About

I am a practicing photographer and visual artist.

Based in Dublin, Ireland.

Practice Statement

Photography has an undeniable influence on how people view the world. So I understand that how I approach a topic will have to consider this impact. In visual culture the social reproduction of negative attitudes can perpetuate that negativity and like all photographers I have a responsibility to become aware of my actions as an image maker. I value sincerity and honesty, and will not exploit people or breach their privacy to capitalise on their value to me as a photographer.  It is vital in my mind to engage with complexity in culture, history, and contemporary societal issues. Action on social injustice can be effective with a combination of high quality research, patience and understanding. I aim to work with people sensitively and my conversational approach is supported by prior research that is relevant to who I am speaking with and specific to my topics of interest. Photography for me anyway, is an necessary part of everyday life. I value how photography bonds people to memories and motivates me to travel. A large part of my practice in portraiture is about the embodiment of social issues such as gender inequalities and safety issues related to sexuality and signifiers of femininity. My abilities as a photographer include capturing how people identify and express themselves and I do this with conversation, understanding and patience. Due to these traits I have a strong ability with portraiture photography, the ability to make and hold a connection with my subject. As a photographer, my approach is to choose a working method that suits the situation, for instance with my common practice of identity and portraiture it is about learning, listening and communication with people, although my practice in relation to my travel photography is about photographing everything from the everyday, the lifestyle and mundane to a society, to the historical and memorable landmarks. My experience in representing the identities of others and their personal experience underpins my current focus on my personal identity and my family history. My capacity to do this requires me to fully grasp how the history of the Troubles in Northern Ireland intersects with private lives and personal interactions.