The Photographer
My journey with photography began at a young age. I have always seemed to have a camera in my hand, long before I ever imagined it could become such an important part of my life. My first camera was a small compact camera given to me by my family, and I quickly became fascinated by the idea of being able to capture and keep a moment in time.
Much of my early inspiration came from my dad and my grandad, who both enjoyed photography as a hobby. My grandad sadly passed away when I was young, but his influence, along with my dad's continued encouragement, helped shape my relationship with photography. I would often accompany my dad with a camera, learning simply by being outside, experimenting and photographing whatever caught my eye.
Growing up also gave me a natural appreciation for the outdoors. I was surrounded by moorlands, waterfalls, reservoirs and open countryside, with the coast only around an hour from home. Exploring these places from an early age gave me a fascination with the natural world and the constantly changing landscapes around me. Wildlife, weather, light and the changing seasons all became part of what I noticed and wanted to capture.
As I grew older, photography became more than simply taking photographs of the places I visited. It became a way of exploring them. I began venturing further off the beaten track, searching for unfamiliar landscapes and quieter places where I could experience nature away from the everyday. My camera became a reason to slow down, observe and look at familiar environments differently.
Over time, that curiosity has shaped the photographer I am today. My work has developed from documenting the world around me into a more considered exploration of landscape, colour, movement and emotion. From expansive coastlines and wild landscapes to the intricate details found within a breaking wave, I am interested in the moments that reveal a deeper connection between people and the natural world.
Photography has taken me from those early days with a compact camera to working professionally and developing my own artistic practice. Yet the fundamental reason I continue to pick up a camera remains much the same: a desire to explore, discover and share the places and moments that inspire me.
Beyond the Lens
Photography is a significant part of my life, but my connection with the outdoors goes far beyond the camera. I enjoy being outside simply for the experience of being there — exploring somewhere new, discovering wildlife, following a coastline or finding a quiet woodland path away from the crowds.
I have a particular love for the coast and the different ways of experiencing it. Coastal walks have become a regular part of my time outdoors, whether that means following a cliff path, exploring a hidden cove or simply spending time beside the water. I also enjoy stand-up paddleboarding and snorkelling, which allow me to experience the coast from a completely different perspective and get closer to the environment I spend so much time photographing.
Woodlands offer a very different kind of escape. I enjoy wandering through them at different times of the year, watching how the landscape changes with the seasons and discovering the smaller details that can easily be overlooked. There is something about being surrounded by trees, water and wildlife that encourages you to slow down and become more present.
I simply enjoy life most when I am exploring, whether that is walking through woodland, travelling along the coastline, getting into the water or simply discovering somewhere I have never been before. These experiences often become the starting point for my photography, but they do not always need to result in a photograph.
For me, spending time outdoors is about more than creating an image. It is about the sense of adventure, curiosity and freedom that comes from exploring the natural world. Photography is simply one way I choose to experience and share it.
The Work behind The Work
Photography is a significant part of my life, but my connection with the outdoors goes far beyond the camera. I enjoy being outside simply for the experience of being there — exploring somewhere new, discovering wildlife, following a coastline or finding a quiet woodland path away from the crowds.
I have a particular love for the coast and the different ways of experiencing it. Coastal walks have become a regular part of my time outdoors, whether that means following a cliff path, exploring a hidden cove or simply spending time beside the water. I also enjoy stand-up paddleboarding and snorkelling, which allow me to experience the coast from a completely different perspective and get closer to the environment I spend so much time photographing.
Woodlands offer a very different kind of escape. I enjoy wandering through them at different times of the year, watching how the landscape changes with the seasons and discovering the smaller details that can easily be overlooked. There is something about being surrounded by trees, water and wildlife that encourages you to slow down and become more present.
I simply enjoy life most when I am exploring, whether that is walking through woodland, travelling along the coastline, getting into the water or simply discovering somewhere I have never been before. These experiences often become the starting point for my photography, but they do not always need to result in a photograph.
For me, spending time outdoors is about more than creating an image. It is about the sense of adventure, curiosity and freedom that comes from exploring the natural world. Photography is simply one way I choose to experience and share it.
