Pip is a self-taught photographer out of London, United Kingdom. Without any education or experience in photography whatsoever he bought a camera, started shooting and became really good at it too! It is a photographers succes story which we have heard before, and essentially contains the same message we always try to convey: Quit school and go do something fun!
![by Pip](https://cdn.cfye.com/app/uploads/2011/10/28111422/SC_Pip_01.jpg)
![by Pip](https://cdn.cfye.com/app/uploads/2011/10/28111420/SC_Pip_09.jpg)
“Out of naivety I took a slightly unconventional route into professional photography. I didn’t go to college or university, or even serve my time as an assistant. I saved up, bought a camera and simply went out taking photos of friends who were aspiring musicians and models, to get experience. When I started to actually know what I was doing I was able to take on more ambitious projects and use my equipment more creatively, which lead to capturing better images”
![by Pip](https://cdn.cfye.com/app/uploads/2011/10/28111420/SC_Pip_11.jpg)
![by Pip](https://cdn.cfye.com/app/uploads/2011/10/28111419/SC_Pip_12.jpg)
(I’m inspired by) any form of art that creates an impact. I’m constantly surrounded by photography, music, fashion and film, which are all vehicles for story-telling. I’m inspired by any artists who can marry visual, audio or literary brilliance with emotional impact.
![by Pip](https://cdn.cfye.com/app/uploads/2011/10/28111421/SC_Pip_06.jpg)
![by Pip](https://cdn.cfye.com/app/uploads/2011/10/28111420/SC_Pip_10.jpg)
![by Pip](https://cdn.cfye.com/app/uploads/2011/10/28111421/SC_Pip_04.jpg)
I like powerful imagery; photographs that make you think. I think these shots have an element of mystery to them – you want to know why the subjects are where they are, and what they’re thinking about.” – Pip
![by Pip](https://cdn.cfye.com/app/uploads/2011/10/28111419/SC_Pip_13.jpg)
![by Pip](https://cdn.cfye.com/app/uploads/2011/10/28111418/SC_Pip_15.jpg)
![by Pip](https://cdn.cfye.com/app/uploads/2011/10/28111422/SC_Pip_03.jpg)