Photography has been a passion of mine for a lifetime; from being a child, recording family gatherings with my first 126 Instamatic, through two decades of capturing beautiful landscapes, to more recently working on film shoots, stage dramas and live music events. I am motivated vy wanting to preserve special moments forever, and this helps me engage with my subjects; be they people, the natural world, or man-made things of beauty or interest. I therefore came happily to making the transition from enthusiastic part-time freelancer to full-time professional in 2008.

I studied photography in the 1980s as part of a Creative Arts degree at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU Cheshire), and since graduating, am seldom to be seen without one camera or another to record travels, social gatherings and public events. In the mid 1990s I became involved in the flourishing music scene in Manchester, and started photographing the gigs I was attending. This led to commissions from bands and singers to document their performances and provide promotional images.

My shooting subject interests are broad-ranging. Preferring location-based work to studio, I have a fondness for landscapes, the natural world, still life and architecture. I also have extensive experiences of event coverage, primarliy in the areas of live music and drama; being frequently engaged to document concerts, plays, and film and television productions.

My approach to event photography is one of relaxed informality. I aim to capture the essence of an event via a candid documentary style. I have a respectful and non-intrusive method of shooting, and prefer using available light to electronic flash, which results in what I hope are more natural-looking and atmospheric photos.

Having a life-long interest in architectural history, I am especially happy photographing houses and other buildings. Whether you need pictures taken for a business event or brochure, or perhaps want photographs of your home, (if you are selling it, or are moving and would like to preserve the memories of a place which has given you pleasure over the years). Whatever the reason, I can provide you with a set of shots of the interior, exterior and garden, if applicable.