The Hiatus

The image you see here was the last image I took before stepping away from photography for 10 years. There is a myriad of reasons, but largely, I had lost my passion for it. I started out as a weekend shooter - going out when the conditions were ‘right’ and when I had the time and energy. Back then, as a uni student, I had more stress, and less money, but an abundance of time. I was carefree and creative and had a verve for life and the energy to match. Eventually, over the next decade, my landscape photography turned into portrait photography, which turned into weekend paid family portrait shoots, and then this eventually lead to photographing weddings.

Now, please don’t get me wrong - I love people and I love weddings, and I love love. However, over time, I had gone from a weekend enthusiast to a paid wedding photographer. I really had no clue about running a business, how much to charge and how to deal with the demands of clients. I was still trying to find myself and this shift had made me very busy and tired. It was at this point that my passion simply disappeared. It was like it just upped and left. A lot of things happened in my personal life following this and I found myself rebuilding my life and in effect, rebuilding myself. Cue to now - well, I’m a married man in his mid-forties and I’ve spent the last few years rediscovering my passion, not just for photography but for life. This time, photography and life will be on my terms.

If you’ve read this far - thank you. Thank you for taking the time to view my work, and thank you for allowing me to tell my stories. My images and my artistry are still evolving. I hope this evolution never stops as this is what I find exciting. The ability to tell stories through imagery is the end goal. Whether I achieve this or not, well, that’s up to you the viewer to decide. I’m just thankful for the opportunity.