About Me...
Hello...
So as I said on the home page I'm Andi, and I'm based in Lincolnshire on the edge of the Wolds. I've lived in Lincolnshire all my life and love the area and county.
I've loved photography for as long as I can remember. As a child I recall playing with my mums old Kodak camera, and my grandads old cine cam (I still have both of these items). I cant describe fully what I love so much about photography and film, I think its all about capturing a moment in time and then been able to hold on it it and look back on it. I love looking back at photos both old and new along with old cine film and camcorder footage from years gone. I love the creativity of both film making and photography.
I've been complemented on my photography and videography by both friends and kind strangers, and this is what has driven me to make these more than just a passionate hobby.
My mums old camera and grandads cine cam that I still own
When I'm not behind the camera....
I love music, both listening to and playing. I've played in a number of bands (mainly bass). I love going to watch live bands, attending concerts and festivals. I have quite a wide taste in music.
I also love watching films, going to the cinema or having a night in watching a good flick. As I mentioned earlier I'm a big Star Wars fan, but my nerdiness doesn't end there, I also enjoy Marvel & DC. I like a lot of 80's flicks and not yet watched a Tarrantino film I didn't enjoy.
To be honest its not often I don't have a camera on my person. If I'm out and about I often have one of my compact cameras tucked into my pocket. Failing that there's always the camera on my phone... But anyway I digress....
My other hobbies other than photography & videography include running, cycling and swimming. I've ran both standard marathons and ultra marathons, its my mission to one day complete an iron man. I also enjoy walking and spending time amongst nature.
Ironing out the bum notes at band practice
Family...
My partner Nina gave me the push I needed to take my photography and videography further, she supports me throughout...
Between us we have our girls Amy, Grace and Hattie... We are all foodies, music lovers and enjoy a good film.
We have our rescue dog Harley, who myself and Nina enjoy long walks and adventures with.
Nina and I out on a walk with Harley
My other Job...
For a living, I dangle off ropes inspecting pipe work, vessels and structural items. Its my job to inspect the integrity of these items, photograph them (as I said its not often I don't have a camera on me), carry out tests and report findings. I've spent time working offshore in the North Sea and East Irish sea. I've worked around the UK on various power stations and refineries etc., and even abroad. Working out at sea I've witnessed some amazing sunrises and sun sets, seen the northern lights and spotted some amazing wildlife from cormorants to dolphins.
Another day in the office. Me working in the North Sea
