Awards & Media Exposure

Outdoor Photography Magazine, May 2020Issue 256 Sunrise Seal PupA grey seal pup, at sunrise, on a sandy Norfolk beach, during another record pupping season, in winter 2019. The soft fur and wide eyes are an irresistible combination!
Fine art nature photography, Norfolk, UK. Article Published in Outdoor Photography Magazine

I wrote another piece for Outdoor Photography magazine, published in their May 2020 issue (#256). It's about the benefits of combining nature photography with a holiday or weekend away, to both improve your photo opportunities and your enjoyment of the experience. OP is my photography magazine of choice, so it was great to be asked to contribute again. The magazine is available in newsagents, and you can subscribe to either the print or digital versions.

Cover photo of Wild Places UK, by Iolo WilliamsMy puffin sunset photo, featured on the front cover of Iolo Williams' book 'Wild Places UK'. Cover Photo for Iolo Williams' book "Wild Places UK"

I'm so pleased to be associated with this book, as Iolo Williams is one of my favourite natural history presenters. He's a warm, positive, and knowledgeable naturalist, and this is a book of top nature sites to enjoy and inspire others to enjoy in the UK, which is something I wholeheartedly support.

I took the photo on Skomer Island, on the Welsh West coast, which not only features in the book but is also my top location in the UK for a wildlife experience.

The book is available from Seren Books, and all good tax-paying book shops.

Outdoor Photography Magazine - January 2019Front cover of Outdoor Photography Magazine, Issue 239, January 2019. A Moment With Nature - Outdoor PhotographyMy article in Outdoor Photography magazine. Issue 239: January 2019. A Moment With Nature. Article Published in Outdoor Photography Magazine

I wrote a short piece for Outdoor Photography magazine, accompanied by a photo of the local black swan on an icy frozen lake. This was published in their January 2019 issue (#239), released on 12th December 2018.

I'm delighted to contribute to Outdoor Photography. As a subscriber myself, I see it as the best quality magazine for landscape and nature photography. The standard of imagery is always high, and the writing is insightful and informative, so it was a pleasure to be invited to contribute. The article is about being prepared, and thinking ahead, in order to be ready to capture the photos you want to take. You can find the printed magazine in newsagents, and you can subscribe to either the print or digital versions.

White-Tailed Sea EagleA focussed white-tailed sea eagle, spreads it's wings and surveys the scene.
Photographed in low-key portrait style for maximum impact.
Fine Art Nature Photography, captive subject, UK. Feature in Fotoblogia

My photos received a very positive write-up on popular Polish photography website WP Fotoblogia. The article introduces my On Black and On White portrait projects, and features several of my favourite pictures.

Published in The TimesMy photo "Puffin on Black" was published in The Times newspaper referencing my projects On Black and On White. Feature in The Times Newspaper

The Times published my photo "Puffin on Black", in a feature about my On Black and On White fine art nature photography projects.

Swaledale on BlackPortrait of a Swaledale sheep, photographed in low-key style, against a black background.
Fine Art Nature Photography, The Peak District, Derbyshire, UK. Interview Feature for "My Modern Met"

I'm a regular reader of My Modern Met, which covers stories and articles from modern artists around the world. So I was thrilled to talk to Kelly Richman-Abdou about my dual series On Black and On White.

Full article here, which includes several photos from the projects, and some of my thoughts behind them.

Red Deer Stag in SnowA red deer stag taking the cold winter in his stride, as he pauses on the crest of a hill.
Fine Art Nature Photography, Bedfordshire, UK. "Red Deer Stag in Snow" featured in Radio Times magazine

The Radio Times is a popular weekly magazine in the UK, so it's great to feature in their "Winter Wildlife" special, to coincide with BBC Springwatch and a Countryfile winter special.

Issue Feb 3rd-12th, 2018.

Artwork used for single 'Colorado' by Aukai

I was contacted by Markus Sieber, AKA 'Aukai', after he'd seen the image on the wall of a cafe in Berlin.

The single is the first from his new album 'Branches of Sun', and was debuted by Mary Anne Hobbs on BBC 6 Music, Jan 14th 2018.

It's always rewarding to collaborate with other creative people, and I'm proud to see my work used by a modern artist such as Aukai.

