In my photos I try to capture a spirit or a soul, a certain emotion that viewers can relate to. I prefer to concentrate on black and white as it has a timeless classical quality. For me the most important thing in photography is light. Light can convey so many different moods and emotions; everything from sorrow to joy. When composing photographs I often try to take them from unusual angles, to show the viewer an object, be it a building, a nude or an object from nature in a way that they may not have previously considered. Unlike many forms of art, which cannot be easily understood, I believe photography can provide the viewer with an almost instant understanding and gratification. I feel this to be the major appeal of my photographs. I prefer to concentrate on the aesthetic of the image, and not place so much emphasis on the conceptual. I’d rather the viewer make up their own mind, and take away from the photograph their own perceptions. Some of the photographers that have influenced my work include Imogen Cunningham, Edward Weston, Wynn Bullock and particularly Bill Brandt.

Many of my nudes show the human form, and its relationship to the patterns, shapes and textures of nature. For instance the texture and tone of the jagged rocks provide a stark contrast to the delicate nature of the model’s skin, to create strong compositions in photos like Peril and Forsaken. Contrast always adds an interesting level to photographs. Juxtaposing a model with a serious or sad expression with a table full of cards and bingo games, or a model dressed in a classic, conservative outfit in front of a neon graffiti-covered wall makes for an interesting shot. Colours, textures and themes can be selected to enhance and balance each other. Another vital element that adds to the distinctiveness of these photographs is the unusual perspective from which I tried to photograph the human form. This perspective provides the viewer with a distorted and sometimes, eerie view of the world.