Craig's Recognition
Barn Owl 2025 Calendar
The Barn Owl Trust does amazing work in helping our Barn Owls here in the UK. Its been a charity I have helped since the start of my career. So it's wonderful to see one of my images in the 2025 calendar.
April 2024 - Barn Owl Report
My Barn Owl image was used for the 2023 Barn Owl Trust population report. You can read more about there here.
April 2024 - MPOY Judge
I was invited to be a judge on this years Mammal Society photography competition. To read more about this see the following link.
March 2024 - Mammal Society Photo Competition
I was invited to be a judge on this years Mammal Society photography competition.
You can read more about this on this link.
April 2023 - Bird Watching Magazine
In the April issue of Bird Watching Magazine there is an excellent article about how birdwatchers and photographers interact inside man-made, purpose built hides. It was great to be invited to contribute to this article on this subject.
April 2023 - Water Vole Book
I’m delighted to announce that a number of my Water vole images are used in Jane Russ new book as part of Nature Book series; The Water Vole Book by Hugh Warwick.
February 2023 - DSWP Tiger Trade
Some of my images were used to help the David Shephard Wildlife Foundation campaign on the Tiger trade and captive breeding. Click here to read the full article.
October 2022 - The Barn Owl Trust
It’s always a great pleasure for me to help The Barn Owl Trust with my images. One of my favourite images of a Barn Owl hunting over snow covered ground is their January image in their new 2023 calendar. Click here to read more.
October 2022 - BBC Wildlife
Each month the BBC Wildlife magazine feature a short, a light-hearted interview with a wildlife photographer, called SnapChat. In October's issue its me answering these funny questions. To read more about this click here.
August 2022 - Global Birdfair
I was invited to the Global Birdfair to do my Best of British talk on two separate days. I also did a Q&A session with the editor of Bird Watching magazine. To read all about this click here to read the blog post that accompanies this event.
June 2022 - PETA Campaign
Ten world-renowned wildlife photographers have united to send a letter to Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace calling on the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to stop using the fur of slaughtered black bears for ceremonial headgear, PETA. To read more about this click on my blog post.
May 2022 - Bird Watching Article
In May's issue of the Bird Watching magazine I have an article published going through ethics within wildlife photography. To read more about this please see the following blog post.
April 2022 - Bird Watching Magazine
In April's issue of the Bird Watching magazine I have an article published going through fieldcraft within wildlife photography. To read more about this please see the following blog post.
August 2021-Palm Oil Detectives
I recently wrote an article for Palm Oil Detectives and share my thoughts on Sumatra and palm oil click here to read this.
June 2021 - Mindful Moment
Listen to my one minute mental fitness podcast for Mindful on how birdsong helps me. Read my blog that accompanies this podcast.
April 2021 - Outdoor Photography Magazine
In the latest issue of Outdoor Photography magazine you can read an article I wrote for their Moment with Nature section. I chose a very powerful image from a rescue mission I was part of in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Click here to read the blog.
March 2021 - The Week Junior
The Week Junior is a current affairs magazine for 8–14 year olds. It’s filled with fascinating stories and information, written to engage curious minds. In the latest issue of this magazine the Pygmy Hog was chosen as part of the “Good Week” section. Click here to read more about this on my blog.
March 2021 - The Guardian Newspaper
In a recent article for The Guardian newspaper some of my images were used to highlight the amazing work that is going into saving the critically endangered Pygmy Hog. Click here to read the fascinating story of this cute little hog.
December 2020 - War on Wildlife
I was invited to do a guest blog on ethics and fieldcraft for the WarOnWildlife project. If you’d like to find out more about this then click here to read the accompanying blog.
November 2020 - Prints for Nature
Prints for Nature fine art photography sale includes some stunning photographs by more than eighty nature photographers from all around the world. I’m very pleased to announce that my image of a wild female Sumatran Orangutan has been chosen as one of the images for sale. Please click here for more information.
October 2020 - Outdoor Photography
There is an article in October’s issue of Outdoor Photography magazine covering the New Big 5 Project that I’m part of. Showing how photography can help the natural world, by creating a connection with the public through powerful, visual imagery. You can see and read more about my involment in this project by clicking here.
