In The Beginning

My photographic journey began when, aged sixteen, I found my grandfather’s old camera lying in a desk drawer (that’s him and the camera above). I’d always been artistic and was captivated by the camera immediately. A few years, and many rolls of film later, off to art college I went to do a degree in photography. On graduating I began to have some success and build my career, highlights from that time included exhibiting at Somerset House and photographing Boris!

During this time I also taught an A-level in photography. It’s always been the uniquely photographic elements of the medium that have attracted me to photography, those of capturing movement, energy, and emotion in a fleeting moment. At heart I’ve always been a documentary photographer, and hence why I think wedding photography is such a good fit. I shot my very first wedding in 2004 and haven’t looked back since.

Due in no small part to my grandfather’s keen interest in photography, we’re luck enough as a family to have lots of amazing family photos and albums. They form an intriguing family history and definitely influence my wedding photography, as I think about how future generations will view my pictures.

What’s it like to have me as your photographer?

Well you certainly won’t see me shouting instructions at your family and friends as we stage lots of group photos! You might not even notice me at all. But if you do, you’ll probably see me moving quietly through the wedding, anticipating the action and capturing authentic images of the day. My friendly, calm and discreet approach gives couples the opportunity to really enjoy their special day the way it’s meant to be.

One of the most inspirational film I’ve seen recently, and one which gives a really good insight into the workings of a documentary photographer, is this film about presidential photographer Pete Souza.