​       About Me​​
I'm what you could class as a late starter to photography. Growing up, I normally inherited Dad's Ixus after he bought the newest version. I bought my first camera in March 2015 and Since then, I’m always learning about photography and how to develop my own style.​

I've been wildlife obsessed since I was very young. Whenever we went to stay with our Grandma, she always took us to Caerlaverock, a wetland reserve in Dumfries and Galloway. It was the highlight of the week. I grew up on David Attenborough documentaries and practically wore out the tape on his Trees for Life video. Sunday evenings were filled with classics like Big Cat Diary and the latest BBC documentary. For me, the wildlife comes before the photography. 

If you were to ask me my favourite species, I’d have a hard time picking just one. Every single animal gives you a different experience and that’s what I love about wildlife, there’s always something new which keeps me coming back for more.​
 
This hobby has made me much more aware of the challenges our wildlife faces and sparked a huge interest in the environment and conservation. Since I started doing wildlife photography I now volunteer at Argaty Red Kites and RSPB at Baron’s Haugh, in Motherwell. ​
 
Outside of photography I work in an office and I’m lucky that it gives me an excellent work life balance, which allows me to pursue my photography. I’m married to Anton and have a small furry family made up of my cat Charlie and two Rabbits - Toby and Poppy.​​
 
I grew up surrounded by photography, cameras, and film in the fridge. My Dad was a well established Wedding Photographer in Edinburgh for most of my childhood and whilst it took me a while to pick up a camera, there’s no doubt I've inherited his passion. Sadly he passed away in 2015 but he's always in my thoughts and I know he'd be exceptionally proud of me and what I've achieved so far. ​
 
My Photography
My heart has well and truly been gripped by wildlife. I love travelling around Scotland as we have so many beautiful places to go and it's right on my doorstep so why not discover what's on offer. ​I take a lot of inspiration from other wildlife photographers but my style is to take images which capture the true character of an animal. I use photography to tell their story and make people feel a connection to nature.​​ Putting the welfare of the animal at the forefront of what I do, ensuring they're left undisturbed and happily carrying on their day.
 
Wildlife photography to me is a mix of knowledge, skill, luck, and timing. Half the battle is finding whatever you're looking for to begin with! Only then can you put your knowledge of their behaviour in to action to safely approach and capture shots of them. ​
Take pictures, create memories, and leave only footprints.