Hi, I’m Joy — a self-taught landscape photographer based in the Lake District, UK.
Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and the raw beauty of Cumbria, photography is how I slow down, connect deeply with nature, and pay attention to the world around me. Although my relationship with the landscape began in childhood, it was in 2019 that I fully committed to landscape photography as both a creative and emotional outlet.
The Lake District is more than just home — it’s my constant source of inspiration. From the quiet reflections of Ullswater to the mist-laden shores of Derwentwater and the fleeting light that moves across the fells, I’m drawn to moments that feel still, atmospheric, and quietly powerful. My work leans towards simplicity and emotion, using natural light and long exposures to reveal the mood of a place rather than just its appearance.
Beyond Cumbria, I photograph the wild and untamed landscapes of Scotland and the Highlands, always seeking places that stir something deeper. I believe powerful images are rarely far away — often just around the corner — if we’re willing to slow down and really look.
That belief sits at the heart of my blog, Hesta Sint — a Cumbrian phrase meaning “Have you seen?” (Hesta meaning have you and sint meaning seen). It’s an invitation to notice the overlooked, the fleeting, and the quietly beautiful moments I encounter while out with my camera.
With my husband Ian and our two miniature dachshunds by my side, I now work with a deliberately simple kit: one camera, one lens. Stripping things back has allowed me to reconnect with what I love most — capturing the essence of nature in its purest, most honest form.
