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This website showcases intimate landscapes and portraits of nature from around my home in north Dorset, created using photography, cyanotype and natural print making techniques. As a naturalist and environmentalist, working locally, ethically and sustainably underpins my artistic practice. My work has a minimal carbon and ecological footprint, and I take care not to disturb the natural behaviours or environments of the the plants and wildlife that feature in my work.

“The welfare of the subject is more important than the photograph“
Royal Photographic Society

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Bluebell Woods

04/05/2022

I haven’t written anything for a long time so I thought I would write a quick ost about photographing the spring woods with intentional camera movement (ICM) and multiple expoures. I’m probably sharing this post a little late i the season, but hopefully’ll see another week of bluebells in the woods and hopefully any tips … More Bluebell Woods

Ethereal nature photography

09/07/2020

I’m frequently asked how I produce my ethereal botanical and nature photography, so I thought I would do my best to explain some of my process and why I am drawn to shoot in this style. I’m a self-taught photographer so please forgive me if I can’t find the right vocabulary at times in this … More Ethereal nature photography

Cameraless creativity.

11/05/2020

The lockdown has meant spending a lot more time at home and as the sun has been shining I’ve spent the last few weeks experimenting more with wet cyanotype, lumens and anthotypes. So I thought I’d share some of the work I’ve created and a little bit about how each image is made. The chemicals … More Cameraless creativity.