About

My photographic career did not start behind the camera, but in front of it. For ten years I travelled extensively as a photographic fashion model and this is how I developed my particular approach to photography. Though I was a model, I still had bad angles and only succeeded because I analysed every light situation in relation to my face and body and worked with it.

Working with numerous photographers all over the world has proved to be valuable apprenticeship. From each one I learned something new, even if it was HOW NOT to treat a subject! The single thing that became increasingly clear through all the vagaries of fashion was that the photographs that worked, and brought work, were natural ones taken with whatever light was available.

Gradually I moved to the other side of the camera. I know what it is like to be photographed and how uncomfortable it can be. Essentially, I think this is why I can draw people out of themselves. I also know how it feel not to be totally confident about one's looks - for I never did!

Look at this photo that was on billboards all over the USA in 1978! It even got a full page in Playboy Magazine. There is no accounting for tastes. My shoulders are hunched and I look tawdry, but I guess that was the point. At the bottom left hand side of the ad the "shirt off Stephanie's back" is offered for $4!

Even today I cringe when I see this image, but I at least I think it is funny now - that is why I scanned it afterall...oh and also I actually like Pernod.

Anyway, I promise I will capture a more aesthetic likeness of you. I really love what I do. Take a look at my portfolios and if you like what you see, feel free to contact me either by email or phone.