I came to Brighton four years ago on a complete whim - a unique opportunity appeared when a very unusual property came up for sale. The timing coincided with the redevelopment of my London studio in Cole Street, SE1, an area I had been based in for seven years. After a long period of searching for a suitable new studio in the same area of London it was obvious that the massive increase in development and rents in the area meant that I was not destined to stay in SE1. A ‘Leap of Faith’ had begun and I felt this must be happening for a reason - so I decided to trust in the universe and set sail down south after twenty years of working in London.
It has been a totally new experience for me, one which is constantly unfolding and a challenging and sometimes lonely road. When I arrived, I knew only one person in Brighton. I also had no clients in the area. It's been tougher than I thought it would be trying to establish a client base here. My feeling is that the whole industry has changed and many photographers have to work in a different way now. Consequently, it's been a huge transition but has given me the chance to discover myself and look at new avenues - which I am excited about.
My true identity, I am discovering, lies in the form of fine art photography - through this journey I am finding new ways to promote myself and find recognition as a fine art photographer 'artist'.
Discovering and getting involved with the Artists’ Open House trails in Brighton's May Festival has been a unique and fascinating experience for me. It has paved a way to reach the public and bring them closer to my work and give me more clarity of where I want to go in the future - and you never know who might walk through your door and discover you!

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