My first steps were, from a young age, born out of a fascination for the natural world. I use the medium of photography as a method to capture the beautiful things I witness in nature, practicing the patience needed for that moment to arrive. Many of my encounters with wildlife have been amazing and very exciting.
With a passion for nature, wildlife, and the peace that I gained from it and with photography as one of my hobbies the decision was made. I swapped Chefs whites for camouflage clothes, upgraded my camera kit and instead of creative cooking started on creative and stunning landscape and wildlife photography.
For the past few years I have been embracing and blending in with nature, perfecting fieldcraft skills and getting to know natures habitats. It has helped me to relax and focus, provided the exercise that replaced the fidgeting of not being on my feet all day, helped me to master another technical skill, providing an artistic outlet, particularly for wildlife photography, whilst enjoying the calm and patience it brings.
The benefits to me have been enormous and currently we need to look after and create new habitats for the future of our planet and wildlife.
“For the last few years I have spent my time in fields and woods no more than ten miles from my front door. I have been delving deep into the South Shropshire countryside mostly on my own, however, I must acknowledge my “Master” and “Mentor”. We have both fought cancer, shared the same passion and enthusiasm for photographing wildlife, shared fieldcraft with photographic skills, shared patience and impatience, frustration, amazement, and fulfilment. This acknowledgement is for Andrew Fusek-Peters. Thank you friend”.
Inclusion
In 2016 I received an award as Outstanding Teacher of the Year for my work with young people and adults with learning needs.
My One-to-One specialist workshops can be designed to accommodate everybody.