I am Martin Punton, the face behind Topline Photography.
Having always had an interest in photography, my first job allowed me to expand my experience within this field. I was working in the office editing photos and creating montages in Photoshop whilst also whilst travelling around the UK taking photographs within the mobile telecoms industry.
No two days were the same and during the course of a day I could be on a rooftop, cherry picker or taking photos from climbing telecoms towers. Needless to say, I don’t have an issue with heights!
Having an interest in horses – thanks to my parents having owned them in the past – I started attending local horse shows and admired the skill of the athletes in equestrian sport (both human and equine). Naturally, I started taking my camera along and perfecting the technique to capture great photographs.
I finally took up learning to ride back in April 2023 and from that first lesson, on a lovely mare named Abbie, I was hooked. Since then, I’ve been taking lessons weekly along with going out on hacks.
Since feeling that special connection with a horse, I knew I wanted to pursue capturing that moment for others whether competing or on private sessions.
If you have a specific project in mind or would like to find out more information on what I offer, please get in touch.