It’s a difficult line to walk. I do generally shoot models. I make a conscious attempt to treat them as individual people first and foremost – I try to suss out what they’re hoping for, how they like to be presented, and generally show some interest in them as individuals. I try very hard when showing models all sexy-like to show them as agents rather than objects – I’m more likely to shoot women either in poses they have selected or by asking them to take a pose which suggests to the viewer that the model herself is responsible for her own sexuality and choices. I have a lot of leeway in what I do as I work almost entirely with amateur or new models on a unpaid basis. Is it perfect? No, of course not. I’ve been in some uncomfortable situations, models unintentionally displaying more than they were comfortable with, and have always tried to do everything I can for the comfort and security of the model instead of taking advantage of the situation.

I can say, speaking from experience, the design profession is still a very male world to try to be successful in, as a woman.

I’m told this and I am starting to see more women exhibited in galleries and that the imbalance is being addressed. I can’t help but wonder though, if it is a token gesture to quiet the many talented women photographers who still do not receive the acclaim they deserve. I guess only time will tell on that one. Two thirds of my class are women, how many of them will make a good living out of the profession of their choice compared to the male students? Again only time will tell.

I do think if you are born female you are a feminist, it’s a shame the word has been turned into something to be politically afraid of.

I do believe, or maybe it’s hope, that one day gender will not be an issue in creativity or day to day life. I hope I live long enough to see it.

In fact, donations received isn’t the best way of measuring performance on Causes.

Oh I love twisted fairytales, the datlow and windling books are great