The foundation Years
Studied Photography at the Somerset College of Art, Bournemouth College of Art and then Assistant to various London Photographers
1979 - 1985
Studied Photography at the Somerset College of Art, Bournemouth College of Art and then Assistant to various London Photographers
1985-1989
Industrial and Comercial photographer working in association with several companies in Bath, UK
1989 - 1996
Opened own studio in Bath, UK. Main clients in the Editorial market (Future Publishing), Local and National Tourism (Wookey Hole Caves, Fleet Air Arm, Sealife Centres) and Advertsing/Design Agencies
Member of the Association of Photographers
1996 - 2010
Moved to Johannesburg, South Africa. Opened Food/Packaging/Advertising photography studio. Client list included : TBWA, SMLB, Grey, Nestle SA, First Foods, Tiger Brands, Enterprise, McDonalds, Debonairs, Wimpy, Seemans, JWT, Heinz SA, Syndicate, Saatchi, Citigate etc.
2010-2019
Return to the UK and home to Somerset. Stepped down from direct photography involvement and running business to work for Sony (UK) in camera retail sales. Moved to Samsung (UK) to manage the SW region for TV & Audio products including product and sales training of store staff.
Awarded Level 3 City & Guilds in Education and Training
2019-present
Increased involvment with Training for "Focus on Photography" group. Local commercial and social photography including planning photography for events such as the Priddy Folk Festival. Workshops and lessons planned for 2020. Re-kindled working relationship with Wookey Hole Caves.
Member of the Royal Photograhic Society