August 2020 - OneKind Guest Blog
I wrote a guest blog for Onekind where I share my top tips for ethical wildlife photography. Something I’m extremely passionate about and have championed for over a decade now. Click here to read more about this post.
August 2020 - Bird Watching Magazine
In August's 2020 issue of Bird Watching magazine there is a sixteen page pull on why birding can change your life. I'm pleased to have contributed to this and hope it helps to inspires people to get out, into nature for their physical health but just as important their mental health. Click here to read the blog.
April 2020 - Photography Webinar
I did a wildlife photography webinar in aid of Open Cages, a UK based charity that helps to raise awareness of animal cruelty. To read more about this event click here to see the blog covering it.
April 2020 - The Guardian
A number of images from the New Big 5 project were published in the Guardian to coincide with the launch. My Sumatran Orangutan was chosen. To read more about this see this link.
April 2020 - New Big 5
The New Big 5 project is an international initiative to create a new big 5 of wildlife. The Big 5 of photography is supported by many of the world's leading photographers, conservationists and wildlife lovers. I'm delighted to be part of this amazing project. To read more about this project and my involvement then click here to read my blog.
January 2020 - Get Active For Wildlife
A number of my images were used for the "Get Active for Wildlife" campaign for HIT To read about this click here to read the blog post that accompanies this campaign.
November 2019 - DSWF Front Cover
David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation is an amazing charity that does so much to help wildlife around the world. They used one of my favourite Tiger images as their front cover of the latest issue celebrating their 35th Anniversary edition. You can see and read more about this on this link.
October 2019 - Wader Quest Event
I was invited to talk at Wader Quests Inspiration of Waders event at Cley Marshes, Norfolk. Click here to see their blog post on this event. You can also read about this event on my blog post here.
August 2019 - Birdfair Talks
Birdfair is an amazing celebration of nature and an action packed and fun event to attend. Tens of thousands of people visit the event each year. I was invited to this year’s event by the organisers to give two talks. To read more about this see the following link to my blog.
August 2019 - Sky News Debate
I was invited onto the Kay Burley show as part of Sky news, talking about wildlife photography trips, tourism, ethics and the demand placed on wildlife by those that put money before ethics. To read more about this see the follwing blog link.
May 2019 - Pensthorpe Bird & Wildlife Fair
In May I was part of this brand new event at Pensthorpe Natural Park in Norfolk, UK. I presented my Norfolk Rhapsody talk and also practical workshops within the grounds. Click here to read more about this event.
March 2019 - The Photography Show
I was invited to give a talk at this years Photography Show at the NEC in Birmingham on the great outdoors stage. It was a fantastic stage in which to talk from and inspire those there with how I use my camera and my heart to help wildlife. To read more about this event click here to read the blog post.
February 2019 - BBC Winterwatch
To celebrate the BBC Winterwatch setting up home in the Cairngorms national park over four days the BBC Wildlife magazine online site went through some of those species that live in this amazing place, using some of my favorite images from the Cairngorms. The magazine also published an online article on the show and this amazing place.
February 2019 - Birdwatching Magazine
Nice little interview in Februarys issue of Bird Watching magazine. Contact with nature in any form is good for your mental and physical health and also your sole. My best advice is just get outside and let it do its magic.
January 2019 - Societies of Photographers 2019 Convention
I presented two masterclasses at the Societies of Photographers 2019 Convention and Trade Show in London. Both of my masterclasses were designed to inspire and show you how I work in the field and what’s behind my thought process and images. To read more about this invite please click here.
November 2018 - North West Birdwatching Festival
I was one of the speakers at the North West Birdwatching Festival at WWT Martin Mere This wonderful event took place over two days and was held at a place I know very well, WWT Wetland Center, Martin Mere. To read more about this see the follwing link on my website.
November 2019 - Conservation Seminar
I was invited to the HQ of Wex Photo Video in London to give my talk “Conservation with a Camera”. To read more about this talk and my own conservation work click here too read the accompanying blog.
October 2018 - Professional Imagemaker
In October’s issue of Professional Imagermaker I have an article published on light, more so side and back lighting within wildlife photography. To read about this artcile please click here.
