About me...I started my photographic journey in the modest school darkroom and the fond memeories of watching slideshows with the family. A world away from the wild places where much of my time is now spent. Born and raised in Northern Ireland, I’m now based in S.E. England.Aware of my carbn footprint has meant a reduction in travel for me but I still do most of my projects far afield. See more of my adventures in BEHND THE SCENES.
Inspirations
I was first inspired to develop an interest in photography by my father and uncle. They both always had a camera in hand and I often performed the role of reluctant subject. As I grew up, I decided my preference was to be on the other side of the camera, pressing the shutter.My Approach
For me, great images are always driven by going the extra mile. Looking at the world from a different perspective, not following the crowd. My ambition is to find fresh dimensions and new perspectives. I embrace and relish the challenge of doing things differently and of creating genuinely unique images. You can see this in my COLLECTIONS, whether my innovative EIGHT FEET collection or my new FILM EXPRESSION collection.
Why wildlife photography?
I mostly photograph wildlife because of the empathy I feel for these subjects, and my concern for wildlife conservation. I am passionate about nature and love the beauty of what the world has to offer and have spent decades studying and photographing wild animals. I believe you can only be good at something if you have a passion and motivation for what you are doing. Photographing wildlife is so rewarding and gives me so much in return. I gain endless pleasure from the natural world, and through my photography aim to convey its intimacy, allure and raw beauty. I am grateful for every moment I spend in nature among wildlife.
Wildlife Conservation
In today’s world, wild animals must compete with us and struggle with the negative impact we have on their environment. I confess, for too long I didn’t do enough. However, in recent times I’ve a made conscious effort to do more. I now support various conservation causes including the Elephant Family and National Park Rescue, to whom I support through my EIGHT FEET fine art book. By supporting these and other important initiatives, I try to do my part in saving wildlife from further decline.Contact Graeme
graeme@purdy.photography+44 (0) 79 76 75 32 69