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Hi i'm Heather, a photographer & creative designer from the Brecon Beacons in South Wales.

Whether you want to capture magic moments on the big day, celebrate your new arrival, or immortalise your favourite furfriend, I’m always ready to make it happen.

08/06/2026

World Ocean Day 🌊

I have been thinking a lot about the sea lately. Perhaps as I have been lucky enough to spend time on a couple of very different islands recently. Places full of wildlife, extreme weather and little reminders of how much is happening around us when we slow down enough to notice.

Some of these photographs are from Hornøya in Norway, somewhere that felt wonderfully wild and a little bit otherworldly at times. Others are from a recent stay on Skokholm Island, much closer to home but equally as beautiful.

The ocean connects places that seem impossibly far apart. It carries stories, seasons, migrations, and fragile ecosystems that we as humans are only beginning to understand. And yet, for all its power, it feels increasingly vulnerable too.

World Ocean Day feels like a good moment to pay attention. I think time spent somewhere wild has a way of changing how you see things a bit. After Hornøya and Skokholm, the ocean feels less like a backdrop and more like something alive, busy and surprisingly fragile.

Also, puffins are the most hilarious little things out there, full of personality and curious enough to come close if you stay still long enough. I could happily watch them for hours 😍

Have you got a favourite sea bird, or a stretch of coastline you always find yourself going back to?

01/04/2026

International Bird Day marks an annual turning point: longer days, softer air, and returning migrating birds fill the skies once more.

Seeing puffins always makes me smile. Their vibrant beaks and curious expressions make them a joy to photograph. Here's one from last year's trip to Skomer Island 📸

I’m especially excited this year as I count down to my stay on Skokholm Island. It’s been on my wish list for a while now, and I am so looking forward to being surrounded by puffins and other seabirds, spotting other wildlife too, and finally seeing the Manx shearwaters for the first time.

Have you seen any returning birds yet? I’d love to hear what signs of spring you’ve noticed 🐦✨

10/01/2026

During this cold spell, a little pied wagtail has been visiting the garden. Watching these elegant, energetic birds pick their way through the frosted grass reminds me how important it is to support our garden birds in winter.

To help birds like the wagtail during cold weather, here are some simple tips:

✅ High-energy food like suet, sunflower hearts, peanuts, and mealworms will give them the fuel they need to keep warm.

✅ Keep feeders clean and topped up, especially first thing in the morning and late afternoon when birds need the most energy.

✅ Fresh water can be hard to find in a freeze, so pop out a shallow dish and break any ice that forms.

✅ A sheltered corner of the garden, with trees, shrubs, or a hedge, provides a safe place for them to perch and rest.

Supporting your local birds makes a real difference. If you’ve had any visitors lately, I’d love to know who’s stopped by your garden. 🐦‍⬛🦉

The Wildlife Trusts
RSPB Cymru
RSPB
Bannau Brycheiniog - Brecon Beacons - National Park
Canon UK
Visit Brecon Beacons Bannau Brycheiniog

07/01/2026

🎄✨ Over Christmas and New Year, I took a short break and enjoyed all the love, light, and leftover gravy with my little crew. Time with family, fairy lights, and my furbabies is truly the best gift.

This year’s decorations reflected my love for wild and woodland themes. There were hedgehogs in trees, candlelight, and cosy corners by the fire. I added a bit of wildlife-inspired magic everywhere.

Toby, Starzy, and Summer were always close by, ready for cuddles, a bit of chaos, and the occasional festive treat.

As we start the new year, I want to say thank you. Whether you booked a shoot, shared a kind word, or followed my work, your support means so much. I look forward to capturing more stories, adventures, and muddy paws in 2026.

I hope your days are calm, your coffee is hot, and your year is filled with moments to remember.

With love from me, Toby, Starzy, and Summer. 🐾🎁🌟

11/11/2025

Today we remember.

Each tiny cross, each poppy gently catching the light, holds a name, a memory, a story. I took this photograph a few years ago in the grounds of Cardiff Castle. I remember the stillness, the quiet weight of so many tributes nestled in the grass. It stopped me in my tracks then, and it still does now.

