A few years ago, to escape the demands and stresses of working life, I decided that I needed a ‘creative’ interest. So, I tried watercolour painting, and although I enjoyed it, my paintings were definitely not for anyone’s eyes except mine. Not really the satisfying creativity I was looking for, so the search for an alternative began. I have always taken snapshots of family, friends and travel ever since my parents gave me, as a young child, an “Empire Baby Wonder Camera”, followed by the famous “Diana”. I still have those photographs.

As a photographer, I don’t have a “specialist” genre or single focus area. I enjoy the challenge of creating images wherever my interest and inspiration takes me. I have discovered that experimenting with a range of genres is motivating, intellectually stimulating and a great deal of fun!  A few months ago I upgraded my DSLR and discovered that my new camera could take double exposure images in-camera. I don’t really know where this technique will take me, but I am looking forward to ‘going with the flow!’

I have also discovered the world of the iPhone and iPhoneography. My mobile has moved from being a purely functional means of communication to an instrument of infinitely creative possibilities! This ‘new’ mobile platform has challenged me to try things I would never have attempted in a more traditional approach to photography. My phone, however, has not replaced my DSLR - yet!