Low Key Moose PortraitI've always like moose, and I think their strange proportions lend themselves very well to photography.
Ever since I encountered moose in the wild, in Canada, I've been keen to try a close-up, which I didn't have the nerve for in the wild. So I took this opportunity to take this low-key portrait photo with the safety of a fence between us.

Fine Art Nature Photography, Captive Subject, UK. Interview Feature for Fstoppers

Fstoppers are a hugely popular source for photography industry news, articles, and reviews.

I was very pleased to speak to Trey Amick from Fstoppers, who published this feature about me and my long-running On Black and On White projects.

Thanks to Trey, Fstoppers, and to the Fstoppers community for your positive reaction to the article.

Photo Featured in Bird Photographer of the Year (Volume 2) book

Bird Photographer of the Year Collection 2Book of Bird Photographer of the Year Collection 2 Griffon Vulture on WhiteGriffon Vulture, photographed in high-key style, on White.
This photo was shortlisted in the Bird Photographer of the Year 2017 competition, and features in the accompanying photo book. My photo "Griffon Vulture on White" was shortlisted in the competition, and featured in the Bird Photographer of the Year book of winning images, published by HarperCollins.

Photo Featured in Bird Photographer of the Year (Volume 1) book

Bird Photographer of the Year Collection 1Book of Bird Photographer of the Year Collection 1 Pelican AbstractAbstract view of a pelican, from behind, in low light, Shortlisted for Bird Photographer of the Year competition, 2016. My photo "Pelican Abstract" was shortlisted in the competition, and featured in the inaugural Bird Photographer of the Year book of winning images, published by HarperCollins.

Brown Bear photo featured in ADAC travel magazine

ADAC Magazine CoverADAC Magazine Cover

ADAC Magazine Licenced Bear Photo

This was a great fit for me, as I had a collection of photos of European Brown Bears, and I also have a long-running project of portraits on black, so it was great to combine the two for this commision.

Amateur Photographer - Winter Photo TipsScreenshot Winter photography tips in Feature Amateur Photographer magazine

Amateur Photographer magazine featured my photos and tips in their winter photography tips article.

Amateur Photographer Magazine Cover PhotoMy photo on the the cover of the January 16th 2016 issue of Amateur Photographer magazine. Amateur Photographer magazine cover photo

Amateur Photographer magazine is a hugely popular UK photography magazine, released in print and digital editions. My photo has been used to cover the issue for 16th January, 2016.

'Commended' in the Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards

Wye Valley WideCommended in the Take A View Landscape Photographer of the Year competition.

Landscape Photographer of the Year is the largest and most prestigious landscape photography competition in the country. It's enormously respected within the photography community, and I'm thrilled to have a photo "Wye Valley Wide" commended by the judges in the 'Classic View' category.

The winning images, including mine, will feature the annual exhibition in London's Waterloo (November 2015 - Feb 2016), and will feature in the annual Landscape Photographer of the Year photo book (Collection 9), out now.

Bald Eagle - Black, White, and YellowCover of Digital Photographer, issue 156 (December 2014). Photo "Bald Eagle - Black, White, and Yellow" used for cover image of Digital Photographer magazine

My first cover photo, as this image was used by Digital Photographer for the front of their magazine.

Digital Photographer is about the largest photography magazine in the UK, with over half a million readers.

This is issue 156 of Digital Photographer, released in mid December 2014.

Photo "Red Deer - Family Portrait" used for Central Bedfordshire's 2015 calendar, in aid of the Alzheimer's Society

Central Bedfordshire Council's 2015 calendar, in aid of the Alzheimer's Society.Front cover of the Central Bedfordshire Council's 2015 calendar.

December 2015, of the Central Bedfordshire Council's 2015 calendar, in aid of the Alzheimer's Society.December 2015 of the Central Bedfordshire Council's 2015 calendar.

The calendar is available in Central Bedfordshire Libraries, priced £5.

All profits go to the Alzheimer's Society.

Winner of the Marwell Wildlife Photographer Of The Year award, 2014

Leopard Cub In The LightWinner of The Marwell Wildlife Photographer Of The Year award, 2014.

This photo, taken at Marwell this summer, was the overall competition winner, having also won the "Marwell Wildlife - Endangered" category.

