B I O
ABOUT
Documentary soul. Editorial eye. Artistic instinct.
"I enjoy dancing a line between informality and creativity, fusing a natural documentary style with fresh innovation.
Visionaire Photography
After a stint at art college, I began my first full-time role shooting mostly archaeological bric-a-brac — from Neolithic flints and Roman pots to lots of old bones!
As time passed, I began shooting more fashion and commercial work for advertising agencies and magazines. The work was wonderfully diverse, ranging from cars and food to room sets and products.
My work was published in Cosmo, The Times, The Guardian and numerous other magazines, with imagery also used by Nikon Cameras and Meridian ITV Television.
Along the way, I also photographed well-known figures from sport, television and entertainment, including England goalkeeper Peter Shilton, former world boxing champion John Conteh, comedian and actor Greg Davies, and broadcaster Vanessa Feltz.
In 1989, I immersed myself headlong into wedding photography with Visionaire, while developing a style that I wanted to feel was genuinely creative and refreshing.
I don't tend to categorise my work. Many photographers feel it necessary to describe themselves as documentary, fine art, editorial, light and airy, dark and moody, alternative or traditional.
I use elements of all of them. For me, style is whatever the moment needs to elevate the image, combined with a healthy dose of humour and imagination.
I look for the moments, the unexpected light, the movement, the emotion and the beautifully imperfect details that make your wedding uniquely yours.
The result is a collection of photographs with mood, character and a sense of place — images that are elegant without being conventional, sophisticated without feeling staged, and creative without losing the emotion of the moment.
If you're looking for conventional wedding photography, there are plenty of photographers
who will give you exactly that.
But if you want something more personal, expressive and unexpected,
I'd love to hear about your plans!
About visionaire photography
Outside photography, I have always been drawn to the visual and beautifully made.
Art, architecture, interiors and good design are constant interests, along with books, fountain pens, mechanical watches and unusual objects with a little history or character.
I have a particular appreciation for good food and wine, and I am always interested in places with atmosphere — whether that is a small restaurant, a historic house, a gallery or somewhere discovered almost by accident.
Much of my inspiration still comes from outside wedding photography: fashion, film, painting, architecture and the way light changes a space.
I am very fortunate to be supported by my partner Lauren, who has patiently listened to more conversations about photography, art and design than anyone reasonably should, and by my daughter, who remains one of my most
useful and perceptive critics.
Beyond the Camera