I am a highly acclaimed visual artist, photographer, and new media developer with a profound passion for capturing the beauty of natural history and environmental conservation through my lens. My multidisciplinary background and expertise in new media technologies have allowed me to showcase my artistic vision and make a positive impact in the field of visual storytelling.
Throughout my career, I have garnered recognition as a multi-award-winning photographer, showcasing my unique fusion of artistry and love for the natural world. I have embarked on captivating journeys into wildlife, ecological processes, and environmental conservation, creating stunning imagery that captures the beauty and importance of our planet.
My early professional life in Spain nurtured my passion for photography, environmental sciences, and natural history. I gained valuable experience working for record and music management companies, as well as renowned organizations like Greenpeace and Amnesty International. This diverse background has shaped my artistic perspective and commitment to social and environmental causes.
As a New Media Developer and Digital Assets Manager at Adrian Bloom Horticultural Ltd and Bloompictures.com, I played a pivotal role in the transition to digital asset management, contributing to the success of one of the UK's premier botanical picture libraries. My expertise in new media technologies and digital strategy has been further utilized in my role as the New Media Manager at The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, where I collaborated on projects for esteemed institutions such as the European Union, The British Council, The British Library, and The Natural History Museum.
In addition to my terrestrial photography, I am also an experienced drone pilot, capturing breathtaking aerial perspectives on three different continents. Furthermore, my underwater photography skills have been honed through extensive work in Europe and Oceania, including Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, and Polynesia.
While I have worked on a variety of projects, including stock, editorial, advertising, and fashion, my true passion lies in creating fine art projects that evoke emotion and provoke thought.
AWARDS
2022
New York Photography Awards.
Gold Winner at the New York Photography Awards 2022 for my collection "Antipodean Fur Seals of Australia and New Zealand" under the Professional Nature Photography - Underwater category.
Muse Photography Awards.
Gold Winner at the Muse Photography Awards 2022 for my collection "Antipodean Fur Seals of Australia and New Zealand" under the Professional Nature Photography - Wildlife category.
Gold Winner at the Muse Photography Awards 2022 for my collection "Deconstruction of a Cannonball Tree Bloom" under the Professional Mobile Photography - Nature category.
Gold Winner at the Muse Photography Awards 2022 for my collection "Antipodean Fur Seals of Australia and New Zealand" under the Professional Nature Photography - Underwater category.
Gold Winner at the Muse Photography Awards 2022 for my collection "Antipodean Fur Seals of Australia and New Zealand" under the Professional Fine Art Photography - Wildlife category.
Silver Winner at the Muse Photography Awards 2022 for my collection "Antipodean Fur Seals of Australia and New Zealand" under the Professional Nature Photography - Wildlife category.
Silver Winner at the Muse Photography Awards 2022 for my collection "Antipodean Fur Seals of Australia and New Zealand" under the Professional Nature Photography - Wildlife category.
Silver Winner at the Muse Photography Awards 2022for my collection "Ambushed by Dragons" under the Professional Nature Photography - Wildlife category.
Silver Winner at the Muse Photography Awards 2022 for my collection "Ambushed by Dragons" under the Professional Black & White Photography - Wildlife category.
Prix de la Photographie, Paris.
Silver Medal in category: Nature-Underwater (Professional) with "Antipodean Fur Seals of Australia and New Zealand".
Budapest International Photography Awards.
Honourable Mention in the category: Nature- Underwater (Professional) with "Antipodean Fur Seals of Australia and New Zealand"
International Photography Awards.
Honourable Mention at the 8th International Photography Awards 2022 for my collection "Antipodean Fur Seals of Australia and New Zealand" under the Professional Nature-Underwater category.
Fine Art Photography Awards.
Nominated at the 8th Fine Art Photography Awards, 2022 for my collection "Antipodean Fur Seals of Australia and New Zealand" under the Professional Wildlife/Animals category.
Fine Art Photography Awards, London.
2016
PX3, Prix de la Photographie Paris.
First Prize Gold Medal in category: Press/Environmental for "Like Fish out of water".
First Prize Gold Medal in category: Nature/Underwater for "Song to the Siren".
Third Prize Bronze Medal in category: Nature/Other for "Like Fish out of water".
Honourable Mention in the category: Nature/Wildlife for "Song to the Siren".
International Photographer of the Year Award.
Honourable Mention in the category: Wildlife for "Song to the Siren".
Monochrome Awards, USA.
Honourable Mention in the category: Wildlife for "Calf's portrait".
Honourable Mention in the category: Wildlife for "Pirouette".
