As a young child, often my father would take my sister and I on road trips throughout the county and introduce us to the landscape. He would teach us different aspects of nature and encourage us to be resourceful and look after the world in which we inhabit. 

With 186 miles of scenery surrounded by stunning landscapes that hosts an array of native plants along with some invasive species, this was the perfect place to start. The Pembrokeshire Coast is not what you might usually expect from a National Park. While the coastline may be what initially draws visitors to the expansive location, there is far more to explore. 

When I became an adult, I developed an intensive passion for photography and my work became informed by the ability to record memorable lifetime events. Living in Pembrokeshire increased my understanding of the importance of nature and sustainability, especially since my involvement delivering the John Muir Award.

Seven years ago, I passed on my experience and placed my energy into teaching others. I began working on a community learning program provided by my Local Authority, teaching adults and primary children photography. We collectively recognised that we all have a responsibility to reverse the negative effects of human consumption. 

This collaboration includes working with The National Park and The John Muir Trust to provide learners with the knowledge to discover a wild place, explored it to increase awareness, conserved it and take responsibility, then shared experiences of what has been achieved. I deliver sessions based on the issues surrounding climate change and find different ways of working. Influenced by previous experiences, I began exploring the beauty, fragility and the interconnectivity of life, providing me with a framework for this project.