My passion for photography began when I was around 17 or 18. My parents kindly bought me my first dedicated camera, a Canon 5D Mark II, after noticing how much I was already shooting on my phone. I had spent a lot of time experimenting with mobile photography and although the equipment was limited, it gave me a strong early foundation and confirmed that photography was something I was genuinely committed to.

At that stage, my focus was almost entirely on landscape photography. Growing up in South Wales, I was surrounded by striking natural scenery, mountains and rural environments, which became my primary subject matter. Over time, I occasionally expanded into photographing friends and local events such as the Shire Horse Show, but landscapes remained my main interest.

Although I was unable to formally study photography during my A levels, I continued developing my practice independently. After finishing school, I began seriously considering photography at university. I initially planned to study photography in general, but everything changed when I attended an open day at the University of South Wales in Cardiff and was introduced to the documentary photography course. I was immediately drawn to its emphasis on narrative, community, and real world engagement.

Over the following months, I built a portfolio specifically for my application and was eventually offered an unconditional place on the course, which I started in 2020. University marked a major shift in my practice. I moved away from purely landscape based work and became increasingly focused on people, place, and social environments. I particularly enjoyed working in cities, photographing strangers, and engaging directly with communities.

During this period, I also transitioned through different camera systems. After initially working with Canon, I moved into Fujifilm equipment. I briefly used a Fujifilm X T3 before switching to a Fujifilm X Pro2.

For my final year project, I wanted to photograph a microlight flying community in Scotland. This involved extended fieldwork, producing a photobook, and exhibiting the work as part of my graduation show in Cardiff. Because many of the participants were based in Scotland, I later organised a separate solo exhibition there so the community could directly access and engage with the work.

Since graduating, I have continued working on long term community based projects. I am now the primary photographer for the Shire Horse Show in Abergavenny, and I am documenting the Deer Park Archers in Gloucestershire. I am also working with Repair Café Abergavenny, a local volunteer organisation that repairs household items free of charge.