Commissioning architectural photography involves capturing a three dimensional design into two dimensions. This process offers up many creative opportunities. Particularly with the power of composition, light, colour and form.

I use a specific camera (Arca Swiss F Metric) which helps me control the rise and fall of the composition. I can also use side shifts which help me create sculptural forms.

These delicate movements on camera allows me to correct perspective and seek out the perfect frame. It could be compared to setting a stage and then waiting for the light, or perhaps some people to walk through the image. It is a very dynamic and exciting process.

This is what keeps me searching, forever seeking a new perspective. I never leave a project until I am satisfied that I have created a collection of images suitable for publication.

My process helps architects and interiors designers gain recognition. I have been published widely and have helped my clients raise their profiles with winning award entries.

I particularly enjoy shooting contemporary houses. Working with interior designers & architects to supply magazines with a feature. Finding that balance between architectural photography and interiors photography, I can create formal compositions and supply beautiful macro details which often are the most appreciated images.

I am an expert in shooting museums, art galleries & theatres. For example my work photographing the Sam Wanamaker Theatre at the Shakespeare’s Globe, all under candlelight which was wonderful. Zaha Hadid’s Wilton Gallery at the Science Museum, another highlight. Recently I have photographed the David Zwirner gallery in Mayfair.

Within interior photography I have been documenting the workplace for two decades. Like retail photography, a fast paced sector. I am often showing how the workplace is getting much closer to hospitality and residential design. I have helped my clients win in different categories of the BCO awards.

Photographing schools poses unique challenges. I find myself working around their daily schedules, trying to catch the light and activities as I work through the day. Understanding the logistics and timings is key. I have even photographed nurseries with children we hired in to be models.

Within universities, I photographed student accommodation for Kings College, Cambridge by Allies & Morrison, designed to passivhaus standards. Including video footage for RIBA award entry.

Working within conservation, I am a principle photographer for the Historic Royal Palaces and have accepted commissions from the National Trust. I am trusted to photograph Royal palaces and buildings of national heritage. Often working around priceless furniture & paintings. I do enjoy history and have found myself photographing rarely seen interiors or objects which has been a privilege. I have completed several books on Hampton Court Palace & the Tower of London working with HRP.

I started my career shooting on film, 5x4 transparency. I still use a large format camera with a digital back. The compositional control of a monorail camera is unmatched. I really enjoy shooting on medium format digital with it’s 16 bit colour. The images are beautifully natural with smooth tones from highlights to shadows.

I have years of experience working with interior designers helping them create a body of work, raising their profiles. Creating photographs which are perfect for editorial use.

I try to convey what it feels like to be within the interior. Capturing the lifestyle, materials, fabrics, textiles, wallpaper & accessories within the image.

My use of lighting is often quite subtle, I try not to overlight an interior. I am just as interested in the shadows as the highlights. This helps create that sense of being in the space, experiencing the sensations of that interior through the lens.

I particularly enjoy photographing kitchens and bathrooms, often including flower arrangements, artwork and pets to complete a set of images suitable for publication.

My images have been widely published by interior magazines worldwide.

I have a way of shooting corporate photography which makes it seem like it isn’t so corporate. I seek out authenticity. A good example is the work I did for Jaguar with their new design studio.

After shooting an annual report for the Man Group I was told that the images reflected their brand values. This is what I aim to do.

I have to tune in quickly to the enviroment around me and also put people at ease. My clients include financial institutions and energy companies. I work internationally, often in a team managing the logistics of more complicated shoots.

An interesting shoot recently was for the American developer ‘Tishman Speyer’. I travelled around the globe taking a mixture of architectural, interiors and portraits on location at each of their developments. Saving them the extra cost of hiring different photographers for each specialism.

Since 2014 I have worked on a personal project to develop my professional dance photography in the studio with lighting.

I’ve collaborated with many amazing dancers, mainly from Rambert, Ballet Black and Studio Wayne McGregor.

I have also photographed rehearsals in theatres for production and dance companies such as Richard Alston and Inala.

I’ve learnt to anticipate the movement of performers to capture their energy, creativity and technique with perfect timing. I use the Leica S medium format system and Profoto lighting to freeze motion at 1/1000th of a second.

Using film is now fundamental for the communication of architecture and design. It offers possibilities to show more depth and authenticity while communicating a project.

It is proven that film helps build up audiences on social media and also helps retain existing clients and encourage new ones to commission.

I use electronic sliders, gimbals and drones to create footage which is very versatile. It can be edited for so many different purposes.

Shooting in portrait mode for social media accounts is very popular. I work in super high resolution so I can have flexibility in the editing room.

Regarding sound, I have wireless microphones for recording interviews. It has been very enjoyable to develop my skills to provide a service suitable for the web and social media.

I’m like a mini production without the extra expenses of hiring a production company.