Documentary Photographer. Visual Storytelling.
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I'm a documentary photographer that helps businesses to communicate more effectively

Latest Book

For two years I have been following numerous tenant farmers across Hampshire, particularly those who are managing a farm for the first time.

Young, determined and farming is a photo story of two young farmers and their journey from sheep to dairy farming over two years.

You can view a flipbook here.

I'm A Documentary Photographer

I am a documentary photographer, which simply means I visually document what happens in real locations with real people.

I’m passionate about CSR, sustainability, humanitarian causes and better, more effective, health and safety. I usually work with:

  • Sustainability/CSR/ESG communication managers for any organisation who want to highlight the work they are doing in their community, supply chain, or their own estate.
  • Health & Safety managers across all sectors who need to create a culture of safety.
  • Leaders and managers who want to capture aspects of their work or projects, usually in manufacturing, engineering and construction.
  • NGOs who want to raise awareness or demonstrate the impact of their work for stakeholders.

I use documentary and reportage style photography to capture, document and create visual stories and case studies for my clients about the progress of specific projects, the impact their work has, and what they are doing to deliver benefits and progress for their stakeholders.

Whether it’s in colour or black and white, I create photo stories that my clients can use to build trust, engage, educate, and inspire audiences including employees, investors, customers, donors, local communities and regulators.

Over 25 years of visual storytelling experience

I have worked in the media industry for over 25 years helping my clients to tell their stories in a way that motivates, educates, inspires and moves people.

As a documentary photographer it is essential to work with clients collaboratively and to understand the objectives of the photography assignment. The natural style of documentary photography can’t be easily recreated as with studio photography so it is essential that we plan, prepare and work together.

I believe that documentary photography and reportage style has a quality and power that makes it an essential communication and engagement tool for every organisation.

I am the author of ‘Making Documentary Photography’ and a Business School Educator working with clients across all industries to be better story tellers and creative thinkers.

Download my short booklet: ‘Sustainability Communications’ from here, which describes the Picture Superiority Effect that applies to all forms of communication.

I am based in Berkshire, not far from London, and my work takes me all over the world.

DISCUSSING PHOTOGRAPHY WITH PURPOSE

I was recently asked to appear on the Great Big Photography World podcast. 

Great Big Photography World is a great resource for photographers, they have courses, great articles and a host of guests on their podcast.

We talked about my career, documentary photography and its role in communication and of course, my work.

You can find the link by clicking here or searching for Great Big Photography World wherever you get your podcasts from.

Social documentary photography

THE power of documentary

Earlier this year I spoke to Matt Payne, the host of F Stop Collaborate and Listen. We discussed the power of documentary photography and why it is more important than ever as a genre for authentic communicating that builds trusts with audiences and stakeholders.

Click on the image to watch the interview.

Communicating social good

A couple of months ago I was interviewed by Photography PR Guru, Zoe Hiljemark about how I use photography as a tool to communicate social good.

You can read the full interview on Zoe’s blog here.