British Winter

What pieces or projects have you been working on lately?
Recently, my work has focused mainly on editorial, portrait and brand projects on location, while also pushing myself more creatively with studio-based work this year. I’m drawn to the collaborative nature of lifestyle, portrait and brand projects, and the process of developing ideas together. Turning an idea into visuals that evoke feelings and tell a story is what I find most fulfilling.

This approach carries through to my personal travel and lifestyle work, which I mostly shoot on 35mm film. Shooting film encourages me to slow down and be more intentional. I aim to tell the story of a place or moment as I see it, focusing on fleeting, everyday moments and people that often go unnoticed, and highlighting beauty in the ordinary.

One personal project I’m currently working on, and hope to finish later this year, is my first photography zine. It will feature some of my favourite images from my time living in Australia, mainly taken on the Sunshine Coast, and reflect on how that period shaped both my work and who I am today.

What did you learn (or unlearn) while working on them?
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned recently is the importance of preparation, and that nothing good comes from forcing or rushing a project. Being adaptable and able to improvise when things don’t go to plan has become essential.

I’ve also found that the strongest images often come from relaxed environments where everyone feels they have an equal voice and creative freedom. Some of my favourite work has come from spontaneous shoots without a strict brief, allowing ideas to flow naturally. Creating this kind of space often leads to a more immersive experience and stronger results.

What words, ideas or emotions were going through your head?
The ideas that have been present revolve around collaboration, visual storytelling, and intention. I’m interested in creating images that convey emotion and emerge from shared processes, where ideas develop in an organic and honest way.

Were there any conversations, movies, music, or books that made their way into that work?
The collaboration with Selin came very naturally, as she is a close friend and we share a similar creative vision. There was no fixed concept. At the time, she had just launched her jewellery brand, MaviBlue, which showcases curated handmade artisan jewellery from her home country of Turkey.

We wanted to create images that reflected her free-spirited personality while offering insight into her story and vision, capturing themes of new beginnings, chasing dreams and embracing the natural ebbs and flows that led her to create MaviBlue.

What's been the most difficult thing you've faced recently in your creative process?
Creatively, the biggest challenge this month has been adapting to the slower pace of a cold, dark British winter. This time of year often affects my motivation, as grey weather and limited daylight impact my mood. As much of my work is lifestyle and location-based, adjusting to these conditions while staying creative has been challenging.

What is your favorite restaurant and what do you recommend we order?
Choosing a favourite restaurant is difficult, but there was a family-run Thai spot called Rawee Thai Street Food on the Sunshine Coast, where I lived before moving back to the UK. They made an incredible beef Massaman curry, clearly cooked with care. I could eat it several times a week and never get bored.

I’m also a self-confessed coffee snob, having worked in the industry for many years. One of my favourite cafés is John Kyle on the Sunshine Coast; the team is amazing, the coffee exceptional, and the chilli scrambled eggs are hard to beat.

If your life were a movie this month, what would it be called and who would write the soundtrack?
It would be called January Blues. The cold, dark winter months have hit hard this year. The soundtrack would be by Bon Iver, whose music feels slow, reflective and closely tied to this season.

Which studios, laboratories, or workshops have you collaborated with recently or would you like to collaborate with in the future?
Recently, I’ve been working with a US-based print lab called Collectors Concept, showcasing selected landscape work from my travels. For every print sold, they plant a piece of coral, which is an initiative I’m proud to be part of.

I’m also in talks with a UK-based print lab to showcase selected work from my travels across the UK, Australia and New Zealand alongside other photographers from around the world. In addition, I have an upcoming digital feature with a magazine sharing my work and creative journey, as well as a few project ideas planned at a new studio space called Toasthaus in my home city of Norwich. There’s a lot to look forward to this year.

Recommend one or more artists you follow who inspire you, and tell us what you like most about their work or their way of working.
There are many photographers and artists who inspire me, but recently I’ve been particularly drawn to Freddie Roach. His ability to make ordinary moments feel extraordinary through composition and colour is something I really admire, especially his recent work in Japan.

I’m also inspired by Josy Graye, a fashion and editorial photographer based in New York, whose work feels authentic and timeless. Jay Sprogell's mix of editorial portraits, collage and mixed media, along with his insight into the creative industry, is another influence. Lee Timms is also a big inspiration, particularly his lifestyle and brand work through P&Co, which has a nostalgic, timeless feel with soft, dreamy tones.

Other artists who continue to inspire me include Fin Matson, Ain Raadik, Sebastien J. Zanella and Rafael Moura, whose nostalgic storytelling across film and digital mediums strongly influences my work. I’m also inspired by Ahmad Aldabagh, Tania Buijtenhuijs, Juliana Schaller, Cat Gomes, Bubedabe and Maria Shumanovich. The list is endless, and I’m constantly inspired by the creative community.