I bought my first DSLR camera at 18 years old, with the money I’d been gifted for my milestone birthday. I lugged that heavy thing around everywhere with me, trying my best to understand how to operate it by using manual settings to capture everyone and everything around me. It was only a couple of years after this that I became a smartphone owner, and like most, used this more and more frequently to take photos purely because it was convenient. My beloved camera became neglected, and I eventually sold it.

Over a decade later, I decided that I wanted to experience a DSLR camera again. I missed the crispness and control that my smartphone camera just wasn’t giving me. I’ve since delved further than ever into understanding my camera and photography, and I’m still continuing to learn. I’ve even gone as far as joining a local photography club, experimenting with film, and entering competitions to push myself further. This has given me the motivation and confidence to pursue my passion as a career, bringing me to where I am today.

I love to capture the world as I see it - raw and beautiful. I feel privileged to be able to photograph people (particularly in places that are significant to them), to gain an insight into their lives and relationships, and to share their stories through meaningful imagery.