About
I was born in Hampshire, England and from an early age I enjoyed being behind the camera. I studied Fine Art Photography at the Glasgow School of Art. I worked in London and Paris for a couple of years and then moved to Los Angeles which is now my base.
Although I didn't go too far a field as a kid my parents were Francophiles and would occasionally indulge in good French restaurants that I remember just as much for the people watching.
Since that time I have been inspired the most by travel and people, the places that bring them together and all that they create and consume therein.
I've been fortunate to travel a lot but in 2013, with a desire to infuse my journeys with more spontaneity, I begun to explore purely by way of the local recommendations. These I acquire in person; face to face, whether it be from a chef or someone I stop in the street. Being completely respectful to the influence of strangers offers far richer and more authentic experiences and these have evolved in to a blog - Word of Mouth.
To be able to work as a photographer is a priviledge and it is deeply rewarding. I am grateful for all that I witness and for the images that I am able to create.
photo by @thealchemistress
Client list: Outside Magazine, 805 Living Magazine, W Magazine, Santa Barbara Magazine, Diner Magazine, Organic Spa Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, VSCO, Eater, Time Out LA, Angeleno Magazine, Gayout, Savoteur, Zagot, Vox Media, Lucques Restaurant, AOC Restaurant, Tavern Restaurant, Warwick, Powerhouse, The Lincoln, Lucky Penny, Helena Avenue Bakery, The Lark, Santa Barbara Wine, Collective, Les Marchands, SY Kichen Santa Ynez, Toscana Brentwood, Nerano Beverly Hills, Loquita Santa Barbara, The Wende Museum, University College London, Akasha Restaurant, AR Cucina, Artisan Paso Robles, Hotel Cheval, Kitchenette Templeton, The Cass House, Sadie, Downriggers - San Juan Island, Prince Italia, Rosa Van Parys, Partners for Pediatric Progress, Lite + Cycle, The Thacher House, Yifat Oren Associates, Rosa Van Parys, Firefly, RVCC, Valentino