Born and raised in Northern Ireland I’m currently based in London.  I started my photographic journey in the modest school darkroom a world away from the African plains where much of my time is now spent.  I was first inspired by my father and uncle who always had a camera in hand. As I grew up I decided my preference was to be on the other side of the camera, pressing the shutter and not performing the role of reluctant subject.

My work is predominantly expressed in monochrome and I am often asked why.  In black and white I find it more creative once you strip out colour, there is an immediate degree of abstraction revealing a different view to how we see the world.  I believe this leads to classic and timeless images in keeping with the majesty and integrity of my subjects.

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The reason to why I photograph mostly wildlife, is an empathy I feel for these subjects and also my broader concern for wildlife conservation.  I believe you can only be good at something if you have a passion and motivation for what you are doing.  Photographing wildlife is so rewarding and gives me so much in return, I am grateful for every moment I am out there.  

In today’s world, wildlife must compete with us and also struggle with the negative impacts we have on their environment.  I confess, for too long I didn’t do enough.  However, in recent times I’ve a made conscious effort to do more.  I now support various conservation causes and try to do my part in saving wildlife from further decline.