About
I am a wildlife and nature photographer based in Chippenham, Wiltshire (I am also a vet in my spare time!). I have loved wildlife photography since getting my first camera age 6, and I have always enjoyed teaching, so I’m very happy (and lucky!) to be able to combine the two by leading wildlife photography tours. As a veterinary surgeon, and a keen naturalist, I have a fairly in-depth understanding of the natural world and its conservation, and I am a passionate supporter of eco-tourism.
I currently use a Canon body, but I have done a lot of work with Nikons as well, and have also used Olympus, Pentax and Lumix cameras at various times! I invested in a Canon 5D Mk III a few years ago, and I love the images I am getting from it. In fact I love it so much I bought a second one, so I can have two lenses in operation at once!
I’m still using my trusty 100-400 Canon telephoto lens, which has been an absolute favourite since I bought it, but the Sigma 150-600mm is what I currently have my eye on! I usually have a 100mm macro lens on my other body, as I am fascinated by the intricacy and detail of tiny creatures and plants. While you can get great photos with a ‘normal’ short lens, the macro does give an extra edge.
In taking photos of wildlife and the natural world, I have learnt far more about both than I could have hoped for. I have been privileged to see some incredible animals in a variety of wonderful countries, and I look forward to using my camera to explore more countries, more creatures and more of the world. I hope you enjoy my work!