Bio

The interaction of light and shadow has always intrigued me. Illuminated only by a subtle change in the light, it is fascinating how that which is so ordinary can be transformed into an object of breathtaking beauty, even for a fleeting moment.

It is the landscape, either natural or manmade, that continues to fascinate me-the light, textures, shapes, tones and lines, edges, movement and patterns. Photography allows me a very personal means of expression that reaches beyond my conscious thoughts and reveals to others what I may not have words for.

Many years after receiving my first camera, I was inspired by photographs of Edward Weston’s luminous shells, Ansel Adams’ mountainous landscapes and Eugene Atget’s century old plates of Paris street scenes, to work exclusively with black and white film.

Often I am asked why I work with film. The answer to this is complex and my response may depend on the weather!

But simply, it is a conscious choice.

Opening a new box of sheet film is like receiving a wonderful gift. The moment if full of anticipation.

The sequence of steps repeated with careful consideration and attention to detail becomes second nature. Every movement is important. The cycle cannot be interrupted. This is true for each part of the process. It is why I work with materials that challenge me.

Each moment holds the possibility of what my photograph might become. It is this elusive mystery that is so compelling.