about
My photography is ultimately a personal interpretation of the world around me. I am passionate about photography and black and white photography in particular, with the sense of drama and beauty that can be drawn from a subject when there is no diversion from colour. Line, shape and texture are strong elements in my images, inviting the viewer to connect with the essence of the subject.
Another element intrinsic to the way I approach photography is the idea of story. Within every image there is a story to be told, whether it is from the perspective of the photographer, or the response of the viewer. While I can explain the background to a photograph, why I took it, how great it feels to realise I may well have the image I hoped for, how cold I was at the time or how tired from carrying my gear on aching shoulders, the response of the viewer to the photograph is equally important. In other words, how the image makes you feel.
I have travelled widely and learned darkroom techniques in the Art Programme at the University of Anchorage when I lived in Alaska, where I completely fell in love with the process the moment I developed my first film. One of the most important things I learned there was to approach each image as a piece of artwork. This concept has influenced me very strongly in the way I approach photography.
I now use both film and digital cameras, and work largely with the “digital darkroom”, transposing the techniques I learned from the wet darkroom and enjoying the versatility of digital. Although the physical process I use in making a photograph may have changed somewhat, the vision I have to create an image has not. I believe that the final image is what really matters.
I have won awards for my images and I am available for commission. If you would like to ask about any of my photographs or discuss potential work, please e-mail me via the form on the contact page.
Another element intrinsic to the way I approach photography is the idea of story. Within every image there is a story to be told, whether it is from the perspective of the photographer, or the response of the viewer. While I can explain the background to a photograph, why I took it, how great it feels to realise I may well have the image I hoped for, how cold I was at the time or how tired from carrying my gear on aching shoulders, the response of the viewer to the photograph is equally important. In other words, how the image makes you feel.
I have travelled widely and learned darkroom techniques in the Art Programme at the University of Anchorage when I lived in Alaska, where I completely fell in love with the process the moment I developed my first film. One of the most important things I learned there was to approach each image as a piece of artwork. This concept has influenced me very strongly in the way I approach photography.
I now use both film and digital cameras, and work largely with the “digital darkroom”, transposing the techniques I learned from the wet darkroom and enjoying the versatility of digital. Although the physical process I use in making a photograph may have changed somewhat, the vision I have to create an image has not. I believe that the final image is what really matters.
I have won awards for my images and I am available for commission. If you would like to ask about any of my photographs or discuss potential work, please e-mail me via the form on the contact page.