Wildlife & Conservation Photography
by Brian W Matthews
Three-time Wildlife Photographer of the Year finalist, working across more than 60 countries for over two decades. Right now, mostly in the sea around the UK.
The photographer
Over twenty years. More than 60 countries. From polar bears in the Arctic to mountain gorillas in Rwanda, orangutans in Borneo to jaguars in the Pantanal, I've spent two decades in pursuit of the world's wildlife in some of its most remote and challenging places. Right now, you'll most likely find me in the sea around the Farne Islands in Northumberland.
Based in the UK, I'm a three-time Wildlife Photographer of the Year finalist, reaching the final 100 from over 60,000 entries, and one of the country's most published wildlife photographers, with work regularly appearing in The Times, The Telegraph, BBC Wildlife and Outdoor Photography. I work closely with conservation organisations including the Orangutan Foundation UK, the National Trust for Scotland and the Wildlife Trusts.
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Ongoing project
Following the entire UK coastline, 7,723 miles, to document wildlife and climate change. A book will be distributed to every school in the UK to educate future generations.
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Farne Islands, UK
Descending into cold, dark waters with nothing but a breath of air, face to face with Britain's most beloved seabird in its true element.
Scottish Hebrides · WPotY Finalist
A freak super-storm off the islands of Coll and Tiree, exhibited at the Natural History Museum and at COP28 in Dubai. The image that became a climate change story.
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The dramatic world of wildlife photography in extreme weather, from Icelandic blizzards to North Sea gales.
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An inspirational journey through two decades and 60+ countries of wildlife photography. Equipment, fieldcraft, ethics.
Book this talkMuseum-quality fine art prints, available in a range of sizes. Each print signed by me and shipped worldwide.
Occasional dispatches from the field, behind the shot, new prints, upcoming workshops, and stories from the UK coastline project.
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