James, could you start by telling us a bit about yourself?
As a child, I was always fascinated by animals and loved spending time in nature. When I was twelve or thirteen, I saw a wildlife photography exhibition at the Natural History Museum in London, and very soon after that, I bought my first camera. Wildlife photography became a way for me to take something home with me, in the form of images, from my wildlife encounters without physically removing anything from the environment.
As my journey continued, I decided I wanted to pursue photography as a career and studied Marine and Natural History Photography at Falmouth University. There, I gained an appreciation for different styles of nature photography and was able to develop a clearer style for my own work.
You specialise in wildlife and bird photography – what drew you to this genre?
I specialise in wildlife photography largely due to the unpredictable nature of working with wild animals. I’ve spent countless hours in the field where my subjects haven’t co-operated, and a good shot wasn’t possible. This makes it so much more rewarding when I do get the shot.
