About

An ex-teacher based in the the English Midlands, most of my work is centred on travel photography and is very much "as is" - very little, apart from the semi-formal studies of people, is set up. I prefer to take my pictures as they happen, which often results in wasted frames but retains a refreshing air of spontaneity. My favourite regions are Africa and the Middle East where the dramatic backdrop and the friendly people present unending opportunities for reportage.
For the last couple of years I have also been recording the continued development of the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, England, where as Host Photographer, I cover the numerous ceremonies, dedications and events throughout the year. The NMA is also the site of the spectacular Armed Forces Memorial which remembers those of the UK Armed Forces (Regular and Reserve) killed on duty or by terrorist action since WW2.
Depending on the assignment, I prefer to travel light - taking with me a Canon digital point & shoot, one DSLR body (either my ageing Nikon D70 or newer D200), my trusty 28-300 mm Tamron and a pocketful of memory cards! A laptop, with its advantage of preview and sorting, is with me on longer trips in the UK.
A large proportion of my pictures appear in sepia and b/w. The absense of colour in certain situations adds dramatic impact to the scene and makes for a more attractive picture.

Driftwoodimages are available for sale and the galleries only show a selection of the photos available, if you don't find something that meets your requirements, please ask.