I photograph people in a way that lets them recognise themselves.

Manchester portrait photographer for creatives, business owners & actors

About

A man with glasses and a beard, wearing a dark jacket, is looking at a camera he is holding in his hands.

Writing an “about” always feels a bit awkward. Like talking about yourself in a lift with someone you’ve just met. So I’ll keep it simple.

I’ve been a photographer for over 15 years, with a background in the film industry and a long-standing curiosity about people. Before all that, I spent a lot of time travelling, picking up stories, half-decent tan lines, and the kind of perspective you only get from being a bit lost now and then. Somewhere along the way, photography became the thing that stuck.

What I’m drawn to isn’t perfection. It’s the small, human details. The way someone settles once the pressure drops. The quirks, the pauses, the expressions that happen in between thinking about how you look. That’s what I’m paying attention to when I shoot. I work calmly, give gentle direction when it helps, and I’ll never leave you wondering what to do with your hands. Awkward silence isn’t part of the process.

A few years ago I was diagnosed with ADHD, which, honestly, explained a lot. It doesn’t define me, but it’s shaped how I work. I notice patterns, shifts in energy, the moment someone starts to feel more at ease. It’s made me better at reading a room and meeting people where they are.

I love early mornings. That quiet before everything starts shouting for your attention. Good light, a coffee, and the sense that something decent might happen. That’s usually when the best work begins.