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Winner of 'Natural Artistry'

'The Art of Seduction'
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Discover a truly wild life...

Photographer | Expedition Guide |

Presenter | Public Speaker

Rachel Bigsby is a wildlife photographer whose genuine passion for nature and creative flair have driven her journey in the field; at the young age of 27, she has already won the 'Natural Artistry' category in Wildlife Photographer of the Year as well as the Portfolio Award in Bird Photographer of the Year. Rachel is a Nikon Creator, a published photographer for National Geographic and a photography expedition guide.

 

With no formal training, Rachel's career is self-made and she has carved her own path, honing her skills and artistic vision through relentless dedication. Her photography is not just about capturing beautiful images but about telling intricate stories. Guided by her extensive knowledge of her carefully selected subjects, she possesses a unique ability to anticipate moments and capture finer details and behaviours that often go unnoticed. Rachel’s images are infused with these, offering viewers a chance to see her subjects in a way that is both scientifically informed and artistically profound.

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'Gold' Award for Bird Photographer Of The Year
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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

Upcoming Events & Wildlife Photography Expeditions

  • Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
    Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
    Sat, 01 Feb
    Falklands - South Georgia - Antarctica
    01 Feb 2025, 15:00 – 21 Feb 2025, 08:00
    Falklands - South Georgia - Antarctica, Falklands - South Georgia - Antarctica
    01 Feb 2025, 15:00 – 21 Feb 2025, 08:00
    Falklands - South Georgia - Antarctica, Falklands - South Georgia - Antarctica
  • Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica - Polar Circle
    Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica - Polar Circle
    Thu, 20 Feb
    Southern Hemisphere
    20 Feb 2025, 15:00 – 14 Mar 2025, 08:00
    Southern Hemisphere, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica - Polar Circle
    20 Feb 2025, 15:00 – 14 Mar 2025, 08:00
    Southern Hemisphere, Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica - Polar Circle
  • Introduction to Seabird Photography
    Introduction to Seabird Photography
    Sun, 18 May
    RSPB Bempton Cliffs
    18 May 2025, 08:00 – 12:00 BST
    RSPB Bempton Cliffs, Cliff Ln, Bempton, Bridlington YO15 1JF, UK
    18 May 2025, 08:00 – 12:00 BST
    RSPB Bempton Cliffs, Cliff Ln, Bempton, Bridlington YO15 1JF, UK
    During this ‘Introduction to Seabird Photography’ workshop, you will spend time refining your seabird photography skills under the expert tutelage of renowned wildlife photographer, Rachel Bigsby.
  • Nikon School Gannet Diving Experience
    Nikon School Gannet Diving Experience
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, 19 May
    RSPB Bempton Cliffs
    19 May 2025, 07:00 – 17:00
    RSPB Bempton Cliffs, Cliff Ln, Bempton, Bridlington YO15 1JF, UK
    19 May 2025, 07:00 – 17:00
    RSPB Bempton Cliffs, Cliff Ln, Bempton, Bridlington YO15 1JF, UK
    Join us for an exclusive seabird photography workshop with Nikon School UK, led by Rachel Bigsby. This immersive experience includes a private boat charter into the North Sea to capture a spectacular Gannet feeding frenzy and expert guidance on photography and editing techniques.
  • Shetland Seabirds
    Shetland Seabirds
    Mon, 23 Jun
    Shetland Islands
    23 Jun 2025, 18:00 – 28 Jun 2025, 09:00
    Shetland Islands, Shetland Islands, UK
    23 Jun 2025, 18:00 – 28 Jun 2025, 09:00
    Shetland Islands, Shetland Islands, UK
    Capture stunning seabirds from both land and sea as you explore the wild, rugged beauty of the Shetland Islands under the expert guidance of Rachel Bigsby for Shetland Nature.
  • Svalbard Wildlife Photography Workshop
