My photography is rooted in a fascination with landscape, light and the experience of being in a place. Much of the process begins simply with being there — travelling, exploring unfamiliar landscapes and waiting for a particular quality of light or a moment that feels worth capturing.

My interest in painting has also influenced the way I approach photography, alongside an appreciation for the principles of pictorialism. Rather than making straightforward records of the places I visit, I’m interested in creating images that convey something of their atmosphere, character and emotional presence. Pictorialism’s emphasis on photography as an expressive art form resonates with my approach, encouraging me to look beyond the literal representation of a scene and consider how an image can evoke a mood or feeling. I use light, colour and composition to simplify and interpret the landscape, seeking a balance between what is seen and what is felt.

I have returned to Iceland three times, drawn by the scale, remoteness and constantly changing conditions of its landscape. Each visit has offered something different, from the starkness of black sand beaches and glaciers to the changing light across mountains and open landscapes. The sense of space and isolation is an important part of what I try to convey in this work, with an emphasis on atmosphere, tonal relationships and the more contemplative qualities of the landscape.

The physical process of producing the work is equally important to me. I make my own prints, carefully considering how each image translates from photograph to finished piece. This hands-on approach reflects my interest in the photograph as a crafted object, rather than simply a digital image. I also mount and handcraft the frames myself, allowing me to maintain a close connection with the work and exercise control over every stage of its production.

Ultimately, I want the finished image to communicate something of the experience of being there — the light, scale, atmosphere and sense of quiet that made the landscape compelling in the first place. Through an approach informed by painting and pictorialism, I aim to create photographs that move beyond documentation, inviting the viewer to engage with the landscape not only as a place, but as an experience and an emotional response.