His career began in documentary filmmaking, where he developed a lasting appreciation for observation, natural light and the subtle details of human behaviour. Working with real people and real situations taught him to trust his instincts, take creative risks and recognise the power of an honest, well-observed image.
Over the years, he expanded into drama, theatrical features, television and commercials, working as a camera assistant, camera operator, director of photography and director. His credits include The World at War, The Heart of the Dragon, State of the Planet and Africa with David Attenborough, as well as Skins, Hogfather and The Birth of Hollywood.
Throughout his career, his approach has remained grounded in the belief that filmmaking is about far more than technical perfection. He values craftsmanship, imagination and storytelling, and believes that the sharpest image does not necessarily make the best cinema. For him, the real art lies in creating images that capture something meaningful about people and the world they inhabit.
A committed supporter of cinematic craft and creative endeavour, he believes that the future of filmmaking depends not simply on technological advances, but on the skill, curiosity and vision behind the camera.
He also hopes his replacement photograph is an improvement on the passport photos he considered submitting. Faced with flat lighting and the strict instruction that smiling was forbidden, he decided that some artistic challenges were best avoided.