I bought my first manual SLR camera (a Practika) in the early 1980s. Soon after, I became involved with community arts and photography in Medway, and learned how to use a darkroom. I took many photos during this period: photos of cultural and musical festivals, of local theatre groups, of demos and peace camps, of my sons; and I was particularly drawn to what might be described as street photography.
Despite not having a first degree, I somehow found my way onto an MA degree course in Graphic Fine Arts (Canterbury) which I completed in 1994. I followed this with several photography exhibitions in Kent, while earning my living as a course administrator in art and design education.
In 1999, I briefly attempted a career change and studied for a diploma in counselling, at the same time working as a home tutor with pupils excluded from mainstream school.
I moved to Norfolk in 2004, and for a time I worked with the Workers Educational Association, working first with people who had mental health issues, and then tutoring adult education classes on 20th century art.
Meanwhile, having migrated from film to digital photography, I've continued taking photos, around Norfolk and elsewhere. Recently, I've been documenting the impact of coastal erosion on the coastal village of Happisburgh. I have also revived my earlier passion for street photography. My aim is to be continually surprised by the images that appear in my viewfinder.