About Me

I am a photographer and print maker, living in Lewes, West Sussex.

Having gained a BA in English and Drama at the University of Exeter, I started a career teaching in London and later took took on further study at the London School of Photography and The British Academy of Photography .

After getting married and starting a family I moved to Lewes, where I set up a business as a Professional Photographer and Printmaker.

My photography work now focuses on Environmental Portraiture, capturing people in their own space as well as capturing the natural environment.

I first studied Printmaking at BIP Art Studio and Eastside Print , Brighton, where I continue to take courses and work on my prints . I have studied several specialist techniques such as etching , wood engraving and linocut . Now I mainly work in my home studio , producing prints and cards inspired by the nature of the South Downs.

I am a cofounder of ‘Lewes Creatives’, a cooperative of Artists and Makers, which was set up in 2019. This group exhibit at various art shows, including Artwave and have previously taken residence at a gallery on Lewes High Street.

My photographs have been in several publications and I regularly contribute to a local magazine. I am a Trustee of The Lewes Textile Design Museum & Workshops. It is hugely exciting to be part of such a unique charity, celebrating local craftsmanship.

My focus this year is to make my work more sustainable . I have been studying Natural Dyes and am hoping to make my own inks to use for my printmaking .

I offer 1 to1 and small group courses in printmaking including cyanotype , mono , block printing and linocut.

Please get in touch to find out more about my photography, printmaking or commissions.

I very much look forward to working with you.

Best wishes Cressida