Discover a truly wild life...
Rachel Bigsby is a wildlife photographer with a special interest in seabirds. Entirely self-taught, her work blends creative vision, deep subject knowledge, and ethical fieldcraft to reveal the hidden lives of her subjects in visually compelling and emotionally resonant ways.
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Rachel is the recipient of the Natural Artistry award in Wildlife Photographer of the Year and the Portfolio Award in Bird Photographer of the Year. She is also a Nikon Creator, RSPB Ambassador, and a published contributor to National Geographic, among others.
Alongside her photographic work, Rachel is regularly invited to deliver compelling lectures exploring her creative process, conservation ethos, and the stories that shape her photography at prestigious venues including the Natural History Museum, the Royal Geographical Society, and the National Museum of Scotland. She also volunteers on seabird conservation projects and leads international photography expeditions and workshops, sharing her passion for her subjects and her commitment to their protection.
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Rachel has carved her own path through discipline, resilience, and an unwavering dedication to her craft. Her imagery does more than depict wildlife — informed by years of independent research and hands-on conservation experience, her work reveals the lives of her subjects in ways that are both scientifically grounded and artistically profound.
The Art of Wildlife Photography E-Book
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Upcoming Events & Wildlife Photography Expeditions
Shetland SeabirdsMon 23 JunShetland Islands
Sub-Antarctic Wildlife Photography Expedition to the 'Albatross Latitudes'Sat 06 DecSubantarctic and Chatham Islands
Latest Collaborations
The rise of bird flu hit the UK's iconic seabird population, but how dangerous is it? Is there a threat to humans? And what can we do to help stop the spread? Wildlife photographer Rachel Bigsby visits RSPB Bempton Cliffs for The Natural History Museum to find out more by taking a closer look at one of the UK's most charismatic birds, the gannet.
‘Rachel’s uniquely creative approach to wildlife photography held us captive from the moment we were first introduced to it. Her technical mastery of exposure and focus empower some truly beautiful compositions, the likes of which are rarely seen from someone so early in their career. She also has an innate and powerful ability to convey the obvious passion she has for her work when she speaks. Beyond her articulate, relatable explanation of her creative process, it is her sensitivity and feeling for her subjects that comes through so clearly in her words. She is a joy to listen to, and an inspiration to many'
- Nikon Europe
