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 Can you provide an overview of your artistic background and journey?

I became interested in the chemistry of photography at school and developed my own films and prints.

 

 What mediums do you primarily work with, and why did you choose them?

I did my art A level in film photography as an adult, but have since moved to digital imaging. They are not the same, but both offer variations in artistic expression.

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 How would you describe your artistic style or approach?

It’s partly reportage, and partly cinema verite, trying to capture the ephemeral instantaneous moment.

 

 Could you walk me through the conceptual process behind some of your notable works?

Just being in the moment – something I’m not generally good at, so photography allows a freedom of expression I miss elsewhere in life.

 What themes or subjects inspire you the most?

People, in all their variety and activity

 

 Can you explain the techniques or methods you use to create your art?

Digital photography mostly using natural light and/or post-processing.

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 Do any specific art movements, artists, or historical periods influence your work?

Brandt.

 

 How do you ensure that your artistic vision and style remain consistent across different projects?

I don’t. My vision and style flex depending on the subject and required outcome. Sometimes you have to deliver what the client expects.

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 Can you talk about any challenges you've faced during your artistic career and how you overcame them?

I’m an ‘objective’ scientist. Art offers a freedom of expression which is free from arbitrary values of right.

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 What is your favourite piece in your portfolio, and what makes it special to you?

Yes. A particular portrait during a gig which perfectly captured the event with the lighting of the moment.

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 How do you approach collaboration or working on commissioned projects?

It’s critical to meet the expectations of the client but also go beyond them and their ‘artistic vision’ and delight them, if possible.

 

 Do you have any particular goals or aspirations for your artistic career?

Time to do more.

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 What feedback or reactions have you received from viewers or clients in the past?

Generally positive, with items published on websites and in magazines.

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 Do you actively seek out critique or feedback to improve your work? How do you handle constructive criticism?

Of course. The value of constructive criticism is entirely dependent on the artistic qualifications of the person giving it. And even then, may not reflect your artistic vision.

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 How do you consistently stay motivated and inspired to create new art?

Struggling at the moment. Time to slow down, stop and look with an artist’s eyes in rare and precious.

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 What role do experimentation and exploration play in your artistic process?

‘Play’ is the key word. Using the viewfinder to seek new perspectives on the ordinary.

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 Lastly, is there anything else you would like to share about your portfolio or artistic practice?

It’s a work of personal expression in progress.

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