Photography has been a constant presence in my life, ever since I had an awareness of what it was. The pictures of our extended family back in Bangladesh gave me a sense of belonging while growing up in Aberdeen, where I often felt out of place. Whilst working in international schools as a secondary school teacher, my passion for photography grew. I wanted to capture the incredible sights, smells and the beauty of the world around me when I was fortunate enough to be living in Hungary and Thailand. 

I took photos at every opportunity as I sought to capture every place, person, and experience. Travel cultivated my photographer’s eye and encouraged me to see the world more mindfully. I gained confidence and self-expression through the lens of my camera.

​On returning to Scotland a few years ago, I began to  teach children and teenagers with additional support needs and completed my training as Transformational Coach. My personal journey and this new professional skillset allowed  me to bring out the best in my students and translate their personalities into photos that parents, teachers and the students themselves loved. 

​Being at home during lockdown reminded me that my favourite type of photography and what I missed most, was taking photos of people. In October 2023 I launched my portrait photography business, specialising in taking legacy portraits of women in their forties and beyond, to show that we are visible and we deserve to be seen as beautiful and multi-faceted beings.