If someone had told me ten years ago that photography would become the centre of my life, I probably would’ve laughed. I had no formal training, no degree in the arts—just a hazy memory of a short summer photography course I did when I was about twelve, back in the days of film cameras and waiting to see if anything actually turned out.


Fast forward to 2018, and my partner David had a simple idea: he wanted a few good photos of himself on his motorbike. Not staged shots or studio portraits, just natural, striking images of him riding out on the road. And then the lightbulb moment: surely other riders would love this too?


So, we said yes to that idea.

A motorcyclist rides a classic Triumph motorcycle through a wooded area on a curving road.

One of the first images I took of David on his Triumph Truxton back in 2018

With no photography experience to speak of, we bought our very first camera—a Canon 7D Mark II—and threw ourselves in at the deep end. Our first lens was the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8, which did a cracking job until we upgraded to the Mark III a couple of years later (worth every penny). For tighter spots where the road was just too close, we hired a 24-105mm f/4 from Hireacamera—a company I still rely on when I want to try before I buy or need something a bit special for a one-off project. Eventually, we picked up a Sigma 24-105mm because it felt more ergonomic in the hand than the Canon.


Before we knew it, BikerPics had taken off—and became the UK’s leading roadside photography company. We built a business from nothing more than curiosity, a camera, and the willingness to learn as we went.

A motorcycle and car are parked on a road alongside a green grassy field with trees in the background.

One of the very first BikerPics shoots in March 2018

But there was always another love in my life: dogs. By that point, I already had Dougal, my highly trained and very photogenic Scottish Terrier. It didn’t take long before I turned the camera on him, and what started as a few fun photos soon became something much bigger.


I found myself drawn to the character, the connection, and the storytelling that came with photographing dogs. But the limitations of the 7D started to show—especially when working in low light. The noise just wasn’t cutting it, so I started to explore the world of mirrorless cameras.

Black Scottish Terrier dog peeks through wooden fence posts surrounded by blooming purple heather flowers.

My first decent portrait of Dougal from 2019

That’s when I discovered the Canon R6, and it changed everything. These days, it’s my main camera body. The 70-200mm is still my go-to lens for portraits, but I’ve added a 50mm for portraits and a 10-22mm super wide-angle, which produces the quirkiest, most funny images. That wide lens gets booped more often than I can count—it has to get right into their faces, and the results are always worth it.

A close-up portrait of a Siberian Husky with striking blue eyes standing in a green field under dramatic cloudy skies.

Ultra wide angle portrait of the beautiful Lucia

Looking back, it all started with David’s idea for a photo on a bike. I said yes, not knowing where it would lead. That one small yes turned into a business… and then a passion… and now, a life I love.


I’m grateful every day that I get to do this. It’s more than a job. It’s storytelling. It’s connection. It’s heart.


And to think—it all began with a camera and an idea...