I'm sure I'm meant to write here about the 'raw immediacy' and 'intellectual intrigue' of photography. About 'sublime in the ordinary' and 'liminality'. But the simple truth is I enjoy being outdoors, traveling and experiencing the world around me. Photography has always given me that excuse.
I often describe myself as a landscape photographer, but my portfolio says otherwise. Maybe I'm less of a landscape photographer as there are so few places devoid of mankind's impact. If I find myself deciding between a pure landscape location and one that shows human impact, I'll find myself at the latter. I can't help but be drawn to subjects that show the interaction of mankind and the environment. Whether it be the rock pools of Sydney or the bridges of San Francisco Bay.
I've been fortunate to live and travel extensively. As a youth, I followed my parents as they worked their way around the globe from Los Angeles to Dar Es Salaam, Mumbai and Brussels. I completed post graduate studies in London and embarked on a career that sent me to live and work in Amsterdam, Paris, London and New York. I most recently relocated to Sydney.
Ultimately, I'm curious as to the outcome of human civilization's relentless attempt at supremacy over its environment. A path that has created monumental architecture and feats of engineering but also massive urban, social and environmental stratification.