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Hi, my name is Dom. I'm half French, I grew up in Germany and now I'm at home in the UK. When I was a teenager, my sister asked me what I wanted to do later in life. I could think of nothing more concrete than "I want to evoke emotions in others, I want them to feel moved." A career in software development later and here I am, having found photography as my calling. After 15 years of longing I have finally discovered a powerful medium to connect with people. If my images can bring some of us a bit closer together then I will have reached an even bigger goal. I welcome you to see how I explore the world, all with the help of a camera, a little passion and a big smile.

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BCHA Big Sleep Out 2012 : On 7 Sept 2012 a group of 15 volunteers including myself spent the night in sleeping bags (no tents allowed!) in the car park of the BCHA offices in Bournemouth (Bournemouth Churches Housing Association). We did this to raise money and awareness to support the work of the night shelter, who house a staggering number of 1200 homeless people every night in the Bournemouth area. For more information please visit http://www.bcha.org.uk/donations-and-support/bcha-events.aspx. Taking inspiration from the American photographer John Free (see http://www.johnfreephotography.com), this was also my first charity event for which I offered my services as a photographer. My goal was to provide BCHA with images they could use for their future efforts in raising awareness about homelessness. If you would like to help the shelter and the homeless, you can sponsor them either directly on their website or through my fundraising page http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/DomUle, which will stay open until 3 months after the event. The Big Sleep Out also aimed at giving participants an insight into spending the night without a home, with only as much as you could carry yourself. It was not the real thing however as we did have access to a toilet and water and being in such a large group also provided security. A homeless person would not normally have this luxury. We knew we could catch up on sleep the next day, in our cosy bed. We knew we had a job that provided for our basic needs and then some. We knew we had friends and family who we could talk to about our experience afterwards and who would be understanding. We were well fed before we started the night and we knew we could have a decent meal first thing in the morning. We knew we could have a shower and relax. We knew that if at all we didn't like it we could always go home. We were ready and prepared for a single, unusual night out. For many people however, such comforting knowledge and this freedom of choice is not part of their life anymore. Most of our group didn't sleep at all that night. Those who slept did so intermittently or out of sheer tiredness, between flashing car lights, bright street lamps, noisy party goers and loud vehicles. If this was forced onto you every single night, just how would you keep your spirits lifted? What if you were forced to spend your life sweaty, sticky, unwashed, hopeless, frustrated, embarrassed, lonely, lost, scared and frightened? I don't know. What I do know is that the BCHA helps people who have to go through this. "Homelessness is about more than rooflessness. A home is not just a physical space, it also has a legal and social dimension. A home provides roots, identity, a sense of belonging and a place of emotional wellbeing. Homelessness is about the loss of all of these. It is an isolating and destructive experience and homeless people are some of the most vulnerable and socially excluded in our society." (Crisis) Some facts from Crisis about homelessness: - On average homeless people die at just 47 years old. - Homeless people are 13 times more likely to be a victim of violence. - The main cause of homelessness is relationship breakdown. - 97 per cent of homeless people want to work but only 2 per cent work full-time.

BCHA Big Sleep Out 2012

On 7 Sept 2012 a group of 15 volunteers including myself spent the nig ...

Updated: Sep 11, 2012 3:32pm PST

Naomi Whitehead World : Commissioned shoot for a look book Stylist / textile design: Naomi Whitehead (www.naomiwhitehead.com) Model: Kayleigh Lush (www.modelmayhem.com/263542)

Naomi Whitehead World

Commissioned shoot for a look book Stylist / textile design: Naomi Wh ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2013 12:53pm PST

Yosemite National Park : November 2012

Yosemite National Park

November 2012

Updated: Mar 30, 2013 7:42am PST

Alan & Carrie's Big Day : Alan & Carrie, Southampton, 30/01/12 Testimonial: "Thanks so much for your hard work man and we were very glad for your accompany on our big day, it was brilliant experience for both of us too never been so happy to be in front of cameras we have no better word to say to u but a biiiiiig thank you! Thank you again for everything we'd love to have another chance to work with u together again maybe for our anniversary (^_-) Keep in touch Carrie xx"

Alan & Carrie's Big Day

Alan & Carrie, Southampton, 30/01/12 Testimonial: "Thanks so muc ...

Updated: Sep 02, 2012 6:49am PST

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