About

Welcome to my world, captured through the lens. Urban and rural landscapes converge to reveal breathtaking beauty and everyday details often missed in the rush of daily life.

Graphic design is my formal qualification; however, photography has been a hobby that has captivated and inspired me throughout my travels.

My love for photography takes me across diverse terrains. I seek out moments celebrating nature's grandeur and the simplicity of cityscapes.

Images are in natural light, and besides a UV filter, I rarely use them, which is a choice, not a comparison. Each picture tells a story of space, light, and the boundless allure found within the panorama of our surroundings.

FAQs

Here are some of the questions I have been asked during my photographic journey by both friends and family.

I do not work on commission, and the products mentioned are ones that I personally use and love.

  • Photography was part of my university degree, and by year 3, I was working as a part-time freelance photographer. Although my parents were professional wedding photographers, I was drawn to landscapes and vistas, and for me - photography is, first and foremost, a hobby.

  • Camera models and lenses are personal and depend on your interests. Smartphones are hard to beat regarding mobility, ease of use, and storage; however, the creative features and wrestling with ISO, Aperture, and Speeds keep things interesting.

    Do some research to see what style of photography you like, what topics interest you, and who inspires you. Friends and family can be fantastic sources of information to help you start your journey.

    Consider joining a camera club and trying out different cameras and lenses.

  • My go-to lenses are a UV filter and a Canon 55-250mm. I have only three to four lenses, as my shots are primarily landscapes, and I rarely ‘sit and wait’ for a shot.

    Another hobby of mine is attending airshows and watching and asking other photographers what lenses they use and why is a great way to gain new insights. This has raised my interest in considering a Canon 100-400mm, which sounds like a lot of fun.

  • I use a smartphone, instant camera and DSLR. I originally started with an SLR, then a DSLR; however, smartphone cameras are excellent fornience speed and conve.

    That said, smartphones still can't do night photography or set up a DSLR with remote connections and varying apertures, ISOs, and speeds.

  • One always comes to mind.

    It was an early spring day in Scotland. I had worked there for over a year, and my last weekend was spent in Edinburgh. The weather had been dreich all week.

    The night before leaving, I told myself I would visit the Forth Rail Bridge as a farewell adventure if the weather were better.

    The Forth Rail Bridge has always been a favourite in aesthetics, sentiment and engineering achievement.

    The next day was cloudless, and I not only crossed the bridge but also walked from North Queensferry to South Queensferry via the road bridge. What should have taken 2-3 hours took me 7 hours, as I kept stopping to take pictures.

    • One camera battery died.

    • Another went below 20%

    • My smartphone battery died.

    • My feet ached, but what a day. Red Letter Day.

Get in touch.

If you have any queries or want to ask about photography, email me.