The Artist

Growing up in an average industrial town in the North West of England and attending an average comprehensive school, there was little encouragement to follow an artistic career. My love of photography started at an early age; I remember saving my pocket money to buy my first camera (Kodak 110) when I was seven. Unfortunately school system and the need to get an education to pursue “real work” soon overcame this.

Having achieved my education, I left school to work in banking and later moved into computing. A move to London for myself and young family then followed, in order to pursue a “corporate career”. Some years later in 2001 I found myself nervously buying a 35mm SLR from a work colleague; my passion was reborn.

I enthusiastically devoured all the photographic information I could lay my hand on and my work gradually started to improve. In 2003 I had my first image published in the photographic press and I became completely hooked. I started to research ways of earning an income from photography, joining a number of photo libraries in the process, which has allowed me to upgrade my equipment.

Now living in Saddleworth on the West Yorkshire/Lancashire boarder, I find myself inspired by the rugged landscape and the industrial scenery of nearby Manchester. I still shoot some stock but my passion has taken me in the direction of Fine Art Photography. As with many Landscape photographers I am inspired by the works of masters such as Ansel Adams and Joe Cornish. I also however draw inspiration from lesser known name such as Mitch Dobrowner, Denis Oliver and Michal Karcz.

I take pride and great pleasure in producing my work and hope that you enjoy reviewing the imagery.