Hugh Hamilton has worked full-time in photography for over 25 years. He attended the Polytechnic of Central London (PCL) and the University of Central England, his tutor at PCL being Tom Ang. As a documentary photographer Hugh uses his camera to investigate the politics of rural England utlising contemporary digital photography. To this end he is currently undertaking a long-term project of men who enjoy (and work) in the traditional countryside. His images have been shown in Beijing, Tashkent and discussed at conferences in both Leeds and Bologna. Currently Hugh is course leader of the Professional Certificate in Photography at Nottingham Trent University.