Pick's Pics
Photgrapher and Photograph Service
About Me
Step into my world behind the lens. With over 30 years of experience, I specialise in capturing the beauty of the everyday—from the delicate details of nature to the high energy of street photography and private events.
I believe every photograph is a frozen moment of history. There is something truly special about owning a unique image that no one else has; and I can even help you to create what you want as we work together to create someting very special.
My journey has been defined by a passion for people and storytelling. After years in high-end hospitality—looking after a diverse range of clients across the UK—I moved to London in 2001 and eventually transitioned into teaching. For the last 15 years, I’ve dedicated myself to supporting young people with special needs, helping them find their own paths in towards a successful future of their own.
Throughout it all, my camera has been my constant companion. Whether I was cycling thousands of miles across the globe for charity or navigating daily life, photography allowed me to weave a rich tapestry of memories. Documenting how others live has allowed me to approciate and understand many cutures and so capturing them I always want to keep the images true, no editing, but to tell thier story, their way, whilel respecting the scene. I always leaeve everything exaclty as i find it, ready for the ext artist. This part of the proccess is somehting I have always been very passionate about, and I will never fake what I see or use AI to manipulate thier story.
Now, I want to do the same for you. Let me help you capture your own unique history through my lens.
Explore my online shop to own a piece of my journey, or get in touch to discuss how we can document yours, with a unique portrait, brochure that tells your own story, or find a way to bring your own bussiness to life and give your bussiness the leading and competitive look it deserves.
Where it all started...
Photography has been my life’s pulse since the summer of ’87.
One evening, a hot air balloon came crashing into our house, and as I grabbed the camera to document this moment, In the excitement, the images were all blurred, but I did not let that stop me. Iagine a time when AI did not even exist. I had a lot to learn,
I spent that entire summer with my dad’s vintage Canon, shooting for an imaginary country magazine. While my mum was quietly playing along—conveniently "leaving" various props around the house for me to find. She saw the vision (and probably my future) long before I did. Thanks Mum.
It was during this summer that I discovered the magic of reflections, when i found an old mirror in the attic. I like to think it’s still out there under the ivy, hidden and forgotten, still capturing reflections and memories. Reflections have remianed integral to a lot of my work over the years. I see puddles very differently to most people.
Some shots are years in the making. While photographing a wedding in St. Lucia during my own honeymoon, a sudden rainfall turned a fleeting moment into the dream image I’ve always envisioned. Sometimes you just go with the flow.
I really like this photo, taken in Italy last year of the local childrens football tournament, I was just standing on the roof of our hotel, but it looks like I am peering into another world thorugh a crak in side of a wall. Even a photograph can make the viewer see thier own little story.
Sometimes it is the finest details that matter the most. It was really important for me to capture this detail here, while at the same time paying repect to the subject itself. This is where my storytelling takes centre stage, yet still keeping the integrity of the Hero carrying the sword.
Last year I went to Norway, hoping to get a shot of the Northern Lights, sadly we were disapointed. Never mind, we now get them in South East London. And no, I have not changed this photo, i just left it as it was taken on my Iphone 15.
marketing & promotion
The right photos on your bussiness website are vital to get the best first impression, If I would not use any photos myself, then I will not make you do the same
Marketing
We can sit down and go through what images would help your business and give you a professional bespoke look that stands out from your competitors.
Competition
I will want to understand fully what you are looking to achive and set out by checking out the competition, and see what works best for them, or not, and help you to achieve the right results with the best images to help you stand out.
Responsiveness
I will make sure all images are also resposive so that they work across all devices. Take a look at this website of mine on a computer and then your smartphone, and you will understand what yours might look like on different devices.
Design
I will work closley with your own website design team to ensure my photos stand out as intended to give your bussiness as much potential possible. Understanding human psycology when we are online really helps to make sure your bussiness looks on point, and grabs the attention at the same time.
Compliance
Finally, If your bussiness needs to remain compliant to changing laws and standards, we can work together on your images so that they can be changed to keep your website up to date a fullu compliant with your own industry standards. With a back up librabry of images your team can change as required, or we can take images that can be reversed or edited easily.
Our world has never been so fragile, but with every photo I take of her, I see hope
Browse my gallery and be inspired by the serenity of nature that I encounter from all around the world. Each image has been specially chosen for it's calming appeal, while also promoting the natural world and the importance of protecting the world around us. For every image sold from my Natuarl World collection, a £5 donation will be made to The National Wetland's charity in the UK, where it will go into protecting the UK's natural wetland habitats.
PORTRAITURE
Body and soul, captured through the lens
With you in control, I offer specially tailored wellbeing portrait sessions for individuals, groups or family and friends. I will sit down with you first to find out what your needs are and we will explore what options are available. With over 15 years as a special needs teacher, I have worked with many needs, including mental health and have discovered how photography can really have a positive impact on ones wellbeing, so allow me to help you or a loved one with a taylored session to help ones mental health as well as producing a beatiful portrait.
Street photography
We all love people watching, right? Wondering what people do for a job, or where they are going. Every street tells its own unique story, from the people, the lively bars and cafes with old people who dont really care much, to those full of life and not to mention that cute sausage dog. In capturing these moments I beleive I am preserving moments in history, and would like to share them with you. These are all for sale in my online shop, or availabel to use for your own needs.
Gallery
Please bear with me while this section is still under construction. May 21 2024
