(My photography has changed a lot over the years since I started back  in 1986 with a Canon  35mm camera that was given to me by my father.  At the time I was working in a picture framing shop in Bury St Edmunds that belonged to one of the inspirations of my life, a gorgeous man called John Luddington. He was a true artist, never considered money in his business, just wanted to create wonderful art and beautiful artistic frames. He was a local legend and people travelled from all over England to come to his shop and get his advice. He was the one who began the long explanation to me of apertures and shutter speeds! I still have some of the original  prints I took with him. He was very patient and eventually the penny dropped. It was very nerve wracking waiting for the negatives to be developed. What a tense wait. I did my first wedding then, starting with a friend called Ruth.   I saw those photographs the other day again, and they weren't bad for a first effort! If the wedding was shot on a  or Saturday or Sunday I would have to wait until Wednesday before I could see the results. I still use film  some times, and I still love the excitement it creates.

I use Canon 5D11 camera these days, although I still I still have my trusty film camera. A computer has replaced the darkrooms and labs and an excellent local company now handles all of my printing. I love digital photography, which is something I never thought would happen. The possibilities are infinite, endles and creative and I love every minute I spend in Photoshop with all the actions and textures that are at my disposal to turn a photograph into something else.  It wasn’t that I didn’t think digital was any good before I changed, it was because I was just happy with film. The results I now get are nothing short of superb! On the odd occasion when I pick up my film camera I have to remember how it works.

I am passionate about wedding photography and I put my heart and soul into every wedding I do. In my wedding business today, I make sure I contact my clients regularly up to the big day to ensure that their experience is an enjoyable one and that their individual requirements are met. I aim to provide a relaxed and fun wedding photography service, leaving them with an elegant  and stylish record of their special day. I combine a mixture of reportage, traditional and contemporary with a strong artistic slant.)