It all started when…

Apparently from my first year on earth, I was obsessed with dancing in front of the TV to Top of the Pops. Dance was my first love with theatre a very close second. So in spite of excelling to academic subjects at school, I then went on to complete a degree and a ten year career in dance.

I’ve always been obsessed with stories. Firstly through theatre - the bodies on stage and the immediacy of the emotion. As a dancer and choreographer, the architecture of the body the set and lighting, how we inhabit space and who’s gazing at the subject. It’s easy to see why I feel into photography. In my 20s my love for photography was awakened while exploring the vast American vistas as I drove with my fiancée across Route 66. I married that filmmaker and am rediscovering the power of myth in our modern lives.

WHY I HAVE TO DO THIS WORK

There is a mantra from the Artist’s way that I whisper to myself before every shoot. I heal myself and others through my creativity. This is the heart of my work.

Storytelling is powerful. As humans, we are designed as storytelling machines. I’m discovering the power of giving voice to those underrepresented voices that need to be heard and in an era of rapidly advancing technology and AI, I feel called to the analogue and find ways to return to community, empathy and deep connection.

I want to tell stories that connect with the human soul and psyche. This visual storytelling - a paradox as our stories are written on our very cells, our skin, our complexion - our bodies becoming a voice maybe even louder than our words, reclaiming our truth and bringing new wisdom to a world in crisis.

So what can you expect from me?

Lots of creativity and colour! My love for photography and aesthetic eye comes from my deep belief of beauty in the everyday and I adore following the rhythms of nature and what each season offers me as an artist. I love empowering confidence in my photo sessions and making my clients feel completely at ease in front of the camera. Most testimonials are about how surprised clients are that I can weave this magic ✨

I shoot on a Leica SL2, use mostly natural lighting unless a flash or constant light source can add to the narrative or creativity of the subject. I often bring my 35mm or 120mm cameras with me too as a special keepsake of our sessions together.

A bit more about me

I live in a leafy suburb of South East London with my Director of Photography husband John and my two gorgeous boys. I grew up in Northern Ireland (where my gift of the gab comes from!) and although I miss the vibrant green fields and beaches, I love being in a great city full of so much culture and energy. I’m a keen DIY-er, rollerskater and Ennegram 4. My favourite TV show is Mad Men and I’m a bit of a deep thinker - you’ll find me reading about philosophy, psychology and neuroscience when I’m not meandering through art galleries. Or on a nice country walk🌳

And finally…

Well done for reading this far. If you’re just perusing and and know you’ll need photos at a later date, why not keep in touch via Instagram or Linked In. If you’re eager to know more about the client experience then instead of blowing my own trumpet, you can hear kind words from my amazing clients here.

Thanks for stopping by! It’s a pleasure to meet you. I can’t wait for us to collaborate.

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