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The House That Love Lost, or The Birdhouse, is one of my most iconic images. It’s an image that seems to speak volumes without saying a word, but whilst the photograph needs no explanation there is a beautifully sad story behind the house itself that I’d like to share. It was bought in the 1980’s by...
First published in The Photographer’s Mail, February 2014 I love a good road trip, it’s part of who I am. I put it down to growing up in Australia where every holiday began with at least an 8 hour drive. Squashed in our Ford Falcon Stationwagon for what seemed like days, watching the world come...
First published in The Photographer’s Mail, December 2013 When I first started making the move to Hollywood, people would often ask me if it was a good idea, wouldn’t I be competing against all the other photographers in town? My initial thought was yes, but after weighing up all the information I figured that in...
First published in The Photographer’s Mail, October 2013 Starting up afresh in a new country was never going to be easy. I knew that from the outset but I also was prepared to take my time and not expect anything amazing to happen straight away. Before moving to Los Angeles in December 2012 I had...
First published in The Photographer’s Mail, July 2013 Moving to another country is never an easy task, there’s so many things to take in to consideration, and deciding what to take is one of the more important ones. Clothing and personal items aside, choosing which of my gear and hardware to pack when moving to...
First published in The Photographer’s Mail, May 2013 I’d never had a huge love of the United States but after a short trip to New York to visit a friend a few years ago I really fell in love with the place. It’s just like in the movies, unnervingly so! Americans are loud people, it’s...
Ok, so I have to admit I’m growing older. Finally. It’s been coming for a while now but it’s the last few signs that really put it in perspective for me. Here’s a list of things that tell me I’m older: Started putting my seat-belt on AFTER I’ve started driving Developed a taste for black...
Never have I felt such an attraction to a place that I fear so much.
I love travelling by train. The view shuttering past is the ultimate single take dolly shot, better than any movie. Real and gritty.