About DZ
Zaple HQ currently sits on the South Coast of the UK, just outside Southampton. It’s home to me, lots of adventure kit, and my wife (not listed in priority order, I hasten to add).
When we’re not working or exploring, I can often be found doing DIY, or hosting some of our wonderful friends or creating beautiful content and coffee down at Deveroast Coffee House and Roastery.
Paramedic.
I’ve been a paramedic for over 12 years and have witnessed the very best and worst life has to offer. The last decade has really brought home the following message: life is short.
This has made me realise how passionate I really am about photography. My main aim is to capture moments that would otherwise be lost, before it’s too late.
Photographer.
For many years, I was rarely seen without a camera. I had however, never considered myself talented enough to pursue it as a career. In 2016 I was asked (persuaded) to shoot my father in law’s wedding: my first real photography responsibility. I bought a new camera and this adventure began. Recently, I have found real joy and comfort in capturing peoples spirit and the love found in all aspects of life. I find it very cathartic on the ‘dark side of the lens’.
Paddleboarder.
It all started on the Thames in 2012 in preparation for a huge adventure down the Missouri. Subsequent paddles haven’t been any less epic, as I proposed to, the now EZ, on a paddle adventure in the Isles of Scilly.
I’ve built a camera kit to take afloat, so far it’s all had 100% survival rate, thankfully! I’ll share some photos from these shoots soon!