I’m delighted to share that I’ve recently received a start-up grant from Business Gateway. This came alongside the realisation that if I want to dedicate more time to my photography, I need to make this long-standing “hobby” more sustainable. That’s … Continued
Back in June, it became apparent that my wonderful foldy Kodak 6×9 had developed light leak – most likely from the bellows. Not uncommon and usually the ultimate demise of these kind of cameras. After thinking it was some leak … Continued
This collection was photographed in August 2025 in the woods around Grantown on Spey. A mixture of 35mm and 120 black and white film, the chemistry used to develop the negatives was made from wind-fallen pine. Stewed into a ‘tea’ … Continued
I’m really excited, if not a little daunted, to have been asked to contribute to a new exhibition opening this September… “A photography exhibition championing mindful creativity in our hyperconnected world. In an age where billions of digital photos flood … Continued
Once again I’ll be opening my studio door for you to come and have a nose around, meet me and pick up some bargain bits of art from my Studio Sale. This will be my third Open Studio event, and … Continued
1st June “You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche Sometimes I have to just close my eyes and allow my full senses to surge, to feel the uninterrupted movement of air … Continued
The day has been hot, and now dusk the land still holds the warmth of it. It is intensly calming. Blackbirds chatter and insects drift dreamily through the air…
I’m over the moon to have been selected to exhibit in the Cairngorms National Park’s upcoming Pledge | Process | Planet exhibition.
4th April There is a crack in the curtains and the sun rising from behind the Cromdales pierces through. My eyelids do little to stop the light, and I see my blood, capillaries, fill with warmth and dance with delight … Continued
I recently received the exciting news that I’ve been granted a Visual Artist and Craft Maker Award (VACMA) from Creative Scotland…