    Svalbard Wildlife Photography Workshop
    Fri, 04 Jul
    Svalbard and Jan Mayen
    04 Jul 2025, 19:00 CEST – 14 Jul 2025, 09:00 CEST
    Svalbard and Jan Mayen
    04 Jul 2025, 19:00 CEST – 14 Jul 2025, 09:00 CEST
    Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Greenland to Svalbard Wildlife Photography Workshop
    Greenland to Svalbard Wildlife Photography Workshop
    Tue, 02 Sept
    Greenland to Svalbard
    02 Sept 2025, 18:00 CEST – 17 Sept 2025, 08:00 CEST
    Greenland to Svalbard, Greenland to Svalbard
    02 Sept 2025, 18:00 CEST – 17 Sept 2025, 08:00 CEST
    Greenland to Svalbard, Greenland to Svalbard
  • Sub-Antarctic Wildlife Photography Expedition to the 'Albatross Latitudes'
    Sub-Antarctic Wildlife Photography Expedition to the 'Albatross Latitudes'
    Sat, 06 Dec
    Subantarctic and Chatham Islands
    06 Dec 2025, 19:00 – 22 Dec 2025, 11:00
    Subantarctic and Chatham Islands, Chatham Islands Territory 8016, New Zealand
    06 Dec 2025, 19:00 – 22 Dec 2025, 11:00
    Subantarctic and Chatham Islands, Chatham Islands Territory 8016, New Zealand
  • Seabird Photography Beyond Fiordland: New Zealand's Wildest Islands
    Seabird Photography Beyond Fiordland: New Zealand's Wildest Islands
    Sun, 21 Dec
    Subantarctic Islands
    21 Dec 2025, 19:00 – 01 Jan 2026, 11:00
    Subantarctic Islands, Snares Islands / Tini Heke, New Zealand
    21 Dec 2025, 19:00 – 01 Jan 2026, 11:00
    Subantarctic Islands, Snares Islands / Tini Heke, New Zealand
  • Antarctic Wildlife Photography Expedition
    Antarctic Wildlife Photography Expedition
    Sun, 01 Feb
    Aurora Expeditions
    01 Feb 2026, 00:00 – 13 Feb 2026, 00:00
    Aurora Expeditions, Antarctica
    01 Feb 2026, 00:00 – 13 Feb 2026, 00:00
    Aurora Expeditions, Antarctica
    Embark on a journey that fuels your passion for photography and offers an exceptional opportunity to capture some of the wildest and most pristine destinations in the world with expert guidance from myself and five professional photographers.
  • Svalbard Winter Wildlife Photography Workshop
    Svalbard Winter Wildlife Photography Workshop
    Mon, 23 Mar
    Svalbard
    23 Mar 2026, 17:00 CET – 01 Apr 2026, 08:00 CEST
    Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
    23 Mar 2026, 17:00 CET – 01 Apr 2026, 08:00 CEST
    Svalbard, Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Galápagos Islands
    Galápagos Islands
    Sun, 03 May
    Galápagos Islands
    03 May 2026, 17:00 GMT-5 – 11 May 2026, 07:00 GMT-5
    Galápagos Islands, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
    03 May 2026, 17:00 GMT-5 – 11 May 2026, 07:00 GMT-5
    Galápagos Islands, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
  • Svalbard Wildlife Photography Workshop
    Svalbard Wildlife Photography Workshop
    Thu, 25 Jun
    Svalbard and Jan Mayen
    25 Jun 2026, 18:00 CEST – 05 Jul 2026, 08:00 CEST
    Svalbard and Jan Mayen
    25 Jun 2026, 18:00 CEST – 05 Jul 2026, 08:00 CEST
    Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Shetland Photography Workshop
    Shetland Photography Workshop
    Sun, 19 Jul
    Shetland Islands
    19 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST – 26 Jul 2026, 07:00 BST
    Shetland Islands, Shetland Islands, UK
    19 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST – 26 Jul 2026, 07:00 BST
    Shetland Islands, Shetland Islands, UK
  • South Georgia and the Falkland Islands
    South Georgia and the Falkland Islands
    Fri, 23 Oct
    Falkland and South Georgia Islands
    23 Oct 2026, 17:00 GMT-3 – 09 Nov 2026, 07:00 GMT-3
    Falkland and South Georgia Islands, South Georgia Island, SIQQ 1ZZ, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
    23 Oct 2026, 17:00 GMT-3 – 09 Nov 2026, 07:00 GMT-3
    Falkland and South Georgia Islands, South Georgia Island, SIQQ 1ZZ, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Fine Art, Limited Edition Prints

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Enquiries

Email:

500 Terry Francine Street
San Francisco, CA 94158

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