Meet the Team

Carl Allen, Director, Big Wave PR

Career summary: Carl has spent the last 20 years working within the creative industries. He has been commissioned to undertake major photographic works and is the founder of an online picture website. Carl is also passionate about live music, and has performed in many a band and toured Europe. He is also the author of a guide to London's music scene.

Career high: Photographing The Go-Betweens at the Barbican.

Career low: Running around London dressed as a sausage!

Biggest inspiration: Like any boy who spent their teenage years in their bedroom, my hero will always be Morrissey.

Out of hours: Whenever I get some downtime I'm always playing one of my six guitars. Or, if the sun is shining I'll head to the nearest big hill and go mountain-boarding with some friends.

Favourite media: I'm a sucker for keeping up with the news even when I'm on holiday. I normally watch the Channel 4 news as soon as I get home in the evening, and I'll always buy The Guardian and The Sunday Times so that I can keep up with what band is playing where.

Favourite film: I used to love anything by Hal Hartley, but now I think my favourite film is Love and Death by Woody Allen. But, I would always go to the cinema to see any Tim Burton film. I think his best works have been Sleepy Hollow and Big Fish.

Ambitions: I would love to own my own beach pad in Australia. My wife would adore me for ever if I bought one, and it would be a great place for my daughter to play.