Tag:tuvalu
I’m pleased to see some of my drone footage being used as part of the UK’s Channel 4 News documentary about Tuvalu, premiering at COP 28 this month. It’s always been my ambition that my work, both photo and video, become part of the dialogue about the threats and consequences of climate change. Knowing my imagery is being viewed by attendees at the conference gives me some satisfaction that photography and documentary filmmaking can at least help visualise the threats […]
If you were reading the Guardian recently, you may have seen two of my images appear in the article “Facing Extinction, Tuvalu considers the digital clone of a country”. Have you heard of Tuvalu? If you’ve followed my work over the past few years you have surely heard of it. But for those who are unfamiliar, Tuvalu is the world’s 4th smallest country by land area, with a population of only 11,000 people spread out over a number of islands […]
Video clips from my project Tuvalu – Beneath the Rising Tide are now available for licensing through Pond5. View the collection HERE Taken in early 2019, these unique aerial clips show the fragility of the world’s 4th smallest country. The clips are suitable for editorial and commercial usages and are available in both HD and 4K. They are some of the only available aerial clips of this tint Pacific island nation. More information about Tuvalu – Beneath the Rising Tide: […]
“For me, the print is the ultimate expression of my craft. As a piece of artwork, it can connect the viewer with my vision and create a shared appreciation of the image through its tangible form.” For the first time, limited edition fine art prints of my work are now available on the SHOP page. The limited edition print currently available is the one shown above, ‘Tuvalu’. It is released as an edition of only 30, plus 1 Artist’s Proof, […]
I am really pleased to share the news that one of my images from my recent project Tuvalu: Beneath the Rising Tide has been shortlisted for the British Photography Awards. Followers of my work will be familiar with this particular image which has been one of the more popular images from the series. For those of you who have not seen it before, here is the story behind the image: Two girls play in an abandoned building in Tuvalu’s capital, […]
I’m very happy to share the news that one of my images recently received the Environmental Photographer of the Year Changing Environments Prize from CIWEM. Taken in Tuvalu, it depicts the effects of coastal erosion, in the south west Pacific. It’s a problem that is being exacerbated by sea level rise and is from a series I produced in early 2019 looking at the impacts of sea level rise, coastal erosion and climate change impacts on the tiny south west […]
If you happen to be in Birmingham (UK) this October 7th, I shall be presenting my work at the News Impact Summit, “A New Era for Climate Change Reporting”, hosted by the European Journalism Center and the Google News Initiative. I’ll be showing my recent work from Tuvalu, specifically discussing how using drones has enhanced my ability to communicate issues connected to climate change. Registration is free. If you happen to be in the area, I hope to see some […]
Follow me on my journey across this Pacific island paradise that is on the front lines of climate change. From rising sea levels and flooding, to ocean acidification and pollution, the challenges are diverse for the world’s 4th smallest country. The spirit of the people in this isolated corner of the world however is unique and proud, and they continue to fight for the country they love. This limited edition magazine chronicles the environmental challenges the country faces through photography […]
“One day we’ll disappear: Tuvalu’s sinking islands – Rising seas are on the verge of swallowing two of the tiny archipelago’s nine islands, and the encroaching waves haunt locals’ dreams” I was pleased to work with the Guardian Newspaper on this piece about the environmental challenges Tuvalu is facing. The article coincided with the visit of the United Nations’ Secretary-General, António Guterres, who was visiting the islands this past week. This is my second feature in a week on Tuvalu. […]
I’m very pleased to share with you all this CNN feature about my recent work in Tuvalu. If you’ve been following my work on either Facebook or Instagram, you will be well aware that I was in the south Pacific recently documenting how the country is being affected by climate change and other environmental challenges. CNN interviewed me for this piece and focused on my aerial photography, a component of my work that I used extensively when in Tuvalu. I […]