Acknowledgments

When I first started out in the photography world, I never imagined I’d be writing my own book, let alone writing this, my third. However, one thing is for sure and that is that there are many people in my life whom I have to thank for me getting to this stage where I’m putting words on pages that make some kind of sense—so many, in fact, that acknowledging them all could very easily be book number four.

In the meantime, though, I’ll take a moment of your time to mention some of those who have made this book that you have in your hands possible, kicking off with a huge THANK YOU to Scott Cowlin, Ted Waitt, Jocelyn Howell, Mercedes Murray, Lisa Brazieal, and the whole team at Rocky Nook. You folks are world class!

Thanks to those whom I am proud to call my family and friends for your continued support and understanding, and for generally putting up with me as I pursue my love for taking and making pictures in this fantastic creative space.

To my brother, LIAM, for being exactly that, my brother. I’m so incredibly proud of the person you are. I love you!

DAVE CLAYTON – I genuinely love you like a brother. We’ve shared so many laughs, so many experiences, and so many great memories over a relatively short period of time, and there are many more to come. Waiting 38 years to meet my best mate was well worth it!

JOEL GRIMES – I hold so much respect and admiration for you as a photographer, professional, and human being, and also as a friend. Joel, thank you! Without your wisdom, honesty, and willingness to share, I very much doubt I would be doing what I love each and every day. To be able to call both you and Amy friends is the gift I never saw coming!

JOE MCNALLY – No matter how many years on and no matter how much our friendship has developed, the fact that you even know I draw breath makes me giggle like a kid at Christmas who’s just been given the present he always wanted. You, sir, are a legend!

ALAN HESS and AARON BLAISE (my “other” brothers) – I so hope you guys know what you mean to me. We don’t see each other as often as we’d like, but when we do it’s like family.

My mate MATT KLOSKOWSKI – I learned so much from you when I first started out, and I’m still learning from you today. Anne and I will never forget your thoughtful generosity!

DAVE CROSS – You are, quite simply, one of the best and someone I am so proud to call a friend. What you don’t know about Photoshop just isn’t worth knowing.

THE TEAM AND FRIENDS (PAST AND PRESENT) AT KELBYONE – All of you have been incredibly supportive and influential throughout my time in this industry. To be in the position where I can publish words about such good people is something I most definitely don’t take for granted.

ANTHONY CROTHERS, IAN MUNRO, BRIAN DUKES, and GERWYN WILLIAMS – Hanging out with you guys is the BEST! You totally get what being a friend is all about. No ego, no agenda; just genuinely supportive, kind folks and great mates who make a kick-a$$ team! Time at Skint followed by a curry and chat—it doesn’t get better than that!

PAUL GENGE – You are so generous with your advice, thoughts, and support. A top fella and a great friend!

FRIENDS – I could write a whole chapter about the many other great folks who have become friends because of this fantastic, creative industry, but to name just a few: Erik Bernskiöld, Larry Becker, Rick Sammon, Brandon Heiss, Peter Treadway, Peter Hurley, Corey Barker, Julieanne Kost, Dave Black, Moose Peterson, Brian Worley, Terry White, Colin Smith, Mark Heaps, Jesús Ramirez, Kathy Scibetta (Waite), Ed Faith, J.R. Maddox, Kathy Porupski, Steven Cook, Adrian Sommeling, Zack Arias, Gabor Richter, Calvin Hollywood, Frank Doorhof, Justin Wojtczak, Kaylee Greer & Sam Haddix, Rob Sylvan, Jeff Leimbach, Randy Van Duinen, Terry Donnelly, Christian Gram Bredskov, Maciej Blaszczuk, Alexander Schwarz, Sander Sterk, Oliver Kremer, Roberto Palmari, Lauren Kapinos Simons, Greg Rostami, and many more . . .

THE TEAM AT F.J. WESTCOTT AND J.P. DISTRIBUTION – Not only do you create and supply the best products on the market, but you are a joy to work with.

Finally, to my wife, ANNE – There are many times you’ll end up sitting home alone while I’m either working away, traveling, or locked away in my den writing, editing, recording videos, or recording podcast episodes with Dave. Your love, support, trust and understanding (which at times I know can’t be easy) is what drives me and adds fuel to the fire in my belly. Everything I do, I do for us. I love you so much! x