July 2018 - European Commissioner for the Environment
In July one of the wildlife working groups in Europe I support met with the European Commissioner for the Environment Mr Karmenu Vella to discuss different animal welfare issues. The Commissioner said that he is committed to protect large carnivores in Europe and keep their protection status in all Member States. He was presented with one of my photographs showing a wild Brown Bear and Wolf. To read more about this and the work I do to help Wolves and other larger carnivores click here.
July 2018 - Birdwatching Magazine
In the August issue of Birdwatching magazine there is a helpful guide on getting better photos of birds. There are a number of very helpful tips from expert’s accompanying each image in the article.I’m pleased to say my wild Barn Owl perched on the entrance to a small barn forms part of the article. To read more about this please click here to see the blog post.
March 2018 - Barn Owl Report 2018
I've supported the wonderful Barn Owl trust for a number of years with my photographs. One of my images once more was used for the state of the UK Barn Owl population 2017 by the trust.Click here to read this as 2017 was a good year generally for these beautiful owls.
March 2018 -Olly Mann Podcast
Recently I did a podcast interview with Olly Mann for the Modern Mann series of podcasts covering my life and work and whats behind this. You can read the blog post and listen to the interview by clicking here.
March 2018 - European Parliament
A number of my images were recently used by charities and conservation experts at the European Parliament to address the issue of coexisting with large carnivores. Publication of the report on Large Carnivore, Management Plans of Protection: Best Practices in EU Member States can be seen here. One of the main charities I help with my work can be see here.
March 2018 - BBC Wildlife Magazine
In March’s issue of the BBC Wildlife magazine I have one of my favourite photographs featured as part of their “Inside the image” article. The image was taken on my two week trip to the Falkland Islands last year. In the article I go through camera settings, my vision and thought process to help the readers to understand what was behind the image.
January 2018 - Guardian Image of the Week
My Rockhopper Penguins image was selected by the Guardian newspaper as one of their “The Week in Wildlife – in pictures” It brings a selection of photo highlights from around the world. The image showed Rockhopper penguins braving the choppy Atlantic waves at Sea Lion Island, one of the smallest and the most southerly of the Falklands Islands.
October 2017 - The Green Party Conference
I was invited to the Green Party Autumn conference as one of their speakers, and my two talks over the weekend showed the conference what wildlife we have and will lose should current trends of poaching, killing, deforestation and senseless cruelty carry on unchecked in our countryside and around the world. To read the post that tells you more please click here.
October 2017 - Wolf Action Group Interview
The Wolf Action Group of the Finnish Nature League; Luonto-Liiton susiryhmä strives to spread factual information about the wolf to influence attitudes and to reduce unnecessary fear and hatred of wolves. In Finland, so far wolf conservation has failed, even though the wolf is classified as a highly endangered species. Despite conservation measures, the wolf population has not grown. Poaching is unfortunately still a commonplace occurrence. I was interviewed on this issue and you can read this on the following link.
September 2017 - Nat Geo Wild
I was one of the invited panel of experts for a filmed debate for National Geographic, and specifically their channel Nat Geo Wild and partners ,The Week magazine. This thought-provoking and inspiring panel discussion focused on the some of the themes that will be explored in the two upcoming programmes – Paradise Islands and Photo Ark, both streaming on National Geographic in October. The full story of this can bee seen on the following link.
September 2017 - Waves Event
I did a talk and photography workshop as part of the WAVES Xth International Symposium on Wild Fauna being held at the University of Trásos-Montes and Alto Douro, in Vila Real city. Located in the North of Portugal close to the Douro Region, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The event was the tenth and you can see all the details on the following link.
August 2017 - Birdfair Talk
I was invited by the British Birdwatching Fair in Rutland to do a talk about my conservation photography . “Conservation with a Camera” covered how I use my camera too help wildlife here in the UK and around the world. My talk went down really well I thought with lots of interest and questions from the audience afterwards. To read more about this see the follwing link.
July 2017 - Global Tiger Day 2017
A number of my Tiger images were used for Global Tiger day 2017 by 21st Century Tiger. I donate 25% from the sales of my limited edition Tiger prints to 21 Century Tiger. They help to protect wild Tigers all around the world in many ways with their work. To see the full blog covering this amazing day set aside for Tigers see this link.
