Originally from Napier, I've been lucky enough to call a few beautiful countries home over the past 25 years. I first moved to England, then spent several years in Scotland before heading to Canada.

Living in Alberta and British Columbia truly ignited my passion for photography. I found myself photographing breathtaking landscapes, live music, wildlife, sporting events, and, most importantly, the incredible people I met along the way. Photography became the reason to get out of bed at 4 a.m. in temperatures below -20°C. Driving through the darkness to reach spectacular locations in the Rocky Mountains became a normal weekend adventure.

After returning to New Zealand, I photographed everything from nightclubs and motorsport to family portraits, magazines, and weddings. Eventually, I began working as a photojournalist, and I believe that experience shaped my photography more than anything else.

That role gave me the opportunity to photograph everyone from internationally renowned musicians and Prime Ministers to gang members and everyday people with extraordinary stories. I met people whose experiences would break your heart, and others who seemed to have the world at their feet. Every person I photographed left an impression, and every story taught me something new.