About Me
I’m an adventure photographer, fell running addict, and bang average rock climber based in Kendal, on the edge of the Lake District in northern England.
Over the years, I’ve focused much of my photography on the lives and landscapes of this wonderfully rugged part of the world; building a comprehensive collection of photographs covering all 214 Wainwright ‘fells’, the term used to describe the Lake District’s small mountains. Some of these images are featured throughout this website, while others have appeared in, guidebooks, other publications, or as fine-art prints. A significant number of these featured in Cicerone’s major new book, Best Walks in the Lake District: 50 Great Mountain Days.
Beyond shooting across the Lake District, I’m drawn to street photography in Mexico, Austria, and Slovenia and also have an intense interest in the art of Mexican street artists.
I shoot with a range of mirrorless cameras, from OM System (formally Olympus), Nikon, and Fujifilm.
Photographic Style
While my photographic interests are rooted in landscape photography, I place a particular emphasis on the relationship between people and the environments they move through. Human subjects are central to my work, not simply as figures within the frame, but as a way of giving scale, atmosphere, and perspective to often vast and moody landscapes. A lone walker on a ridge line, runners disappearing into weather, or climbers set against steep rock can completely change how a landscape is experienced by the viewer. I am especially drawn to moments where people appear small within the wider environment, yet remain visually essential to the image itself. Their presence helps anchor the composition, adds depth to the landscape, and introduces a sense of narrative to the scene.
Photographic Approach
Coming from a fell running and rock climbing background, I naturally blend these passions into how I approach photography. Most of the time, I head out for a few hours when the light looks promising, carrying just one camera, a single zoom or a couple of small primes, a lightweight fell running pack, and a few snacks. I don’t move quite as quickly as I would without a camera, but this lets me travel from valley to summit at a good pace, and with modern image stabilisation I can happily shoot handheld most of the time. Now and then, I’ll plan a longer day out and switch to a more traditional landscape setup with two cameras, a tripod and a selection of lenses, but I much prefer the freedom of a fast-and-light approach.
Life
My Life gallery focuses on the relationship between humans and the Lake District, exploring the ways in which people experience, challenge, and connect with this remarkable landscape. The individuals captured within these images are not simply subjects within the frame, but an essential part of the story of the mountains themselves. Hikers, rock climbers, and fell runners each engage with the landscape in unique ways, moving through it with purpose, determination, and curiosity. Whether crossing exposed ridge lines, climbing steep rock faces, or running through changing weather and terrain, their presence reflects the enduring bond between people and the wild spaces of the Lake District.
Landscape
My landscape photography is rooted the changing character of the natural world, particularly the mountains, valleys, and lakes of the Lake District. I am drawn to the way light, weather, and season transform familiar landscapes, revealing different moods and perspectives within the same environment. These images focus on the quieter moments of the fells, from still mornings and atmospheric valleys to dramatic skies and rugged terrain, capturing not only the beauty of these places but also the sense of scale, isolation, and timelessness that pulls in around twenty million visitors a year to this wonderful national park.
Street
My street photography focuses on the quiet moments, interactions, and fragments of everyday life that might pass unnoticed if I wasn’t carrying a small camera. I am drawn to the relationship between people and the urban environments around them, capturing brief encounters, gestures, and scenes that reveal something of place, culture, and character. Whether on the streets of Vienna, Mexico City, Playa del Carman, Ljubljana or elsewhere, these images explore the rhythm of city life, finding moments of stillness, connection, and curiosity within constantly changing surroundings.
Mexican Street Art
My fascination with Mexican street art lies in its remarkable ability to weave together ancient history and contemporary life. Murals and painted walls draw upon the visual language of Aztec and Olmec civilisations, Indigenous mythology, and the enduring symbolism of death and remembrance, transforming everyday streets into expressions of cultural memory. Rich colours, bold forms, and intricate detail create works that are both visually striking and deeply rooted in Mexico's past. Through these images, I seek to capture the dialogue between history and modern identity, where public spaces become living canvases that celebrate a heritage stretching back thousands of years while remaining firmly part of contemporary Mexican culture.
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