FC: So first things first, how long have you been in Bristol?

TBN: Bristolian born-‘n’-bred, 41 years ago. Love to travel, but Bristol will always be home.

FC: What does Bristol mean to you?

TBN: Everything! It’s home and I’ll always do my best to show it off in the best possible light.

It’s not hard as it’s a vibrant, photogenic city full of great music, art and people.

Photo: @thebristolnomad of Bristol Harbourside

FC: What have you been up to recently?

TBN: I’ve just finished my first short film, Bristol 247•365, which is currently playing in the big screen in Millennium Square.

FC: Awesome! How do you go about capturing Bristol?

I’m not a take my camera everywhere, point n click kinda photographer. My shoots are always planned in advance. I generally know exactly what I’m aiming to capture.

FC: What are you listening to at the moment?

TBN: I’m an out-‘n’-out metalhead, why I can usually be found in The Hatchet. On the phone playlist at the mo is a bit of Slipknot, Stone Sour & Audioslave.

FC: Where are your favourite places to chill out in Bristol?

TBN: More often than not The Hatchet, but love King Street on a Sunny day. And anywhere with good live music and a good vibe.

FC: Let’s imagine (briefly) that you’re on death row (what did you do?!) what would you like to eat for your last meal?

TBN: Pizza, Pizza and more Pizza. If I stop eating Pizza I’m pretty sure the industry would collapse no pineapple though… that’s sacrilege.

FC: Who inspires you?

TBN: Anyone who looks at things a bit differently from the norm. People that challenge and push boundaries are generally the most interesting. And people with a fierce passion for what they do.

Photo: @thebristolnomad of Cheddar Gorge

FC: What’s your weapon of choice?

TBN: I generally stick to my trusty Nikon D3300. And once you discover the world of Adobe Lightroom it’s hard to go back lol.

FC: What kit is in your wishlist?

TBN: Wow sooooo much, but The Mavic 2 pro and a Syrp Genie come out on top. Fancy buying me one for Christmas?

FC: Ha! Future plans?

TBN: I am off to Villa Honegg in Switzerland next weekend… been on the wish-list for ages.

FC: What stops you in your tracks?

TBN: I’m a sucker for a wild landscape. Anything that looks relatively untouched by man in thousands of years. Combine that with good light and I’m in heaven.

FC: How would you describe your style?

TBN: I shoot for me and if people like it, great. So I wouldn’t really say I have a particular style other than what I think would look cool to me.

Photo: @thebristolnomad of Bristol

FC: What advice do you have for anyone that wants to get into photography?

TBN: practice, practice, practice. Never get disheartened. And you don’t need to waste thousands on expensive kit & photography courses. I am completely self taught and learning from my mistakes is half the fun. Makes those moments when everything comes together that much sweeter.

FC: Most memorable halloween costume you’ve dressed up as / what are you dressing up as this halloween?

TBN: probably Pennywise the clown ? that freaked a few people out. Nothing yet, no ones invited me to any parties!

FC: What did you have for breakfast today?

TBN: Never start a Saturday without a bacon sandwich.

Photo: @thebristolnomad

FC: What do you LOVE?

TBN: People that build others up

FC: What do you LOATHE?

TBN: People that push others down.

Photo: @thebristolnomad Blaise Castle

Thank you @TheBristolNomad!