"I wrote my first biography/artistic statement about a year after taking up photography professionally. It was for my first exhibited work. Anyone who has a website, photography published or exhibited will likely have had to pen one of these. It was a real struggle the first time I wrote mine. Should it be in first or third person? Do I list everything I’ve ever had published or been awarded? Or is that tooting my own horn too loudly? Some people avoid talking about personal achievement altogether, preferring to discuss their inspiration, what moves them or key events that lead them into the world of photography.

I could give you a giant bio and artist statement but who really cares? The short version is this: I love to take photos and have been doing so for nearly 15 years – it is a great art form and a wonderful lifestyle. So far it is the best work I have come across for my personality (unless I figure out how to get paid to eat pizza and drink beer)."