He became an assistant to the photographer Red Saunders in 1980 and soon branched out as a photographer in his own right, primarily in the pop music business. From 1981 to 1986 he was one of the main photographers for "Smash Hits" magazine where his friend Neil Tennant was assistant editor.
In 1980, he began working under photographer Red Saunders and soon established himself in photography, mainly within the pop music industry. From 1981 to 1986, he was one of "Smash Hits" magazine's key photographers, collaborating with his friend Neil Tennant who held the position of assistant editor.