May 2017 - Arkive Pygmy Hogs
Arkive used a number of my Pygmy Hog images to illustrate a guest blog post by Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trusts release of their "Underhogs" film. You can read more about this by clicking here.
May 2017 - Pygmy Hogs -Indian Telegraph
A number of my images were published in India to promote the film called the "Underhogs" which has now been released. A documentary film on the critically endangered pygmy hog that I photographed last year for Durrell. You can read about my trip there here.
March 2017 - Arkive - Deforestation Article
Arkive used a number of my images to help with this brand new feature. Deforestation is a complex and ever-present conservation issue that has numerous impacts on not only our natural world, but the human population too. You can find nd out more about what causes deforestation and what you can do to help Check out our brand new topic page and find out how you can make a difference.
March 2017 - Fauna & Flora International Event
In March I spoke at the Fauna & Flora International in the North-west. Showing how and why I use my camera to give wildlife a voice. If I could I would avenge those acts of cruelty I've seen with my own eyes but I cant. So my camera becomes my weapon of choice and the only way I can really help to portrait what I see on the ground. When we as humans enter their world that first contact should be treasured and respected not abused. To read more on this talk click here.
February 2017 - The Barn Owl Trust
One of my favourite birds didn't do that well in 2016, the Barn Owl. The trust latest report shows where their number had fallen and shows ways to help these iconic owls. The Barn Owl trust used my image to illustrate the report and you can read more here.
February 2017 - National Geographic Magazine
One of my favourite images , a male Sumatran Orangutan being released back into the jungle in Sumatra after being rescued from a palm oil plantation. National Geographic Magazine / Germany have used the image for their article on the great work going on in Sumatra.
December 2016 - Wildcoast Campaign
Some of my images were used in a campaign by WildCoast, a conservation organisation set up to protect and conserve coastal and marine ecosystems and wildlife. In December President Obama permanently protected areas of the Arctic and Atlantic oceans from drilling and my images were used to promote this.
December 2016 - Julian Chichester
Two of my Brown Hare images were used for the front and back covers of Julian Chichester new contemporary furniture catalogue. With branches in the UK and New York it was wonderful to see my images used in this way. All my photographs’ can be purchased and are available in a variety of fine art formats, or as hi resolution images that can be sold directly to; Conservation/environmental organisations. Advertising consultants. Education and scientific resources, Book & magazine publishers, Contact me for more details.
November 2016 - Amigos do Cáster Festival
In November I was invited to do talks about some of my conservation work I do at the Amigos do Cáster Festival – AMBID 2016. It is one of most important Conservation and Nature Photography Festivals in Portugal. You can see more on this by clicking here to see my blog post.
November 2016 - National Geographic Magazine
A wonderful article illustrated by my images covering the work of Panut Hadisiswoyo, Director of OIC in Sumatra is published in November’s issue ofNational Geographic magazine. Telling the story of how the critically endangered Sumatran Orangutans are trafficked and sold as pets. Click here to see the blog post.
October 2016 - Green Party Exhibition
I was invited to the Green Party of England and Wales exhibition in London at Hoxton Arches. One of my images formed part of this brilliant exhibition in London. Click here too see the full story and blog post.
October 2016 - Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2015-Finalist
Two images of mine from Sumatra on the frontline with the rescue team from Orangutan Information Centre made the final of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016 -in the category - Wildlfie Photojournalist : Single image. Click here to see the images.
August 2016 - BBC Radio Interview
I was interviewed on local BBC radio about my work, passion and where it all started ("Globetrotting wildlife photography and your best day"). I spoke about my roots and how everything is linked from my past to my present day wildlife photography. I also touched on how I use those images now to help wildlife through my conservation work.
August 2016 - Published In Finish Press
My images of the Wolves attacking the Brown Bears in Finland made the finish press this week. To see the article please click here
August 2016 - Guardian Full Page Image
One of my Brown Bear images from my recent trip to Finland was published in the Guardian newspaper. The image covered the whole of the center page. The online version also published this which can be seen here.
August 2016 - Guardian Image of the Week
My lone bear image was selected by the Guardian newspaper as one of their images of the day – “The Guardian’s picture editors bring you a selection of photo highlights from around the world” It shows a lone Brown bear walking along a forest lake, deep inside the boreal forest of Finland.