Black & White Spider Awards, USA.
Honourable Mention in the category: Wildlife for "Hide and Seek".
Honourable Mention in the category: Wildlife for "Eye to Eye Contact".
2015
Fine Art Photography Awards, London.
Winner First Prize Gold Medal in category: Wildlife / Animals for "Whale Nation: Humpback Whales of the South Pacific".
Nominee in Nature category for "Strandings".
PX3, Prix de la Photographie Paris.
Winner First Price Gold Medal in category: Nature/Underwater for Whale Nation: "Humpback Whales of the South Pacific".
People's Choice in category: Nature/Underwater for Whale Nation: "Humpback Whales of the South Pacific".
Winner Third Prize Bronze Medal in category: Nature for Whale Nation: "Humpback Whales of the South Pacific".
International Photographer of the Year Award.
Third Place Winner in the category: Nature/Wildlife for Whale Nation: "Humpback Whales of the South Pacific".
Honourable Mention in the category: Photojournalism/Story for "Like fish out of water".
Monochrome Awards, USA.
5 Honourable Mentions in Wildlife, Fine Art, Nature and Portraits categories.
Outdoor Photographer of the Year.
Finalist 'Outdoor Photographer of the Year" 2015.
EXHIBITIONS
I have exhibited all over the world both as a solo artist and on joint exhibitions.
2015: Malaga, Spain. "Humpback Whales of the South Pacific" with Lisa Rackstraw.
2013: The Gallery@OXO, London, Great Britain.
2011: Dublin Arts Council, Ohio, USA.
2010: One Exchange Square, Hong Kong. Istanbul, Turkey. The Gallery@OXO, London, Great Britain.
2009: The Dean Clough Gallery, Halifax, Canada. The Gallery@OXO, London, Great Britain.
2008: The Gallery@OXO, London, Great Britain.
2001: “First Photographic Contest” The Royal Orchid Society. London. Great Britain.
2000: “Annual Open Exhibition”. Norwich Art Centre. Norwich Great Britain.
1999: “Portraits” a one-man exhibition at the “Olvidados Room” Luís Buñuel Image and Technology Institute. Madrid, Spain.
1994: “Angels”. Fritz Photographic Showroom. Madrid, Spain.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
BOOKS
2022
"Strandings: Confessions of a Whale Scavenger" by Peter Riley. Profile Books Ltd. 24 February 2022.
2016
"Outdoors Photographer of the Year: Portfolio I". Edited by: Ammonite Press. ISBN-139781781452592. Publishers: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd , Ammonite Press. 1 Mar 2016. Description: Featured as one of the photographers who collaborated with the project.
PX3, Prix de la Photographie Paris. Annual PX3 Book No. 10 (2016). Featured as one of the award-winning photographers.
2015
PX3, Prix de la Photographie Paris. Annual PX3 Book No. 9 (2015). Featured as one of the award-winning photographers.
2013
As part of my ongoing collaboration with Sifting Perspectives, I am one of the proud artists represented in the book “Sifting Perspectives 205-2012”.
The images in this book draw upon many different themes, from intimate family life to asking if Down's syndrome occurs within every race or culture, from an actress recreating Vermeer paintings to portraits of teenage girls. From photographs taken by people with Down's syndrome to people with Down's syndrome in the workplace. From lovers and married couples to newborn babies.
2010
"A Different Journey...". Self-published. Dec 16, 2010. A series of portraits were taken between 2008 and 2010.
"Shifting Perspectives Exhibition Catalogue 2010". Feb 2010. GlaxoSmithKline. Publication description: Catalogue of the Shifting Perspectives Exhibition 2010. 8-10 pp.
MAGAZINES AND ARTICLES
AOL UK / Huffington Post (UK). Burda Senator Verlag GmbH (Germany). Daily Mirror (UK). Eden Co. (UK). Mail Online (UK). Mondadori Magazines (France). OutHouse Publishing (UK). Sunday Express Magazine (UK). The British Journal of Photography (UK).
EDUCATION
2002-1999 BSc (Hons) in Biological Imaging. The University of Derby. Derby. Great Britain. First Class Honours Degree.
1999-1998 Natural Sciences Access Course. Norwich City College. Norwich, Great Britain.
1995-1991 HND in Media and Photography. Luís Buñuel Institute. Madrid Spain.
1993 Diploma in Advanced Photography. The Centre for the Study of Video and Image. Madrid, Spain.
1992 Diploma in Video and Video Editing. Madrid Local Government. Madrid, Spain.