About Me...
I am currently living in Suffolk, England. It is not too far from the coast and I love the country side and the beauty that it brings throughout the changing seasons.
My primary job is a Financial Advisor which I love, but use photography as a way to relax, unwind and release my creativity.
I've always loved taking pictures, and I am always the one in the family being moaned at for taking too many pictures. But you can never have too many memories right? Even whilst taking photos with my smartphone I have always had a passion for capturing things in my own style and editing them to my own taste. With my family and friends constantly telling me that I do take a good photo and with a passion to learn more and to improve further I took the plunge and invested in some decent gear. Thats not to say that I will stop using my iPhone 15 Pro as if I am out and about as this can also yield some beautiful images.
I enjoy photographing a wide variety of subjects. from landscapes and people to pets and cars. I am constantly learning new techniques and ways to create and with so much to learn its going to keep me happy for many years to come, and who knows where it will take me.
With my journey continuing I relish the opportunity, and challenges that lay ahead. I am constantly learning new things and ways to create them.
I will always be looking for that next image which is always just around the next corner...
My Gear...
After starting off my humble journey with 2 Fujifilm APS-C cameras I then wanted a full frame camera with much better auto-focus capabilities. I chose the Sony A7iii and because I now know the importance of having high quality glass I invested in the Sigma 24-70 f2.8. Shortly after getting used to the camera and absolutely loving it I now also have the Samyang 85mm f1.4. This was a no brainer due to me being a big portrait fan!
In time I will be adding a quality wide angle zoom, probably a Sigma 16-28 f2.8 plus the holy grail of all lenses a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 sports lens! Maybe further down the line a super telephoto like the Sigma 150-600 f5-6.3 as I really want that extra reach for capturing some motorsport and wildlife too.
Being a portrait fan I also invested in the Godox TT-350s plus Godox X-Pro transmitter. This is still a massive challenge learning the art of flash photography. Other bits and bobs include an L-Plate, eyepiece extension are nice little additions which make shooting so much more comfortable plus a magnetic CPL for each lens as I now know how essential it is to cut through those selections! Also a range of magnetic ND filters to allow me to experiment with long exposures and different lighting conditions. I still have my DJI Mavic Mini drone which is still a lovely addition, and love the creativity this brings, although now really wanting something that has more range and can take RAW images! Some things just have to wait though right!!
Future plans...?
As I am still learning new techniques all the time I would love to branch into automotive photography so this definitely on the list for 2025... I always love progressing my knowledge, learning new techniques and squeezing every single bit of creativity out with what I have got!!