I’ve always been fascinated in the ‘why’ behind our creative drive and so some of the films I make explore the more philsophical ideas which help me stay mentally healthy and motivated as an artist.

The Two Halves of your Creative Journey

I talk you through an idea which was first presented by Carl Jung in which he suggests that our lives are roughly split into two halves: a morning, and an afternoon. Knowing the difference between them, and understanding the priorities of each can help us make the most of each stage, and know when it's time to move on. Our creative journeys follow much the same route.

Why you get your Best Ideas in the Shower

On a recent trip to the Isle of Skye I took some time out to film some thoughts about the need to make mental space if we want to inspired by new ideas. If we are constantly distracted by stimuli from screens in our faces, or headphones in our ears, we don't create the mental space to generate new ideas. Perhaps the answer is in solitude.

The Artist's Ego: Learning Balance

I share some thoughts on how our egos are essential if we want to produce art of any sort, because they will help us to back ourselves in the face of criticism; but we also need to be aware of the ego's negative impulse to make us feel separate and superior to everyone else, because it can get us off track from making beautiful things.

Photograph what makes you Happy

I talk about the importance of shooting the subjects which make you happy, and how experimentation is the only way to grow as a photographer. So ignore the labelmakers and gatekeepers, and keep it simple: just be a photographer. Let other people worry about which box to put you in. You don't have to explain yourself. Shoot the images which make you happy.

How to deal with creative jealousy... and get back to work

If you're like me you've had to work through jealousy, and comparing your work to the work other people are putting out. It can paralyse you, and stall your development if you don't get a handle on it. In this video I share some thoughts on how I deal with these very human emotions so that they don't hold me back on my journey.

How to be Authentic in your Creative Work

I recently took a few days off and travelled down to Lynmouth on the Devon Coast. Lately I've been thinking a lot about what it means to be authentically yourself in your photography, or filmmaking, or whatever your creative pursuits, so on top of taking photographs I decided to make a film with some of these thoughts.

Why Mastering Photography (or anything) takes Time

I recently celebrated my 40th birthday with a trip to Iceland and took the time out to look back over my journey to date. In this video I share some thoughts about why mastering anything takes a great deal of time, and how we should expect things to shift and change along our journey. I hope it helps you along your own path.

Get Small and Tell the Truth

I share a quote by musician John Mayer where he said, "Get small and tell the truth," and why this simple idea had such a positive impact on my creative journey; helping me getting rid of the gimmicks and begin to put the message first in my work.

Making the Art you really Believe in

I share some thoughts on the cost we have to count when making the work we really believe in. Artists, at some point, have to decide whether to produce work which appeals to the widest audience possible for the sake of attention and "success," or communicate the message they really believe in on their own terms.

Why no one cares about your Photography

I offer some thoughts about why people might not seem to care as much about your most recent work, and how the lack of attention may actually be a good sign. I'm also joined by my friend Simon Baxter who offers some examples from the world of landscape photography.

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