I first became interested in photography in about 1980, when Father Christmas brought me a Praktica SuperTL1000 35mm SLR. I can't remember what I used to take pictures of, but most of them probably featured the family cat sleeping.

A few years ago, having had a roll of film ruined by a high street processing lab, I decided to start processing my own films. This boosted my interest in photography because I was able to see the results the same day, rather than having to wait for someone else to process my films. I soon moved from 35mm on to a medium-format cameras, including a Chinese toy camera, and, eventually, digital.

I resisted the transition to digital photography for as long as I could. The difference betweeen film and digital was akin to the difference between painting with oils and sketching in pencil. To me, film was honest.

I now shoot predominantly in digital. It's fast, reliable, and I get immediate feedback. It's also difficult to find high quality and reliable film SLRs. However, although digital photography is seen by many as "disposable", to me it's just as important to make each shot count as it was with film.

Photography is more than taking the photo. It's about capturing the moment, often a moment that those in the photo don't get to see until it's passed. For me portrait, or people photography isn't about photographing them in a plain white room with sterile studio lighting. It's about being with people, be it at their wedding, a birthday party, or even a family trip to a park. Candid and unstaged photos make the memory.

If you'd like more information about me, my photography, and the services I can provide, please get in touch. I'd love to chat to you, with no obligation or pressure.