About
After a long career as a self-employed ICT professional I turned my hand to house renovation before undertaking an MFA in Photography, which I finished in 2021. During 2026 I’ll be renovating a house in Belfast.
In 2012 I was a Gamesmaker and in 2016 I got married. In 2019 I moved to Ireland and my mum died in May 2021 and my dad in September 2021, just four months later. Our holidays are captured here. In 2023 we did a fabulous 3 month InterRail trip and in December 2025/January 2026 we spent time in Washington DC and California.
Two day blitz: triptych screwed to the wall as the sticky pads failed after seven years, bins labelled after our cleaner became concerned people were putting the wrong thing in the wrong bin, blackout blind installed following a guests feedback, checked in on a chimney repair at our flat following a leak, removed excess cement after a hasty repair last time and beard trim as the barbers in Belfast don’t quite get it right.
Apr 17
Been at #kitscottagehythe for a couple of days sorting out a few things (blackout blind, putting up some pictures, moving a clock forward, replacing a light bulb, stocking up) ready for the summer season. We’re almost full until the end of October so it will be another busy year.
Apr 16
We now have a rudimentary kitchen having finished the floor. The underfloor heating works. Next I need to work out what kitchen units we need to buy to complement the secondhand kitchen.
Apr 9
Today we ripped out someone’s kitchen and claimed it for ourselves (with a bit of cash).
Apr 3
Kitchen floor now levelled, primed, thermo boards added, electric heating element installed and then levelled again. Tomorrow tiling.
Mar 29
Kitchen now moved into the lounge, a £1,000 worth of floor tiles collected and everything ready for levelling and underfloor heating.
Mar 20
A couple of photos have popped up on my Facebook memories of people who died in 2025: Martin Parr (photographer, 1952-2025) and Brian James (guitarist, 1951-2025).
Mar 16
Day five of the Cotswolds Way (started in 2024) - Coaley Peak to Haresfield Beacon. 19,068 steps or 14.1km. Lovely day for a walk.
Mar 14
I’m very proud of Jan who took part in this project this week. She’s been taking acting lessons and it showed with a wonderful performance. Many of the personal stories about bullying and rape were deeply moving but there were moments of laughter. These stories need to be more widely heard and acted on.
Mar 14
Back to renovating the kitchen. Removed the remaining dividing wall and in doing so found a rather scary ‘thing’ behind a vent. Floor tiles now ordered and secondhand kitchen units sourced. Onwards!
Feb 28
Today I celebrate 15 years of my Project 365; a photo a day since 26 February 2010. It was promoted by the death of our friend Gillie who brought Jan and I together (and paid for our wedding in 2016). After her death I was determined to enjoy and remember every day.
Feb 26
Last year on our return from Poland we stopped off at the Eifel National Park in Germany and visited the Vogelsang, a Nazi built training Center for administrators and future leaders. There they had an exhibition which tried to explain the rise of the NSDAP and it was the first time I ‘go it’. The building was impressive, the solidarity it must have brought to young jobless men and the complete picture they had about everything; the past, the future, religion, gender and race. I could see how it was encapsulating but history teaches us it’s a very dangerous path.
Feb 20
A mix of medium format images from our America trip - Joshua Tree, highway 1, Maryland and Washington DC (featuring the Capitol Building from all directions!).
Feb 16
Afternoon walk in Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park. We must return when the suns out.
Feb 15
A few random photos from our recent time in San Francisco using my medium format camera. Actually mine broke but our friends neighbour had exactly the same camera so I borrowed his for a few days.
Feb 3
