I moved back to the UK and to the Bristol area after many years living in different corners of the world. I spent a good chunk of my twenties and thirties overseas. Working and travelling and photographing life.

A few years before deciding to return to the UK, my son was born, and suddenly everything revolved around nap times and snack times. Life shifted, and I soon noticed how quickly everything changes with children. Seeing just how fast those early years move made being nearer to family feel important, and ultimately prompted the move home.

I’ve always gravitated towards creative things. As a child it was painting, sketching, making things, and collecting far too many pencils and sketchbooks, and then later studying visual communication, and from there, photography.

I started with film cameras and darkrooms. Nothing was instant. No checking the back of the camera. No quick fixes. You had to slow down, really look, and trust your judgement. I still carry that with me. I notice the light and wait for the right moment. I’m drawn to images that feel honest, calm and thoughtfully made.

When I’m not behind the camera, it’s yoga to reset, travel for perspective, coffee to savour, cats for company, family to come home to, films to unwind, good food to share, watching things grow in my garden, anything herbal, and sunlight to brighten everything!