Biography

As long as I can remember I have had a fascination with the natural world. I now look to the hills and mountains, my favourite places, to capture beautiful, evocative images of the animals that live there and the habitat they call home. The challenge is to show them off at their best.

I am fortunate to have infinite patience when it comes to observing wild animals and I am occasionally rewarded for my efforts with an image that captures the essense of the animal I am observing.

Using long lenses can be the most frustrating of endeavours. I might have a great composition in front of me but heat haze between me and the subject denies me the opportunity to capture a sharp image. Results are often hugely disappointing.

My career as a photographer has seen me working for many high-profile international companies, plus New Zealand-based companies who needed my expertise to promote their businesses on the international stage.

Exploring the wilderness areas of New Zealand's South Island with a camera has taught me a lot about the animals I photograph and about myself.
Visiting my favourite places at the dawn of a new day always fills me with expectation.

No day is the same, the animals and the landscapes they live in are amazing, patience is everything…. and I love all of it.