Tributes have been paid to photographer Dean Matthews.Tributes have been paid to photographer Dean Matthews.
Tributes have been paid to photographer Dean Matthews.

12 beautiful pictures taken by Sunderland photographer Dean Matthews

Sunderland has paid tribute to an ‘exceptional’ photographer who captured the city’s beauty for all to see.

Dean Matthews, who was extremely well-known and well-loved across Wearside, died on Thursday, November 12, after testing positive for Covid-19. Tributes to Dean, and well-wishes for his family, flooded social media as news of his tragic death became public. Here, we remember Dean’s incredible work and lasting legacy with 12 of his stunning photographs taken across Wearside. Rest in peace, Dean.