Photographs are interpretations of reality; as such, it is entirely subjective. Most photos are taken with an agenda, to sell something or to make a subject look better than it really is. Think of family snapshots - everyone is smiling and happy.

Wealthy people have not disappeared, they are just not so willing to show off their wealth.

You have to take a lot of bad pictures. Dont' be afraid to take bad pictures... You have to take a lot of bad pictures in order to know when you've got a good one.

I am not a huge follower of music and tend to like one CD and play it to death, usually when I am washing up.

I think the ordinary is a very under-exploited aspect of our lives because it is so familiar.

I am kept awake by the list of possibilities for shooting more photos and deciding what I must prioritise next.

Choosing sepia is all to do with trying to make the image look romantic and idealistic. It's sort of a soft version of propaganda.