Art and photography have always been two of my main passions in life. From an early age I spent much of my time drawing and painting, going on to study art up to A-level. I purchased my first very basic camera from a charity shop at the age of nine and taught myself how to use it, focusing on the local landscapes around me in Devon and Somerset, particularly Exmoor during our annual holidays there (still one of my favourite places in the world).

I went on to study Italian and History of Art at university, which led me to move to Italy for five years and become an Italian-English translator specializing in art. This is something I still do today, working for a number of Italian museums and galleries. Studying art history has given me an insight into different artists and styles, providing me an abundance of inspiration in my own work.