We take photos because we love our craft so to win awards is a real endorsement of our creativity and passion. To win the F&M Awards means even more because I love everything Fortnum's stands for.
Winning Photographer of the Year 2018
Chicken Tikka from my winning folio entry.
A huge 'Thank you' to Dave Gatenby for his brilliant food styling and superb work behind the camera. Dave has played a huge role helping me win this award.
Burrata, I love these silky moist textures
Hake in coconut Keralan sauce, Kricket. I have worked with Will and Rik from the early days in Pop Brixton serving superb food from a tiny metal container. Will plates up food beautifully, a very rare gift and Rik is a charming serial entrepreneur a wonderfully open and positive man. They have started a brilliant Indian tapas, which could open in any trendy city in the world.
KFC, Keralan Fried Chicken, Kricket. Will Bowlby has such a unique skill with flavour combinations and textures.
Lamb chops from the Kricket cook booked with Hardie Grant, commissioned by Kajal Misty. Natalie & Laurie with the great food styling. Who wouldn't want to pick up these and eat them?
Octopus, nature is so wonderful. Used by Giggling Squid for their identity pr.
Hot Dogs with Frenchy's. I love these brash NY strong colours
Butchers under their sign, 'A little fat does you good', Tuscany from a project I have been working on with chef Aurelio Barattini on a trattoria 'Antica Locanda di Sesto, Lucca