Today, on 11th November, we pause to honour all those who served, who sacrificed, and who continue to do so. We remember their courage, their selflessness, and the families who stood beside them.

Lest we forget ❤️

01/10/2025

The Arctic skies have a way of taking your breath away. At Ekker Island Arctic Lodge in Ekkerøy, I stood on the frozen shoreline, my tripod legs planted firmly in the snow, and watched as the aurora swept across the heavens. Slow shutter speeds meant every ripple of green and violet was gathered gently onto the camera sensor, even as the lights danced far quicker than the eye could follow 💚

It’s always a balance of patience and excitement, adjusting settings with numb fingers, hoping the clouds don’t roll in, then stepping back to simply take it in with my own eyes. The result is a little like bottling up a memory, something to return to long after the night has faded.

Currently, a strong solar storm is rumbling above our heads, which means the lights might be visible across the UK as well. If you have clear skies this week, wrap up warm, head out somewhere dark, and look north. You never know when the sky will put on its own light show.

With winter drawing closer, I can’t help but look forward to the long nights ahead and the promise of more chances to watch the aurora dance.

Would you stay out in the cold for hours for the chance of catching a glimpse?

📅 17/03/25
📍 Ekkerøy, Norway

Canon Norge
Ekker Island Arctic Lodge
Visit Norway

24/09/2025

brings us a little garden visitor with quite the personality. This hedgehog shuffled in quietly, nose twitching, eyes bright, completely absorbed in its evening search for supper. There’s something so grounding about moments like this, when you pause and realise that the wild isn’t always far away, sometimes it’s right there on your doorstep.

Have you spotted hedgehogs in your garden this year? 🦔❤️

Canon UK
RSPB
RSPB Cymru
Bannau Brycheiniog - Brecon Beacons - National Park
The Wildlife Trusts

28/08/2025

🌿 Tiny toes and tangled tails. A morning with the harvest mice 🐭🍂

I’m not sure there’s a more enchanting way to spend a morning than watching tiny whiskered explorers wobble their way through hawthorn branches. These harvest mice were an absolute joy to photograph. Full of character, curiosity and the most delicate detail. Look at those little paws gripping berries like they’re holding the world’s smallest treasure.

Captured during a recent trip to Windows on Wildlife in Dorset, this session was a lovely reminder of the beauty that exists in quiet moments. A slow breath. A still frame. That gentle pause where everything comes together.

Which photo is your favourite? Or better still, what’s the tiniest wild thing you have ever seen up close?

Let me know in the comments 🧡

📅 04/08/25
📍 Wimborne, Dorset

RSPB
Canon UK
Visit-Dorset
The Wildlife Trusts

26/08/2025

Happy International Dog Day from me and the king of the muddy zoomies himself… Toby 🐾💛

If you’ve ever met him, you’ll know Toby’s two great loves in life are belly rubs and getting absolutely covered in mud. Preferably both, in that order.

We recently took a trip to The_Whole_Yard, and to say he had the time of his life would be an understatement. Nose down, tail up, ears flapping. Every puddle was splashed through without a second thought, and every log was a potential throne.

This boy has been my sidekick through it all. Always up for an adventure, always watching the world with those big, soft eyes, constantly reminding me to stop and enjoy the moment. Especially the muddy ones!

So today’s post is for Toby and for all the wonderful dogs out there who fill our lives with love, laughter and the occasional bit of fox poo. You’re the best kind of chaos! 😄

Drop a photo of your own four-legged pal in the comments – I’d love to see them!

Ruffwear
Ruffwear Europe
Canon UK
Bannau Brycheiniog - Brecon Beacons - National Park

21/08/2025

The heat is hitting our wildlife hard right now. This handsome chap stopped for a refreshing drink, and it was a reminder of how important water is for all our wild visitors.

A simple bowl of fresh water in a shady spot can make a big difference for squirrels and other wildlife. Please keep it clean, shallow and safe so everyone can enjoy it 💧🐿️🪶🦋

RSPB
Canon UK
Visit-Dorset

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