I am a documentary photographer which means that I make natural photographs in an observational documentary style for businesses, NGOs and other organisations.
We live in an image-led society, which is exciting but can also be overwhelming and create the impression that images are disposable and their appeal is short-lived.
Yet, it is always images of the real-world, framed in a way that we’ve never noticed before, that holds our attention and moves us. Many of these types of images hold their appeal for decades.
History shows us that there is lasting interest in showing people at work, and the work of organisations, which is evident through the investment made in corporate archives.
As a documentary photographer I get to tell stories with pictures which means using a language that is universally understood, inclusive and the most effective.
I produced my first film documentary in the 1990s, which was a celebration of the filmmaking partnership of Powell & Pressburger. Since then I’ve made documentaries on a wide range of subjects including wildlife conservation, humanitarian charities working in areas of conflict, and whisky production at one of Scotland’s most inconic distilleries.
In 2000 I established Clarity, a boutique photography and video agency, and for the past 25 years my colleagues and I have helped to create visual stories that have supported communication strategies for a vast array of clients including John Lewis, Taylor Wimpey, Brother, Waitrose, Pearson, United Living, BSI, UBS and many others.
I’ve appeared on numerous podcasts over the years, and this is a link to one of them.
Great Big Photography World podcast is very well respected in the photography community.
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.
