Awards
Throughout my photography journey, I have been honoured to receive recognition in a number of national and international photography competitions. Each award represents years of passion, patience, creativity, and dedication to capturing the beauty of the natural world.
From macro and close-up photography to wildlife, fungi, and slime molds, these achievements have inspired me to continue exploring nature through my lens and pushing my creativity further. Here are a few of my most special awards that I’m proud to share with you.
I hope my work inspires others to get outdoors, appreciate nature, and continue capturing the incredible beauty that surrounds us.
Receiving a Highly Commended award in Natural Artistry category in the 61st Natural History Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition for my slime mold photograph was truly one of the most unforgettable moments of my photography journey. To have my work recognised by one of the world’s most prestigious wildlife photography competitions felt both surreal and incredibly emotional.
Slime molds are often overlooked because of their tiny size and hidden woodland habitats, so being able to showcase their beauty on an international stage means so much to me. This recognition reflects the patience, dedication, and countless hours spent searching forests and carefully photographing these fascinating organisms.
It was an amazing feeling to see something I’m so passionate about appreciated at such a high level, and it has inspired me even more to continue exploring and sharing the hidden wonders of the natural world through my photography.
I’m honoured to have my slime mold photography portfolio shortlisted in the Portfolio Category of the 2026 National Geographic Traveller Photography Competition. This recognition celebrates my passion for exploring the hidden beauty of the natural world through macro photography and focus stacking techniques.
The shortlisted series features a collection of intricate slime molds photographed in their natural habitats, revealing the incredible colours, textures, and tiny details often invisible to the naked eye. Through patience, fieldcraft, and creative lighting, I aim to showcase these fascinating organisms as miniature works of art while inspiring others to appreciate the beauty of nature’s smallest subjects.
Winning the Nature Photographer of the Year 2018 award with The Societies of Photographers was an incredibly proud and emotional moment in my photography journey. Having my work recognised by such a respected photography organisation meant a great deal to me and gave me even more confidence to continue pursuing my passion for nature photography.
The winning image captures two beautifully patterned butterflies resting together in soft natural light — a moment that required patience, timing, and careful composition. For me, this photograph represents the beauty, delicacy, and harmony found in nature, which is something I always try to express through my work.
Receiving this award was not only recognition for a single image, but also for the years of dedication spent learning, exploring, and photographing the natural world. It remains one of my most treasured achievements and continues to inspire me to create meaningful and artistic nature photography.
Winning the Macro and Close-Up Photographer of the Year 2018 award with The Societies of Photographers was a truly special and unforgettable achievement in my photography career. To have my work recognised by such a respected organisation was both an honour and a huge encouragement for me as a macro photographer.
Macro photography has always been a passion of mine because it allows me to reveal the incredible details, textures, and beauty hidden within the smallest parts of nature. This award represented not only the final image itself, but also the patience, dedication, and countless hours spent in the field searching for the perfect moment and light.
Receiving this recognition gave me even more motivation to continue exploring the miniature world through my lens and sharing the hidden beauty of nature with others. It remains one of the proudest moments of my photographic journey and an achievement I will always treasure.
Winning The Natural World – Botanical and Fungi Photographer of the Year 2023 with The Societies of Photographers was a truly special and rewarding achievement in my photography journey. This image, featuring a beautifully illuminated mushroom in its natural environment, reflects my passion for revealing the hidden beauty and intricate details found within nature.
What made this award especially meaningful was the recognition of the creativity, patience, and technical precision involved in capturing such a delicate scene. The soft light shining through the mushroom highlights the incredible structure and detail that often goes unnoticed in the natural world.
Fungi photography has always fascinated me because of its mysterious and artistic appearance, and this award gave me the opportunity to share that fascination with a wider audience. Being recognised by The Societies of Photographers among so many talented photographers was both an honour and a proud moment for me.
This achievement continues to inspire me to explore nature more deeply and create images that encourage others to appreciate the extraordinary beauty hidden in even the smallest subjects.