August 2016 - Daily Mail
Several of my images from my recent trip to Finland formed part of the Daily Mail's online feature. This incredible week there resulted in some amazing encounters and images. The article can be seen here.
August 2016 - Bird Watching Magazine
In August's issue of the Bird Watching magazine I have one of my favorite Gannet images published, taken in one of my favorites places also: Hermeness, Shetland isles. It shows the adult Gannet preening its feathers on the steep cliffs of this amazing place.
July 2016 - Pygmy Hogs in the Press
My images of the Pygmy Hog appeared in several newspapers and online highlight the amazing work that is going into saving these creatures that live in the foothills of the Himalayers from going extinct. Click here to see one in the Guardian. click here to see the Barcroft link also
June 2016 - 100th Pygmy Hog Release
I spent two weeks in the province of Assam in North-eastern India to cover the 100th Pygmy Hog release for Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust that are based in Jersey. The work being done to save this critically endangered species was just amazing to witness and be part of. See my blog post for the full story
June 2016 - National Badger week
I had the great privilege of talking in Stafford as part of the National Badger week on behalf of the Badger trust. It was an amazing event to be part of that was highlighting the plight of this wonderful mammal which is at great risk from the cull and current levels of cruelty. Please see my blog for the details.
March 2016 - Wildlife Photography World
Wildlife Photography World is a new quarterly coffee table style publication for wildlife photographers and wildlife lovers from all around the world. The first issue has now been published and I’m pleased to announce that I was invited by the editor to select a few of my favourite images to form a wonderful portfolio section of my images in the first issue. More on this can be seen by click on my blog here.
March 2016 - BAWC - Wildlife Crime Conference March 2016
I had the great privilege of talking at the BAWC Wildlife Crime Conference in Bristol. It was an amazing event to be part of and full of people all fighting in their own way for wildlife that is being killed, trapped and removed within our countryside. Over the two days there were some really moving and powerful talks. More inforamtion here on my blog
February 2016 - BBC Wildlife Magazine
In Februarys issues of BBC Wildlife magazine my images illustrated a six page article about the plight of the Sumatran Orangutans in Sumatra. It showed the work of the rescue team there and also the quarantine facility both Ive spent time with over the many visits to Sumatra Ive done.
December 2015 - Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2015-Finalist
I made the final in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2015 - WPOTY 2015 Finalist - "Saving the Sumatran Orangutans" -The Wildlife Photojournalist Award: Story
December 2015 - Wild Planet magazine
In Decembers issue of Wild Planet magazine I'm pleased to say my fourth article for this wonderful magazine covers the work of Orangutan Information Centre and their rescue team. Please click here to see the article.
November 2015 - Guardian Newspaper
In the Guardian newpaper I helped to put together an article on welfare issues in reguard to wildlife photography and their impact on widllife and all animals. Its a subject I speak alot about and very passinate about. To see the artcile click here.
November 2015 - BBC Wildlife Magazine
In November’s issue of BBC Wildlife there is a wonderful article on Brownfill sites. A barn Owl image from my own project at such a site is used to illustrate this very interesting article.
July 2015 - NPhoto Magazine
In July’s issue of NPhoto magazine I was invited as one of their experts to give me thoughts on one of Nikon’s lens you couldn’t live without. It’s a truly amazing lens for wildlife and I explained why.
July 2015 - BBC Website
In June I was featured on the BBC and BBC Midlands website. They covered my several years of work documenting the plight of the Sumatran Orangutans. It was great coverage and told you where it all started. Click here to see the article.
June 2015 - Telegraph newspaper
A gallery of my Sumatran Orangutan images were displayed in the Telegraph newspaper site. They show my time spent with the HOCRU rescue team in Sumatra. A blog post about this rescue can be seen here. The gallery images here
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June 2015 - NPhoto Magazine
In the June issue of N-Photo magazine, out now in all good newspaper shops and online there is a brand new feature called "On assignment". Where I talk a little about my recent two week trip to Sumatra shadowing and living with the HOCRU ream from the Orangutan Information Centre. See my blog for the full post.
