About Me and my work

Taking photographs has always been way more than a job to me. I care about the work and I care about my clients. Every time the phone rings or an email drops into my inbox with an assignment the possibilities still excite me.

I’m based in Bournemouth on the south coast of England but I’ll travel anywhere my clients need me to go. I shoot editorial images as well as commercial pictures with a strong editorial style. Whilst I am probably best known for shooting portraits I am equally happy working on features and campaigns. A lot of my work involves portable lighting and quite often requires me to edit on-site.

When I entered the profession in 1986 things were very different – both technically and in the way that we did business. Since then I have kept up with (and occasionally been ahead of) changes in the industry. The way that I work has evolved as my practice has developed and my skills have improved. Of course it is still all about the pictures but the way we shoot, edit, distribute and archive jobs is constantly evolving. Having flexible workflows is now a cornerstone of what being a professional means.

My time divides nicely between editorial and commercial photography. I also work as a picture editor on large multi-photographer projects. The range of types of work that I am doing is both fascinating and rewarding. From time-to-time I do some teaching, both in universities and colleges and with individuals and small groups. I am a strong believer in the “pay it forward” concept. Lots of photographers and editors have helped me to develop in my career. In return I try to help those following behind.

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Updated 19 April 2025