Festivals, retreats and community gatherings bring people together in ways that everyday life rarely allows. My role is to be present without intruding, photographing what unfolds — the atmosphere, the moments of joy and quiet, the people, the place, and what emerges when they come together. The resulting images capture the spirit of an event, allowing others to feel what it was like to be there.

I’m particularly drawn to retreats, pilgrimages, spiritual and wellbeing festivals, woodland gatherings, and communities rooted in connection, creativity, wisdom and the natural world.