Abstract photography is often misunderstood. People sometimes look at an image and ask, “What is it meant to be?”
For me, that question is part of the point.
Abstract photography moves away from literal representation. It doesn’t exist to document something exactly as it is — it exists to explore how something looks, feels, or is experienced. It gives both the artist and the viewer a sense of freedom. I may create an image with one feeling or idea in mind, but someone else might see something completely different. Neither interpretation is wrong.
That openness is what makes abstract photography personal and emotionally engaging. It invites you to pause, to feel, and to bring something of yourself into what you’re seeing.
For me, abstraction is a transformation of reality. It’s not about recognising a subject straight away — it’s about imagination rather than identification. Colour, pattern, light, and mood are what guide me. I’ve always felt that I look at the world slightly differently, and abstract art appealed to me long before I ever picked up a camera.
People sometimes assume my work is digital or AI-generated, simply because it doesn’t look “traditional.” That’s understandable in a world where so much art is now created on a screen. But every image I make is captured through the lens, using natural light and real environments.
Photography, to me, is painting with light. My camera and my mind are my tools — my brushes and paints. I slow down, look deeper, and search for the extraordinary hidden inside the ordinary. No computer is imagining the work for me. No software is inventing layers or effects.
What I hope people feel when they realise this is surprise — and then appreciation. These images are almost handmade. They’re the result of observation, patience, and presence. I believe there is something deeply valuable about keeping traditional creative skills alive, and about remembering that humans can still create meaningful, emotional art using nothing more than their eyes, their instincts, and the light around them.