ANN AVEYARD  PHOTOGRAPHY

A little more about me.

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My home is in Ringwood, Hampshire, on the edge of the beautiful New Forest.

Nature has always been at the heart of my life. Growing up in rural Wales, the countryside was my playground, and from an early age I developed a deep appreciation for the natural world. Photography soon became a passion, and after a successful career as a registered nurse within the NHS, I decided to pursue that passion professionally.

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I studied photography at Poole College and Bournemouth University before becoming a professional wedding photographer in 2012. Over the next decade, I had the privilege of capturing countless special moments, from weddings to family celebrations, and meeting many wonderful people along the way. While I loved documenting those memories, my lifelong connection with nature eventually led me to focus entirely on wildlife photography.

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My passion for photographing wildlife truly began during my first visit to Kenya in 2011. Since then, spending time in the natural world and observing wild animals in their environment has become both a privilege and an inspiration. I strive to create images that tell a story — revealing behaviour, personality, interaction and emotion within the animal world. Wildlife photography demands patience, perseverance and respect for nature, but the rewards can be extraordinary.

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Over the past 16 years, I have received numerous national photography awards, and my images have been featured in newspapers and magazines across the UK. I feel incredibly fortunate to travel throughout Britain and overseas photographing wildlife, including many return visits to Kenya over the last 15 years. I also lead photographic safaris in the Masai Mara, a place that holds a special place in my heart. Sharing this remarkable wildlife paradise with others, and helping people create unforgettable memories and meaningful images, is something I truly love.

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For me, a safari is about far more than simply seeing wildlife. It is about sharing knowledge, inspiring curiosity, building connections and embracing the unpredictability of the wild. It is about becoming immersed in the landscape until you are no longer just observing nature, but feeling part of it.

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I am proud to be a member of Nature First, an alliance dedicated to responsible nature photography. Wildlife photographers are uniquely privileged to witness the beauty and fragility of the natural world, and I hope my work can help inspire greater appreciation, understanding and conservation of the wildlife and wild places we are so fortunate to share.