To varying degrees of success I’ve been trying to develop a photographic style that reflects my taste. I’ve become bolder in how I take my photographs, sometimes right in peoples faces, sometimes with their knowledge. However I don’t think I’m there just yet.

I’ve been shooting from the hip quite a lot recently, which has resulted in some pleasing images, but it’s like a lottery. What I really need to work on is my ‘eye’ as it were, how to assess the scene and ‘see the photo’ before I hit the shutter. Which I also think comes down to confidence, when you’re low down aiming a camera at someone, it’s pretty difficult to pretend that you’re not, it’s a mental wall that needs to be broken through. I’m yet to have a bad experience, I’m sure I will, it’s just a matter of time.

It’s a balance between taking a photo that reflects my taste and style whilst communicating to the viewer. I’m getting there but I need to keep up the practice