WHERE IT ALL BEGAN...
I was born in County Durham, which, fun fact, is where Billy Elliot was filmed. So yeah, while other kids were dreaming of being superheroes, I was secretly plotting my escape from a small coal mining town, thinking, I’m going to be a big deal… someday.
As a kid, I was all about being arty. My parents had no idea what I was doing, but they loved that I was keeping busy (and not setting the kitchen on fire… too often). But instead of taking a direct route to creative greatness, I ended up taking the scenic route via Cambridge, where I worked as a Tesco Delivery driver (which basically meant I became a part-time therapist, accidental dog magnet, and once handed over a weekly food shop to a bloke wearing nothing but a feather boa and Crocs – while giving me a full rundown of his Clubcard points. True story). Oh, and I also studied Audio Technology. Yeah, you read that right – a degree in audio tech. That degree has never once helped me in wedding photography, but hey, it made me sound impressive at dinner parties.
Fast forward to London, where I swapped my grocery delivery uniform for a suit and became a software trainer. But then, plot twist: in 2020 – yes, the year of COVID and global chaos – I had a full-on crisis and thought, This is not my life. So I ditched the whole tech thing, grabbed a camera, and started doing something I actually loved. No regrets. And, spoiler alert: this is the best decision I ever made.
I’ve got a dog called Jackson – he’s a senior cocker spaniel who thinks he’s royalty. He’s my trusty sidekick, keeping me company as I take over the world one wedding at a time. When he’s not napping, he’s either stealing snacks or pretending to be camera shy (which is a huge lie, he loves the attention).
None of that stiff, “say cheese” nonsense. I’m all about capturing those real moments – whether it’s your grandma busting a move on the dance floor or you two sneaking a cheeky kiss when you think no one’s looking.
So, if you want a photographer who not only gets the perfect shot but also makes you feel relaxed and understood, hit me up. Let’s make this wedding thing epic.
