New Way Forward (and Cannes)

It’s fairly obvious I have been neglecting this blog. Actually thats not true. I have not been neglecting it, I have been avoiding it. The question is why and what do I want to do about it? I might be a poor writer but I do enjoy it (it took me 5 or 6 attempts … Continue reading New Way Forward (and Cannes) →

Why am I drawing, Not Photographing?

I'm scared of keep repeating myself., of producing the same shit over & over whereas every drawing is different - maybe because my emotions have more impact… More later… Meanwhile here is a mini project I shot in my studio in Worthing this weekend, all on an X-T2 with the 35/1.4 in Acros. I've been … Continue reading Why am I drawing, Not Photographing? →

A post (card) from Venice

Hopefully you have noticed that I have started posting a little more often - I am trying to get back into the "write every Monday" habit. It's not quite there yet but I am making more of an effort. I am writing this in the press room at Venice Film Festival (those of you that … Continue reading A post (card) from Venice →

Cannes, Covid & Brexit

Covering Cannes this year provided a couple of firsts for me It was the first full-on red carpet event since the start of the pandemic It was the first travel time traveling into the EU since the UK finally left it. As you can imagine - both of these points had a significant impact on working the event, all around COIVD-19.

The Internet is making us lazy

I’m starting this essay with the background knowledge that it may upset some people. Thats ok though, if it makes one or two think then I have achieved something. So what to I mean by my title “The Internet is making us lazy” ? Take a step back, take a sip of your coffee and … Continue reading The Internet is making us lazy →