I believe that photographers should be passionate, determined, disciplined and ready to seek out their own styles and identities.

We see in colour all the time. Everything around us is in colour. Black and white is therefore immediately an interpretation of the world, rather than a copy.

If the quality of professional materials continues to erode or even dries up, then many of us silver photographers would have to follow the digital tidal wave. It certainly wouldn't be the end of the world, but in my opinion, having no silver material available would be a huge loss to photography.

Instant gratification in photography is not something that I need or desire. I find that the long, slow journey to the final print captivates me far more.

I encourage playfulness and experimentation with both the camera and subject matter. Sometimes there is an obvious perspective, but it is important never to be satisfied with that.

I would strongly encourage anybody embarking on photography as a career to embrace and enjoy the whole process. Being a photographer can be a wonderful way to experience the world.

Nothing is ever the same twice because everything is always gone forever, and yet each moment has infinite photographic possibilities.