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Which event location you’ ve been to is the best for taking pics and what makes it special?
I think the best locations for the SUP events are around Bournemouth, Boscombe and Poole, because it gives me a better opportunity for action shots – like everyone running into and off the beach. What makes it special is that lots of people attend and the atmosphere is always happy and friendly. They’ re always enjoyable events.
What about photography as whole – anywhere you just can’ t get away from?
I absolutely love the cliffs and beaches in Cornwall, around Watergate Bay and Bedruthan Steps. The scenery is just so beautiful.
SUPM has used some of your shots in the past( thanks for that!) but do you plan on growing your media exposure? Are you looking at turning this into a career for instance?
Yes, I do plan on growing my media exposure. I’ ve started photographing different sports and I’ m taking photography at college. I am planning on turning this into a career because I’ m so passionate about it and know it’ s a job I’ ll really enjoy.
If you’ re framing a killer shot what type of action do you look for – do you have an idea for each pic in mind prior to clicking the shutter?
I always try to look for the raw emotion in people’ s faces when they’ re taking part in a race, as I believe it shows the reality of the sport. I’ ll usually have an idea in mind for what I want to capture, but if I see a possible shot, I’ ll take the photo.
What about other forms of SUP – do you shoot waves for instance?
I have taken photos of people training in the surf before and after races, but never any events. Unfortunately I don’ t really have the equipment to get the distance that’ s needed for surf events.
Which photographer’ s work do you admire – sport or otherwise – and why?
I have lots of inspirations like Charlie Raven, Tim Nevell and Clark Little. I admire and take ideas from Dave White’ s work because the quality and colours in the photos are amazing and they always portray the action that takes place in the events.
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