February 2015 - Wild Planet Magazine
In the February’s issue of the highly acclaimed photographic magazine, Wild Planet I have my third article published to date, talking about my life-long love of Barn Owls and the struggles they face with the changeable weather conditions here in the UK. Click here to see the article.
December 2014 - National press
A number of my Sumatran Orangutan photographs made the press. Giving this crucially endangered ape the coverage itso badly needs to stay alive. The Mirror, Telegraph and a more detailed story here in the Daily Express
December 2014 - Nottingham University
For the third year in a row I was invited to Nottingham University to talk to the students their on a masters course in photography. It’s always great to be asked and also inspire the next generation of photographers.
November 2014 -sustainability conference, Portugal
I was invited to attend a conference on sustainability presented by the Jeronimo Martins group in Lisbon, Portugal. I presented images and slideshows showing my ongoing work in Sumatra and the effect palm oil is having on this island. To see the blog post and links click here.
September 2014 -The Eyes of Nikon Photo Exhibition, China
The Eyes of Nikon Photo Exhibition, a complete collection of photos captured with Nikon digital SLR cameras and NIKKOR lenses by photographers active around the world, will be held from August 23 - September 30 at the Nikon Plaza Shanghai.Nikon, Japan have just sent me a few photos of this exhibition, where my work was one of the 12 from original 21 photographers chosen to be part of this event. See my blog here for more details.
August 2014 - Wild Planet Magazine
In Augusts’ issue of the Wild Planet magazine I have an article covering fieldcraft something I have always applied and feel is one of, if not the most important tool in your box as a wildlife photographer. Click here to see the blog and links.
May 2014 -BBC Wildlife website
A selection of images from the Spotlight Sumatra exhibition where published on the BBC Wildlife website. Some of my images where included click here to see the link to these images.
May 2014 -Wild Planet Magazine
Wild Planet magazine published one of my articles on Sumatra and I also had the front cover of this widely respected magazine. Click here to see the link to this beautiful magazine.
May 2014 - Spotlight Sumatra Exhibition
An exhibition of the amazing wildlife of Sumatra is displayed during the month of May called Spotlight Sumatra. A number of my images are included which is a great honour. Clickhere to see the images and links
April 2014 - BBC Wildlife Magazine
In Aprils’ issue of the BBC Wildlife magazine I had the great pleasure of having one of my Water vole images published. Here is the image.
March 2014 - Telegraph, Guardian Media
A number of my Penguin images were published in March from my agents Barcroft Media. Telegraph and Guardian. Click here to see the link to Barcroft
December 2013 - Nikon's 80th Anniversary
As part of Nikon's 80th Anniversary I have been chosen to become one of the -Eyes of Nikon- Contributing photographers. A collection of original photos by twenty photographers active around the world, as well as explanations of the NIKKOR lenses. Scheduled for release on December, 2013. Click here to see blog, here for Nikon
November 2013
I’m delighted to share with all my followers that one of my favourite Sumatran Orangutan photos called Beautiful Eyes has been selected to form part of Nikon Pro special tablet edition- Nikon Pro WILD a free special tablet edition, featuring the very best in wildlife photography and giving you a taste of the full Nikon Pro Magazine
October 2013 - Nikon Owner Magazine
I had a wonderful article in the world renowned Nikon Owner Magazine . The coverage of this magazine is worldwide and once more the plight of the Sumatran Orangutans will be seen on a global stage. My promise and continued mission for these apes is to give them a voice through my images. Click here to see my blog
September 2013 - Currys &PC World
I was asked by high street giants Currys &PC World to become a judge on their six week photo challenge. The competition see’s you putting your skills to the test in a series of photography challenges where the winner could win one of several amazing new compact cameras as well as a chance to attend a one day photography course with an expert photographer. See my blog post here
August 2013 -Finalist GDT 2013
GDT / European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013
My photograph "New Life” capturing a family of Black-bowed Albatrosses in the morning light from the Falkland islands. Made the final of this prestigious award. With several of my images making the quarter-finals also.
With nearly 1000 photographers from 39 countries, who entered almost 14,000 pictures into this GDT competition my image made the final in the Bird category.
June 2013 -Natural History Museum Talk
My first talk was images from Madagascar and Sumatra and my second talk covered my work with Tigers and the amazing Falkland islands. I wanted to take people there with my work and descriptions of these magical places I hold dear to my heart. Click here to see my blog post covering these events.
