“For children, it comes naturally… ‘wonder’, an emotion that has motivated human curiosity, inquiry, and open-mindedness from the beginning.”
The definition of wonder - An Emotional Dictionary by Susie Dent
Welcome to my corner of the internet, where I write about daily life and creative pursuits.
You'll find reflections on photography, thoughts on my most-loved books, and stories that question believability.
I'm navigating the awkward twists and turns of a creative life while sharing all those stumbles and triumphs we all might face. Occasionally, I offer any practical wisdom I've gathered along the way.
This space is for the curious, the contemplative and those who find wonder in the everyday. So grab a cup of tea, settle in, and join me as I attempt to unravel these threads of creativity, one story at a time.


We all come in one at a time, nervous, clutching at folders and laptops — this is our first critique. It's the Autumn of 2011 and a collection of students, myself among them, sit in a tutorial room in the London College of Communication. We are about to embark on a part-time MA in Photography.