I came to photography at an early age, owning many cameras during my youth. Though the journey into photography was helped by my work for music magazines in writing reviews, interviews and concert reviews. My editor knowing my joy in photography, gave me an assignment that included shooting a live show. From there I was hooked and photography became so much more to me, I got to combine my love of live music and photography together. I established my credibility and have shot such bands as Parkway Drive, Cradle of Filth, Rose Tattoo, Hunters & Collectors, The Living End and for a few bands including, Rob Thomas as their social media photographer. I have been published in a few books, one of which was used to support the Music Industry, reeling from the impact of COVID across a loss of touring and uncertainty everywhere. "2019 - A Year Before Lockdown." This is something I am very proud of. My low light photography skills and my love of the stars, led me to learning the art of Astrophotography. I have been taught by International Award winner, Ari Rex and enhance my skills by working as one of Ari's Star Crew in teaching Milky Way Workshops out of Canberra. There is nothing better than finding what can be an ordinary subject and making it take on a whole new light when combined with the beauty of the Milky Way. I'm honoured to have been an international award winner at the IPA Photography Awards in 2023. I run my own part time photography business in Hold Still Photography and have a love of learning new skills everytime I pick up a camera.