About

I’ve been fascinated by nature and photography since my childhood years in Portugal. I started my photography journey in the days of film, when I used to borrow my father's robust single-lens reflex camera, the Nikon FG-20.

My favourite photographic genre is Natural History. I am fascinated, in particular, by the secret world of insects, their habitats and flying prowesses and have developed a strong interest in closeup photography. Birds of prey come next on my favourite creatures list. I am also passionate about conservation and a firm believer that we all have a role to play in the preservation of our wonderful planet.

I am a proud member of two excellent clubs in the east of England. The inspirational Melbourn & District Photographic Club and the iconic Cambridge Camera Club. I am also a member of the illustrious Royal Photographic Society (RPS), having been awarded their Licentiateship  in 2019 and Associateship in 2021. I have received a Credit  from the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB) in 2022 and their Distinction in 2023. I was a, East Anglia Federation (EAF) Club Photography Competition judge from 2023-25. In 2026, I received a BPE1 Crown Award from British Photographic Exhibitions, following the acceptance of 25 of my images at national exhibitions. My work has received international recognition.