Ground Clearance  
America
2023

In the mid-to-late 1940’s a new subculture in America emerged.
Mexican-American youths had been known to place sandbags in their custom vehicles so that the body of their car would ride close to the road.
This was aesthetically pleasing for those involved in the scene and would later be technologically advanced, for the same effect to be achieved by hydraulics.
Lowriding was formed out of Mexican-American culture, and the vehicles were decorated to hold political statements and sported images representing the culture from which it was born.
As the years passed, and the 21st century began, Lowriding culture became extremely popular. Often seen in popular music videos, the scene was embraced by cultures all around the world and amassed huge global appeal.

The Matador
Spain
2023

Bullfighting is a huge part of the Spanish identity and history, with origins as early as 711 AD.
With growing division in the opinion of whether the killing of an animal should continue for entertainment, I went to Spain in search of the next generation of young hopeful matadors. I found young men and women who felt they’d learnt respect, courage and discipline from the teachings of bullfighting. Some were from generations of bullfighters and the culture around this performance of strength, movement and machismo was their life in and outside of the arena. 

Signed Museum-grade C Type Prints available.

 

The Escaramuza Girls Of Jurupa Valley 
Los Angeles
2024

Escaramuza is translated to 'skirmish' in English.
Soldadas (female soldiers), would ride with the men acting as decoys on the battlefield, performing intricate skills on horseback.
In 1953, women were officially allowed to compete in Charreria (Mexican Rodeos), which was also the year that women gained the right to vote in Mexico.
The roots between the charreada and rodeo run deep; equally deep are the symbolic roots that tie modern-day escaramuza charra to the soldiers of the Mexican Revolution, those women who assisted in the revolt against oppressive Mexican government forces.

Signed Museum-grade C Type Prints available.

Last Days Of Summer  
Southend-on-Sea
United Kingdom
2019 - Ongoing

Last Days Of Summer is an ongoing photographic documentation of Southend-on-Sea.
It aims to capture the multifaceted ways in which people, representing various age groups, backgrounds, and cultures, engage with the coastal environment.
As a resident of the city, this series of images has served both as a means for exploration and connection to my home.

Signed Museum-grade C Type Prints available.

Young Fathers  
United Kingdom
2019

Although outdated stereotypes of parenting between men and women are starting to change for the better, I still rarely see the important representation of young men as loving father figures. These images are a selection of young fathers and guardians, who portray the gentle, influential and caring relationship between fathers and their sons and daughters.