Me & Other Stories…
Street photography has become the core of my work over the last two years. It fits who I am today in a way that fashion portraiture—despite my affection for it—still has some catching up to do.
The conversation around AI and its impact on what we might call uncut photography is only just beginning. Right now, AI is in its infancy, and yet we’re already seeing its reach stretch deep into visual art. This is the tip of the tip of the iceberg.
As for my street work, I edit nothing in or out. I grade my images, but they don’t stray far from the RAW files—what I saw, cropping aside, is what you see. The moment I manipulate them beyond that, I step into a space where AI thrives, and that’s a whole different landscape. There are arguments in defense of this—photography has always involved editing, even in the darkroom. But everything that sparkles isn’t a diamond. The untrained eye might not see the difference between real and manmade, but the price tag suggests we still care.
Some photorealistic paintings are so precise that, from a distance, you’d swear they were photographs. But does that make them photography? Do we care? I’d say yes. Eventually, I suspect photographic images will carry an authenticity kite mark, and if that happens, I’ll be a willing participant.
My journey in the arts has been anything but linear—photography, music, poetry, artist management, and filmmaking have all been part of the path. At this point, it feels less like separate disciplines and more like joined-up thinking.
If you’ve read this far, you’re probably curious—so feel free to drop me a message through the contact form. Looking forward to hearing from you!