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1994 - 2003

I studied art and photography at college, and went on to graduate in 1994 from the Nottingham Trent university with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art.  My early career started in sales and marketing, where I was fortunate enough to work with some of the UK's leading creative agencies, such as Ogilvy One and Abbort Meads Vickers AMV.

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2003 - 2010

In 2003 my daughter was born, and everything changed when I decided to swap my corporate career for motherhood. My son followed in 2006 and by 2007 I'd started reconnecting with my photography practise; I swapped a darkroom for my desktop and film for pixels.  By the summer of 2008 I shot my first solo wedding and went on to set up my own wedding and portrait business by the end of that year.

 

2010 

Working digitally allowed me to experiment with new processing ideas, such as layering images and digital textures together. Drawing on my skills as a fine artist I soon started crafting my own unique digital textures. In 2010 I created and sold my first digital product, a collection of digital textures.

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Catch Light Collective Photography Group

2009 City Country Exhibition at MK Arts Centre 

2009 Faith Exhibition at Christ the Cornerstone 

2011 Plastic Play Exhibition at Milton Keynes Gallery 

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2012 - The Book

My work continued to grow in popularity on social media and caught the eye of American publishers Focal Press. They commissioned me to write a photography 'how-to' book about my background influences, photographic practices and processing methods. Selling since 2012 my book continues to offer, those interested in working with digital textures, a comprehensive understanding of how to craft and apply them in Photoshop.

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Today, much of my floral photography is under license with Sundance Graphics who represent my work commercial.  See below a list of clients, companies and magazines I've worked with. If you're interested in licensing please use the contact details below to get in touch.​​

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2013 - An Inspired Workshop 

Studio holder and workshops held at Westbury Arts Centre Milton Keynes and Toff Manor Sharnbrook.

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Oakgrove Secondary school guest Photography leader

 

2017 - 2018

Milton Keynes Home Education Photography Group

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2024 - Introducing The Spellflower Studio

In January 2024 I took the decision to start painting again after a considerable break of over 30 years! Painting was a passion that considerably shaped my formative years and one that I've longed to reconnect with. Taking inspiration from how I connect and see myself within the landscape of the forests, gardens and parklands I visit.

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View The Spellflower Studio Gallery

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