It started at school, more by accident than design.
I entered a portrait-orientation photograph of a beach in Nefyn into a competition themed “Landscape”. Somehow, it won. The next year, I set up at Manchester Airport, opened the shutter for twelve minutes, and captured five aircraft disappearing into the night sky. The theme was “Movement”. That one did alright too. I’ve been finding excuses to take photos ever since.
Since then I’ve dragged a very heavy camera bag across the Peak District, the Lakes, North Wales and Scotland, and further afield to Costa Rica and the Austrian Alps. Wherever I go, the camera comes too. Some shots are meticulously planned — forecast checked, location scouted, alarm set for an ungodly hour. Others happen because the light was doing something extraordinary and I happened to be ready.
What I love most is the night sky — the stillness, the patience it demands, the way the world gets out of the way.
Landscapes are my main subject, but what I love most is the night sky — the stillness, the patience it demands, the way the world gets out of the way. There’s a version of me that’s perfectly relaxed, sitting quietly, watching the light change. And then there’s the version sprinting across a hillside chasing the last minute of golden hour. Both feel essential.
By day I’m a mechanical engineer, which probably explains the twelve-minute exposures, the meticulous kit, and the inability to just point and shoot. I like to sit and observe before I lift the camera. I shoot better alone, somewhere away from people, somewhere the quiet is loud.
I shoot better alone, somewhere away from people, somewhere the quiet is loud.
If you find yourself thinking “how did they take that?” or “what time did they have to get up?” — good. That’s the point.
If you’d like to chat about the work, a commission, or just compare notes on a location, drop me an email. I’m always up for a conversation.
About My Prints
Every print I sell is made to the same standard I would hang on my own wall.
Fine art paper prints are made on Hahnemühle Photo Rag, a heavyweight 100% cotton paper with a smooth matte surface. “Fine art paper” is not just a phrase: cotton rag is acid-free and lignin-free, so unlike ordinary photo paper it will not yellow or turn brittle as it ages. Everything is printed with pigment inks rather than dye inks, which hold their colour far better against light and humidity.
If you would rather not frame anything yourself, canvas prints arrive stretched on a wooden frame ready to hang, and framed prints come mounted behind HD acrylic glazing with a choice of five frame colours and four mount colours. Metal prints are printed into aluminium, which suits a kitchen or a bathroom where paper would not last.
Nothing sits in stock — every print is made to order once you buy it. UK delivery is a flat £5. There is more detail in the print FAQ and the size guide, and if you are unsure what will work on your wall, just email me.