ABOUT STUART

I’ve been fascinated by photography since an early age.  My grandfather was a keen photographer who developed his own negatives and hand-coloured the prints, creating incredibly detailed, artistic and unique originals.

I was lucky to grow up surrounded by camera equipment and given the opportunity to experiment myself, but the first time I got to expose all 24-frames of a film, myself, in just one day was really exciting.

Photography has been the driving force for many aspects of my life, but I naturally gravitated towards shooting landscapes and wildlife.  In the last ten years I have been commissioned by media organisations such as the Discovery Channel and wildlife charities including Chester Zoo.  I also work with multinational brands and tourism bodies, and host photography workshops for photographers of all skill levels.

 

I'm proud to be on the board of trustees at the charity The Welsh Dee Trust, and am currently vice-chair of Chester Heritage Festival.

Being close to nature is where I'm most comfortable; there’s nothing more magical or rewarding than seeing your first otter on the Isle of Skye, watching the aurora borealis from the top of a snow-capped mountain or seeing an endangered Asian elephant calf take its first steps.

The thrill is not always about capturing a technically-perfect image, the thrill is about being there, and photography is just an excuse.