]

@DCPolVolunteers Thanks and hope you all have a great Christmas time too. Gordon and I have asked Santa (aka CIP) for a Dry Robe for Christmas 😉🎄. We love our role as photographers supporting all those out there who need it the most. #opsurfwell #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness

[Surfwell @opsurfwell]

I AM SAM.. a thread..

I am Sam. I am a Detective Sergeant and I am parked in a lay-by in a remote country lane, it’s dark and I am late home, again. I am crying.

[Andy Francis @tarkatography]

@opsurfwell @DCPolVolunteers But they did send me on an advanced course! 😂

[Andy Francis @tarkatography]

So proud to be part of this team and support the participants. @DCPolVolunteers #surftherapy #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #peersupport

[Surfwell @opsurfwell]

A huge part of Surfwell is the ability to talk in front of our peers. Telling our stories and giving our participants implied permission to tell theirs. Today we were joined by @Kernow_King to build on our storytelling skills. #peersupport #surftherapy #MentalHealthMatters

[Andy Francis @tarkatography]

A few of my favourite images from yesterdays Proclamation at Exeter Cathedral. I also met the Queen whilst on duty at the Cathedral in 1983 so it was a special place for me as well...@ExeterCathedral @DC_Police @ExeterCouncil @DCPolVolunteers @ChSuptDanEvans #procalamtion2022

[Andy Francis @tarkatography]

Sometimes that dismount doesn't always go as planned!...
Great day with @opsurfwell yesterday at Fistral Beach. @DCPolVolunteers #mentalhealthmatters #surftherapy #surfwellness #peersupport #mentalhealthawareness #devonandcornwallpolice #surfingcornwall #dcpolvolunteers

[Andy Francis @tarkatography]

The aerial - Late afternoon at Widemouth Bay #surfingcornwall #widemouthbaysurfing #surfingsouthwest

[Surfwell @opsurfwell]

It’s #InternationalWomensDay2022 and we want to celebrate these 4 who are absolute powerhouses of #surfwell Together we can challenge the gender stereotypes, discrimination and bias. #BreakTheBias #surftherapy #GenderEquity #WomensDay #WomensDay2022 #mentalhealth #equality

[Andy Francis @tarkatography]

Bad hair day!… @ExmoorNP @EPS_exmoorpony

[Kelly @KellyTheVet]

We found a little sprinkling of snow 😍 The only snow we’ve had in 2022

Today is also 1 year since Alfie II got his wings 🌈🥺 so we’ve gone on a big special walk to think of his waggy tail

[Andy Francis @tarkatography]

The Scottish Wildcat…

[Surfwell @opsurfwell]

Back to sessions today and we welcomed a representative from @DC_PCC and as 4 other participants. A special #surfwell day as we continue to be humbled by our colleagues stories of #strength and #resilience
#surftherapy #surf #waves #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay #itsoktodosomethingaboutit

[Andy Francis @tarkatography]

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[Andy Francis @tarkatography]

Winter surf @SurfingDevon @westwardhodevon #surfingdevon #westwardho

[Andy Francis @tarkatography]

A few black and whites of the amazing sculptures found @RHS_Rosemoor at the wonderful night glow event... #rhsrosemoor #northdevonimages #aplaceinnorthdevon

[Kelly @KellyTheVet]

Your daily serotonin boost 🥰