Moved By Nature, © Annie Collinge — *Moved By Nature*, © Annie Collinge

I love your own style in your all works, even in some commercial photos. I wonder know how do you combine your own taste with some fashion or commercial commission?

I’ve made a conscious decision to only make images that I like, whether I’m working for a commercial client or making images for myself. I think earlier on in my career I got a bit side tracked with trying to make other people happy, and second guessing what people wanted. Looking back, it seems like such a waste of time, and now I am much more direct in the way I make images.

How do you usually plan your project before shooting? Are you a research based artist or a person who do whatever you want?

Yes I do plan, the main way I get ideas for photographs is going to junk stores and car boot sales. I like to storyboard as much as possible, but it's the way the photographic process warps the initial idea which is the exciting part.

Color is an important factor in your photos, giving me a lovely dreamy feeling. Can you talk about how you combine these colors in your photos?

I’ve basically always worked in colour, give or take a couple of small projects. I like the idea that a photograph can have a pleasing aesthetic, using nice colours, combined with a sombre or off key mood.

Describe your creative process in one word.

Chaotic.

If you could teach a one-hour class on anything, what would it be?

I think common sense is an underrated life skill, I’m not sure I’m good enough to teach it though either.

What was the last book you read or film you saw that inspired you?

I’m going to sound like an idiot, but I hardly read books at all, I’m dyslexic, read very slowly and have a short concentration span so lose interest. The last film I really enjoyed was "A House in Bayswater" by Ken Russell, about the residents of a condemned house in West London, made in 1960.

What is the most played song in your music library?

Something I’m too ashamed to share with the world.

How do you take your coffee?

As much as possible.