Lucid Dream Pictures

Even though I've been taking photographs professionally for just 6 years or so, I have worked in 'visual arts' for over 20 years. I've worked as an actor and, more importantly, a director, and directing is very much about having a vision. The importance of understanding composition when staging a theatre production, as well as a knowledge of lighting to create atmosphere and visually interesting scenes, has been hugely valuable to me as a photographer.

I also believe that one of the secrets to a good portrait or wedding shoot is the photographers ability to make his subject feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera; to get the right 'performance' from his subjects based on the style required, and I feel my background has helped me enormously in developing these skills.