It's a competition which accepts photos of both wild and captive animals. The standard of the competition is very high, and the judging panel consisted of various Marwell Wildlife staff & photographers, along with Laura Barwick (Image Consultant for BBC Natural History Unit), Amy Squibb (Editor - Digital Photographer Magazine), & Paul Collins (Picture Editor - Daily Echo). 

Photo Technique MagazineMy photo on the cover of Photo Technique Magazine Feature and interview printed in Photo Technique Magazine

Amateur Photographer's interview and four-page feature printed in Photo Technique Magazine. 

Water Vole Close-upWinner of The British Wildlife Centre's Photography Competition 2013. Winner of the British Wildlife Centre's annual photography competition 2013

I'm very proud to have won 2 categories ("Animal Portrait", and "Animals In Motion"), and the overall winner.

The British Wildlife Centre is a great place to visit, and it's very popular with photographers, both new and experienced, due to the well thought-out enclosures, and great selection of British species. For that reason, the photography competition is always a high standard, and I'm totally shocked to win. The competition was judged by top professional wildlife photographer Danny Green.

This competition has received media attention, and my photos have been published in The Times & The Times Online, The Mail Online, and shown on BBC South East News.

Four-page feature and interview featured in Amateur Photographer Magazine about my approach to wildlife portraits

Front cover of Amateur Photographer, February 2014.The front cover of Amateur Photographer, containing an interview with me and fine art wildlife photography.

Amateur Photographer MagazineFour page article and interview about my fine art wildlife portraits published in Amateur Photographer Magazine.

Photos and interview in Amateur Photographer magazineMy interview published in Amateur Photographer magazine.

Red Deer CallingRed deer silhouette calling against the sunset sky. Deer rut photos published in Amateur Photographer Magazine about deer rut photography

My "8 Tips for Photographing Deer" article was published in the Nov/Dec 2013 issue of Wildlife Photographic Magazine

Red Deer On WhiteRed deer staring at the viewer, on a white background.

I was approached by the magazine editor, Craig Orr, about writing an article to share advice for deer photography, and I was happy to take the opportunity to do so.

Woburn Abbey Red DeerRed deer posing in front of Woburn Abbey, as used on their new website. My photo is now in use on the front of Woburn Abbey's new website

Another great use for my work, and I'm really proud to see my image used like this by a very appropriate client.

Woburn Abbey Visitors Leaflet 2013Red deer photo used on the front of Woburn Abbey's visitor leaflet. My photo has been used for the cover of Woburn Abbey's new 2013 visitor guide

This is a perfect image usage for my work, and they've got a great looking cover there. More info on the blog.

Peyto Lake, Alberta, Cananda.My photo of Peyto Lake, shared as "Photo of the Day" by LetsBeWild.com My Peyto Lake photo was featured as "Photo Of The Day", by travel website LetsBeWild.com

The site's editor Nick Zantop contacted me via Flickr to request this image use, and I was happy to have it used to inspire others to take the same trip.

Red Deer Family PortraitI feature in a 6-page article in F-Stop Gear's Nature and Landscape Newsletter. Six-Page Feature in F-Stop's Nature & Landscape Photo Newsletter

I was invited to feature in this publication, joining some big names from previous editions.

Eagle Owl - In Flight Over SnowEagle Owl - In Flight Over Snow gets selected as "Editor's Pick" on 500px.com "Eagle Owl - In Flight Over Snow" picked as Editors Choice at 500px.com

This is a privilege, as just 0.03% of submitted photos are cherry-picked by the editors from their very high quality submissions from around the world.

Red Deer SunsetMy red deer photo is selected by Yahoo! Editorial, in their collection of silhouettes. "Red Deer Sunset" selected by Yahoo! Editorial, in their collection of silhouettes

Hey You Guys!This lamb photo was used by a firm of Dutch architects, for wall prints in their new maternity ward. "Hey You Guys!" licensed for wall prints in the new maternity wing of Ikazia Hospital, Rotterdam

Red Fox - Pretty cunning, don't ya think?Red fox photo shown on BBC Autumnwatch TV show. "Pretty Cunning, Don't Ya Think?" broadcast on BBC 2's popular British wildlife series "Autumnwatch Unsprung"