About Me

I'm a photographer living in Bristol, UK. I photograph mostly people — portraits, documentary photography, musicians and gigs.

This website is primarily dedicated to my photography, but it represents only one facet of my broader interests and expertise, some of which is detailed below.

Interests, Research and Practice

My curiosity and professional work extend beyond photography. With a foundation in Philosophy (BA, Bristol University), I’ve contributed to technology, media, and entertainment industries in diverse and technical roles. My work spans scientific research, software engineering, sound design, and more, often at the intersection of art and technology.

I am a capable technical architect, having specified, built, and led teams to deliver numerous online products, created APIs and structured data systems, and developed frameworks for collaborative work. I have had the privilege of working with organizations such as the BBC, The Guardian, DDB London, Sony, Smirnoff, and others, consulting in both freelance and permanent capacities. My background also includes co-founding a record label, launching startups, and developing digital campaigns for world-leading agencies.

Areas of Focus

Technical & Scientific Domains

• Software Engineering & Architecture: Proficient in multiple programming languages; extensive experience designing, specifying, and building robust online products and APIs; background in building and leading high-performing technical teams.
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Research and development in automated anomaly detection, AI-driven creativity, and large-scale data systems.
• Data Analysis & Mathematics: Special interest in modeling complex and chaotic signals, and applying mathematical approaches to creative outputs.
• Audio Engineering: Experienced in recording, mixing, remixing, and mastering music and film soundtracks; skilled in field audio capture and post-production.
• Electronic & Modular Music Systems: In-depth knowledge of hardware/software synths, modular systems, sequencing, and drum machine programming.
• Signal Processing & RF Analysis: Ongoing work in radio frequency monitoring, signal detection, and analysis, including passive SONAR and underwater acoustics.
• Aerial Imaging: Developing techniques for achieving high quality low-light photography with inexpensive camera drones.
• Video Production: Ongoing learning of video editing and colour grading techniques (DaVinci Resolve).
• Kitchen Chemistry: Exploration of beverage formulation.

Creative & Exploratory Practice

• Portrait, Live Music, & Street Photography
• Field & Ambient Recordings (multichannel and surround, project currently paused)
• Experimental Sound Design & Composition
• Lockpicking for sport, focus, and meditation
• Qualified skydiver (some years ago...)

Current & Recent Projects

• Algorithmic Music Generation: Developing software to compose and sequence music driven by mathematically shaped, real-world chaotic data (including radio and environmental signals, speech and text).
• Radio Signal Compositions: Creating musical works from live walkie-talkie signal analysis and processing.
• Anomify: An AI-powered platform for detecting anomalies in timeseries data.
• Collaborative Information Network: Architecting and building a component-based framework for sharing information and derivative works across creative and technical communities.
• Passive SONAR Research: Recent advancements in underwater sound identification and analysis for defence applications (DSTL partnership).
• Turbo Island: Launched and maintain the visitor information website.
• Novel Beverage Development: Ongoing research into formulation and production of a new type of coffee-based drink.
• Continued Photographic Work: Portrait commissions, documentary photography, and aerial imagery.

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