Photography is pretty simple stuff. You just react to what you see, and take many, many pictures.

I like to think I keep my mind open. When I walk the streets I don't look for anything in particular. I come from a philosophy that believes you shouldn't have preconceived notions - that you don't need a gimmick. That you should just photograph what you react to - what you see.

I am serious about not being serious.

Ill always be an amateur photographer.

I appreciate simplicity, true beauty that lasts over time, and a little wit and eclecticism that make life more fun.

When I get up in the morning I brush my teeth and go about my business, and if I am going anywhere interesting I take my camera along.

Everybody's got to do something... I'd been on my own since an early age and I thought I better find something to do to buy biscuits and stuff. From high school onwards I was earning my way with photography, one way or another, working in darkrooms and taking pictures of weddings, neighbors' children and so on.