I have always been a sentimental person, wanting to experience life at a deeper level than most. Naturally, I was drawn to the arts - especially photography. I can capture something permanently by using a camera?! Great!

So begins my early teens of capturing friends on weekends, bands and parties. I was lucky enough to be a photographers assistant, shooting theatre productions, The World Streetdance Championships in Glasgow, corporate parties at Syon Park in Twickenham, and The Guardian Christmas Party in London to name a few. These experiences led me to studying my Photography Degree at The Arts University Bournemouth, during which I spent a lot of time in a darkroom I made under the stairs in my student house. I graduated in 2014.

With over 15 years experience in Photography and 9 years in the Pet Industry, my photographic work largely involves animals. However, my background has always been creative