I believe in the concept of Intermediate Technology.

My definition is:  'using available tools simply'.
It may seem that a computer is rather more high-tech than intermediate technology, but they are now a common tool in the workplace, in schools and in most of the homes in the country. You can buy a computer on Ebay for £20 that will allow you to work on images, video and sound. For around £50 you can buy one that will allow you to do that quickly and efficiently, running on a Linux O.S.

My philosophy is to take what is available, adapt it, look for the simplest way, instead of buying a solution. I enjoy the learning process and it is important for me to understand the technology that I work with. I build computers for fun and enjoy the process of learning the craft of photography and exploring the opportunities opened up by digital imaging.

My computers ( I have lots of them ! ) are all build from second hand components. Most run quad core processors and have 8gb of ram. The technology in most is between 5 and 10 years old, but they allow me to undertake all the work I require; quickly and efficiently.
On average they have cost me about £50 each.