June 2013 -Salgado-related talks NHM London
I was invited back to the Natural History Museum in London as part of their season of Salgado-related talks in the Darwin Centre’s Attenborough Studio. Such an amazing privilege as a wildlife photographer to be asked to form part of this outstanding exhibition in such a truly amazing place.
April 2013 - Nikon Pro Magazine
One of my Barn Owl images has been selected for the April issue of Nikon Pro. I’m representing the UK at the Nikon EXPO event throughout Europe
Nikon Pro is the tri-yearly print and iPad magazine for professional photographers and serious enthusiasts. It features the best in photographic imagery and technical advice from around the world.
April 2013 - BBC Wildlife Magazine
The April issue of BBC Wildlife magazine I'm pleased to say includes one of my Barn Owl images. A bird that has fascinated me since childhood. Amazing birds and hope you enjoy this issue which is packed with tips and advice on these birds.
March 2013 -Extinction Film
This video is part of the Extinction- Not the end of the world which is currently on at the Natural History Museum in London. The video contains alot of my still images and some video work I took during my Spotlight Sumatra trip there . Click here to see this short film or you can visit this amazing museum in London and see this exhibition for yourself.
January 2013 - BBC Wildlife Magazine
A selection of my photographs has been chosen to form part of the online gallery of the highly prestigious and respected BBC Wildlife magazine; Discover Wildlife. Showing some of my images from Sumatra. Click here to see those photographs.
January 2013 - 50th Birthday Edition BBC Wildlife
One of my Sumatran Orangutan images graced the 50th Birthday edition of the highly respected BBC Wildlife Magazine. Giving these animals some amazing coverage. Click here to see the image.
November 2012 - Spotlight Sumatra Talks
I had two amazing days presenting my Spotlight Sumatra talks in the Natural History Museum, London and Chester Zoo To speak at two such amazing and well respected places was a great honour for me. Click here to see my blog
November 2012- WWT Photography Competition
WWT Photography Competition 2011-2012 closed in November - There were four heats in this photography competition over the year. Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter. I was chosen as one of the regional judges for WWT Martin Mere.
November 2012 -Media Coverage for Sumatran Orangutans
Several of my Sumatran Orangutan images from my recent trip were published in the national newspapers and online. They featured in The Sun The Mirror Independent and a second story in the Daliy Mail
October 2012
My Otter image has been chosen for the front cover of the Wildlife Trusts 2013 calendar. The image is also inside on the month of January.
October 2012 - Barn Owl Trust Handbook
The Barn Owl Conservation Handbook is a comprehensive guide for ecologists, surveyors, land managers and ornithologists written by the Barn Owl Trust. I help this trust in any way and my Barn Owl images were chosen for this book. Click here buy this book.
July 2012 - Birdwatching Magazine
One of my Dartford Warbler images made the front cover of the Birdwatching Magazine alongside a double-paged image to accompany the article inside. Click here to see the front page image and here for the double-paged image
July 2012 -Practical Photography Magazine
In July’s issue of the Practical Photography magazine I have an article on fieldcraft. I give my top ten 10 fieldcraft tips that will help you in your own wildlife photography. Click here to see the PDF of the interview
April 2012 - NPhoto Magazine
In April’s issues of Nikon’s N Photo magazine my Dartford Warbler image made their In pictures Inspirational Nikon photography from around the world section. Click here to see the article.
March 2012 - Media Coverage
Several of my owl images made the papers in March, showing some of the lengths I go to in order to get some of those moments I capture from the wild. Click here to see The Mail online and here for the Sun.
March 2012 - Birdwatching Magazine
In March's issue of the Birdwatching magazine I have four pages of my images along with text covering the high tides at Parkgate. An amazing event I've visited for many years. To view the PDF of the article please click here.
