Every now and again you take a photo that surprises you, amuses you or just stands out in some undefinable way – random events witnessed and captured on camera. Through years of nonchalant photographic trial and error, wandering around exhibitions, mulling over photobooks, self scrutiny, momentary revelation – as well as being unconvinced by the rules of good photography, uninterested in guide books, top-tip videos and courses, or joining camera clubs (until I inadvertently cofounded one!) – I have none the less, been on a search for a photographers’ identity that suited me and building an archive that reflects that identity. This pursuit as a relentless and unabashed amateur, has finally resulted in this selection, taken over nearly four decades.