Photography has been a consistent presence in my life since my late teens, and I now consider myself an enthusiastic and experienced hobbyist. To progress further, my plan is to deepen my understanding of photography as a means of expression and learn how to create imagery that reflects that understanding.
Although photography was a hobby during university—I was a busy user of the Photographic Society’s darkroom, and even contemplated switching degree—it did not become a major part of my life until the advent of the digital age and social media. In particular, it was underwater photography that immersed me. Hoping to inspire my wife to join me in scuba diving, I shared images from my own dives, but she remained unconvinced. Nevertheless, my passion grew, leading to some competition success and a 5-year stint as Secretary of the British Society of Underwater Photographers (BSoUP). It was the combination of exploration, technology, knowledge-sharing, and image-making that drew me in deeply. Moreover, the recognition my pictures received from non-diving friends demonstrated to me photography’s power to advocate for environmental awareness.
In the past two to three years, I have transitioned from underwater photography to exploring a wider range of subjects, particularly in travel and urban landscape photography (though I prefer not to avoid pigeonholes). My photography is my diary, showing the world as I see it through my own eyes, exploring themes of cultural diversity, urban life, and mental well-being.
Outside photography, I enjoy travel, food and wine, skiing, and walking—all of which provide their own photographic opportunities.
EQUIPMENT
It is often said that equipment is irrelevant, and that "the best camera is the one in your hands". But, for what it's worth: my main camera is a Sony a7iii with a Zeiss Batis lens (mostly the 40mm, but also the 25mm and 85mm); and my iPhone 16 Pro is always with me for when the larger camera is inappropriate or unavailable.