I hold an M.A. in Contemporary Photography and a PhD. Visual Ethnography .
My projects include :
* 'Buddhism in the Himalayas' - considers how the religion has morphed to
meet the pragmatic needs of isolated communities.
* 'The Chardar - The White Path' documents the 300 km trading route
between the ancient Himalayan Kingdoms of Zanskar and Ladakh which
is undertaken each winter by walking along a frozen river. this tradition
will soon end when a new road is completed.
* 'Chin - Leaving' A six year project documenting the urbanisation of a
nomadic 'people' the the Himalayas
* 'The Small Society' Investigates the move of social care in the UK away
from government bodies to charities and volunteer groups.
Commissioned by the North East Photography Network.
* 'Food Banks - A New Reality' documents the rise of food banks in the UK
and in particular the experiences of those who run and use a particular
food bank. Commissioned by the Tressel Trust.
