“Photography has the ability to bring awareness to an issue, sway people’s opinions, and positively alter their habits…. Ultimately it has the power to inspire and effectively implement change.”
About me and my photography.
Born in the south of England in 1996, I was very fortunate to travel the world with my parents until I was seven. In particular, we toured all over Australia for months at a time. Having this opportunity as a youngster opened my eyes to the spectacular natural world that surrounds us, this is where my love of wildlife first flourished.
Whilst I have always held an interest in photography, it wasn’t until 2019 that I really started to experiment with a camera. When the world came to a halt during the pandemic, I decided to use my spare time to learn more about the technical side and venture within my limits to seek out our local wildlife, learn more about the issues they faced and tell their story through imagery.
This ignited my passion for photography, now with a cause, a meaning or a feeling to be found behind the images I pursue. I think one of the most incredible traits a photograph possesses is that it can be universally understood. The emotion of an individual, a key aspect of an environmental scene, or a action taking place can all be depicted through the image.
My greatest endeavour is to action positive changes in the world around us through striking, informative conservation imagery.
Publications, Features and Achievements
Whilst still in the early stages of my photography career, I’ve been very fortunate to have my work featured by:
CNN / The Guardian / Forbes / BBC / ABC News / Australian Geographic / National Geographic España / Digital Photographer Magazine / The Daily Telegraph / The Times / The Sun / The Australian / Fox News / NBC / The Daily Mail / Channel 7 / CNET / WIN News / Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary & Hospital / IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) / The Mercury / Crickey! Magazine / The Courier Mail / The Weather Channel / Nature TTL / Time Out / Kids News / The Chronicle Newspaper / Gold Coast Bulletin / The Cairns Post / And More!
My work has been on display at:
London Natural History Museum / The Australian Museum (Sydney) / The South Australian Museum / Queensland Museum / Australia Zoo / Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary & Hospital / Billboards and advertisements around Australia / Natuur Museum Brabant (Netherlands)
'Digital Photographer Magazine' monthly 'Story Behind the Still' feature, Issue 260
CNN Arabic Article Feature
Robert Irwin talks to 7 News about my image and the Crikey competition
Main image used in Article about the Wildlife Comedy Awards in 'The Sun'
My image 'Sandstorm through Kata Tjuta' on display at the South Australian Museum
Main image used by 'The Guardian'
Bonorong Wildlife Calendar 2022
Australian Geographic Calendar 2022 Front Image
My 'Clownfish' the Tasmanian devil images used by 'The Courier Mail', 'The Mercury', among others
Bonorong Calendar 2023
My image 'Dance at Dawn' on display at the South Australian Museum
My image 'Trash Talk - An uncomfortable conversation'' on display at the Queensland Museum
My 'Macca' the Tasmanian devil images used for 'Kids News', 'The Mercury' among others
Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Exhibit Advertisment
My image 'Release the Devil!' featured in 'The Australian's' weekly article 'Heart of the Nation'
'Digital Photographer Magazine' - 'Master Telephoto Lenses', Issue 264
'Digital Photographer Magazine' - 'Master Telephoto Lenses', Issue 264
'Digital Photographer Magazine' - 'Master Telephoto Lenses', Issue 264
A collection of my Bonorong images used for 'ABC News'
ABC Interview
Listen to me talk to Christopher Lawrence on ABC Hobart about myself, my photography, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary & Hospital, and of course Tasmanian devils!
Awarded Images
Wildlife Photographer of the Year - 'Turtle out of water' - Highly Commended
Australian Geographic - 'Release the Devil' - Our Impact - Finalist
Epson Pano Awards - 'Golden Wineglass Bay' - Bronze
Wildlife Comedy Award Competition - 'It's all kicking off! - Highly Commended
Australian Geographic - 'Devil's Den - Urban Wildlife - Finalist
Australian Geographic - 'Sandstorm through Kata Tjuta' - Landscape Category - Finalist
Crikey! Photography Competition - 'Trash Talk - An uncomfortable conversation' - Our Impact Category
Monochrome Awards - 'Poor Taste' - Photojournalism - Honourable Mention
Bird Photographer of the Year - 'Seeing eye to eye' - Silver (Conservation)
Australian Geographic - 'Dance at Dawn' - Natural Behaviour - Finalist
Latest Project in the Works.
My latest venture surrounds the endangered Tasmanian devil, a remarkable species that I became immensely interested in when I visited the Island state for the first time in 2021.
Devils haven’t had it easy in recent years… Their population stood in excess of 140,000 in 1996, but more recent estimates put that figure less than 20,000. This is due largely to the horrific DFTD (Devil Facial Tumour Disease). This twined with a rise in people moving to Tasmania, more traffic and more infrastructure being built nearer and nearer to their territories has compounded further fatalities to this already vulnerable species.
I hope that my work can bring more awareness to this iconic mammal!
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary & Hospital
On my travels, I have been blessed to meet some truly incredible individuals that are making huge strides in conservation work.
None more so than the phenomenally passionate team at Bonorong!
As well as being a sanctuary for animals unsuitable for rerelease, Bonorong operates Tasmania’s only 24/7 wildlife rescue hotline! In addition to this, it opened the state’s first fully operational wildlife hospital back in 2018. The state of the art facility allows visitors the unique opportunity to witness some of the groundbreaking work via a walkway viewing platform, located within the sanctuary.
A visit to Bonorong is a truly valuable way to support Tasmania’s native conservation.
Racing
Before I discovered my love for photography, I was pursuing a dream of becoming a full time racing driver. From small beginnings racing karts with my father at the local track, I climbed up the motor-sporting ladder, racing around the country and then across the globe.
I had a great interest in the development of the sport and racing to spread awareness for issues that we face now and for the future. Sadly, the reality became very apparent to me, like so many other talented drivers, I did not have the funding to pursue these goals at the highest levels.
With this in mind, I took some time away from the sport in 2019 to rediscover my interests and search for a route that could allow me to make a positive impact in the world.
Wildlife photography became my outlet, with a key focus and strong passion for conservation.
I still race occasionally these days, but it’s not career driven anymore, it’s purely for enjoyment, and to raise some money for good causes when possible. (I’m still just as competitive though!)