February 2012 - Practical Photography
In February’s issue of the Practical Photography magazine there is an interview with myself covering my obsession with waders. In the interview I reveal the reasons behind my passion for these birds and these amazing Spring Tides in Norfolk, and I also discuss the field craft techniques and camera techniques. I touch on what wildlife photography means to me and how I hope to inspire people to see the beautiful world of wildlife which is everywhere. Click here to see the PDF of the interview
January 2012 - BBC Wildlife Magazine
One of my Barn Owl images called Frosty Morning has a double page spread in January’s issue of the much respected BBC Wildlife magazine
December 2011 - Birdwatching Magazine
One of my favourite Spring Tide image taken in Norfolk has been chosen for the December issue of the Birdwatching magazine. The image which is called Take Off
December 2011 - Wader images in the press
Several of my wader images from the amazing springtides in Norfolk made the papers in December, showing the beauty of this event. Click here to see The Mail online and here for the Daily Telegraph image of the day.
December 2011 - Practical Photography Magazine
I was a guest expert in Decembers issue of Practical Photography, a great magazine, full of advice, tips and gear reviews each month. One of my Barn Owl shots along with the tips and how I got the shot where included in this issue, carrying on my passion for showing how I work in the field at the same time helping others to take better photos.
September 2011 - BWPA Awards
British Wildlife Photography Awards 2011
My image calling down the valley was short listed from thousands of images and made the final of the 2011 competition. It’s a male Red Grouse calling down the mist covered valley below him, taken with a wide angled lens to capture the bird within its habitat.
September 2011- Daily Telegraph
One of my favourite images of the Spring Tides at Norfolk, was published in the Daily Telegraph newspaper, the image can be seen by clicking on the Telegraphs website here. Its shows thousands of waders taking off in Norfolk.
August 2011 - Online Gallery with BBC Wildlife Magazine
A selection of my photographs has been chosen to form part of the online gallery of the highly prestigious and respected BBC Wildlife magazine; Discover Wildlife. Showing a few of my favourite images taken in the wild, capturing private and personal moments with my camera
July 2011 - Finalist in GDT 2011
GDT / European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2011
My photograph "Spring Tide" capturing thousands of waders taking off during a Norfolk spring tide made the final of this prestigious award. With several of my images making the quarter-finals also. The image captures the movement of those birds by using a slow shutter speed, giving the image a real sense of movement. With nearly 1000 photographers from 39 countries, who entered almost 14,000 pictures into this GDT competition my image made the final in the Bird category.
June 2011 - Kissing Puffins BBC Wildlfie
Further to the success of my Puffin images in the month of May, the highly respected BBC wildlife magazine, chose my image “Kissing Puffin’s “ for a full page spread in their June issue
May 2011 - Puffins in the Press
Several of my Puffins images made the national press during the month on May. The photographs were a result of many hours of watching these amazing seabirds that only come ashore for a short period each year to breed and raise their family. The Mail, The Sun and the Independent where a few of the papers that covered this story.
November 2010 - BWPA Finalist
The British Wildlife Photography Awards: Collection 1 Book showcases the very best entries from the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2010. My image called frosty morning made the final from thousands of entries and is included in this stunning coffee table book which is a celebration of British wildlife as captured on camera by today’s best amateur and professional photographers.
July 2010 -BBC Veolia Environmental Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2010
My image "Fighting Puffins" made it to the final in the BBC Veolia Environmental Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2010.
June 2010 - BBC Halcyon River Diaries Book
I had three Water vole images published and text printed about his Dippers in the new BBC Halcyon River Diaries Book written by Charlie Hamilton James and his wife Philippa Forrester. His great new book is on sale now.
March 2010 - Birdwatching Magazine
I covered the event for the Birdwatching Magazine, capturing photographs of the day in a photo journalistic manner, showing my versatility as a photographer.
March 2010 - Barn Owl image
“We think your photography is fantastic and would like to thank you for making it so easy for us to locate and obtain this superb image which projected our design concept perfectly. We will certainly be in touch again when we have a need for wildlife images."
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October 2009 - Dipper of the Dales article
Frontcover and double spread feature in Birdwatching Magazine My article "Dippers of the Dale" argued that it was time to give the dipper a break.
September 2009 -BBC Countryfile Photographic Competition 2009
Shortlisted in the BBC Countryfile Photographic Competition 2009 with my image called "Barn Owl With Prey"
September 2009 - BWPA Commended Image
Shortlisted and commended in the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2009 Craig's work can be seen in this image from the BWPA Exhibition
