Leeds is a city full of architecture and a rich history. As we launch our very first development in the city centre we want to celebrate the people and places of Leeds. Gareth Hoyle is a photographer, who never leaves home without his camera, he takes a picture of Leeds everyday. This is his story of Leeds, part of our campaign #FlauntLeeds
Gareth's favourite places are the Belgrave Music Hall, Call Lane, museums and art galleries.
Gareth has been taking photographs since 2011. He accidentally fell into photography when he had a day off on his birthday.
Using his first camera, a Sony A35, with a 40 year old lens passed on from his grandad, Gareth shares the moment he found his art.
"I went into an old building in Chapel Allerton, I'd always been curious about the inside.
It was just an empty building but I started photographing and that was it really."
"My favourite areas of Leeds are lit up at certain times of the day. Clarence Dock looks amazing at night."
by Gareth Hoyle
"My favourite picture is called Snow Walk. Its of a woman struggling back from work.
I took it three years ago and its my favourite photograph ever since, and will be forever."
by Gareth Hoyle
Gareth started photographing Leeds with his grandad's old camera lens. Five years later he has a son and he wants Leeds to be the city he calls home.
#FlauntLeeds
Gareth's story is one of Leeds through a lens; why not tell us your story of Leeds on Twitter @homesbystrata - don't forget to use the hashtag #FlauntLeeds
