NAME: Nigel Haines
BIRTH PLACE: United Kingdom
BIOGRAPHY
My original aspiration was to become an illustrator. During the first year of my degree course it became apparent, while not bereft of skill in the discipline, I did not possess the 'extraordinary' talent necessary to do that. Simultaneously however I became seriously interested in photography which was an integral part of the course at that stage. I had dabbled with the medium previously and enjoyed it, but suddenly it was a revelation to me. I was encouraged and guided along the way by lecturers, visiting professionals and a sage technician all of whom I will remember forever with fondness and gratitude for their generous nature and really 'big' brains!
My professional work thereafter involved extensive world wide travel for a period approaching twenty years. I acquired myriad technical and life skills during this time but ultimately found myself in a creative vacuum. Thereafter alternative work opportunities led me into areas not directly involved with photography, regardless of this, they remained generally connected to my inherent interests and abilities. These have included, but are not limited to, art galleries and auctioneering.
During recent years I have felt an increasing and irresistible urge to re-engage with photography. This site is just part of a broader plan I have embarked on recently to achieve that.
The photography showing here is personal work taken, when time permitted, between my professional commitments during the extended period I spent abroad from England and some of it pre-dates that. To date very few people have seen this work, it has never been exhibited or published.
