This site showcases the work of Geoff Simpson, one of today's foremost professional natural history and outdoor photographers. Geoff, rapidly drew the attention of a worldwide audience through his images published globally for his approach, vision and philosophy for photographing the wildlife, wild nature and wild places of the British Isles & Iberian Peninsula. Contained within the site which is updated regularly, you'll find information relating to art prints, exhibitions, audio-visual presentations, tuition, photo tours and lots more.

Geoff was born in Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and brought up in rural Northumberland, England. An outstanding field naturalist and conservation advocate, his images strikingly capture emotionally and artistically the essence of his chosen subject. He brings to his work a strong personal vision from a deeply felt connection with nature, capturing those unique moments in time when composition, light and colour combine to create an outstandingly evocative image. Showcased on the Microsoft Expression Media  website and as a testament to the quality of Geoff's work he has been described in Digital Camera, Photography Monthly and Practical Photography magazines as "one of today's finest wildlife photographers." Geoff has appeared on BBC1, Channel 4 and BBC Radio 4 on wildlife photography related subjects. He regularly lectures; provides photographic instructional tuition in the Peak District and leads wildlife photographic opportunity holidays in the Algarve region of Portugal.

Today, Geoff resides on the edge of the Peak District National Park, England with magnificent views from his office of the Dark Peak massif, Kinder Scout. His interests include generally being outdoors, rugby union, football and learning to speak Portuguese.

"My passion for natural history and the desire to be outdoors was installed from early childhood. Walks along the bank's of Northumberland's, River Wansbeck accompanied by my father and grandfather would often be a rewarded by a fleeting glimpse of a kingfisher, a leaping salmon making it's arduous journey up river or watching countless numbers of elvers from the stepping stones at Bothal. My early influences were eminent wildlife artists Keith Shackleton, Sir Peter Scott and J.C. Harrison as opposed to photographers. Attempts at becoming a watercolour artist were thwarted by my inability to recognise when a painting was complete.      It was not until 1998 that I became seriously interested in natural history photography, partly out of my desire to reacquaint and document the various expressions of nature I had witnessed."

"My ethos of always working alone, not only ensures that my images are unique. It also places less pressure on the subjects and environment in which I am working. Being constantly on the lookout for new and interesting subjects to photograph and new ways to look at things has undoubtedly increased my powers of observation and enhanced the quality of my interactions with the world around me. Instead of simply documenting my subject, my approach has become a search for beauty and connectedness with whatever I photograph. I considered myself a photographer of the natural world, this includes people interacting with their own environment."

"With my work I hope to promote awareness, dignity and respect. Trying to convey my own empathetic feeling of awe over the wonders, the beauty and expressions of the natural world. I consider my photography to be a celebration of the natural world. If people are moved by something, they inevitably want to know more about it; there is something to keep and cherish. Environmental thinking is not only about ideas, but also about spirit, feeling and action."

"Working to a strict self-imposed ethical code of conduct, ensures that none of my subjects are harmed in any way in an effort to capture an image. Photography is discipline, patience and perseverance, but more importantly for me, it is also the means by which I am able to be a part of the magic of nature. When I'm out in the field I think of these times as special times which I never take for granted. My challenges and triumphs as a photographer are one and the same, seeing and attesting to my relationship with both the intimate details and grand landscapes while trusting that I am in the right place, at the right time, and perfect in the moment."

"The challenge I face as a photographer is to present images of everyday occurrences that awaken people's curiosity and interest and perhaps incite them to new awareness about the vital need to preserve the Earth as well as its inhabitants. Hopefully, I translate that for viewers who are not fortunate to be in the same place, making them stop, look and feel when they see one of my images. It is a privilege being able to live and work in places as beautiful as the British Isles and in particular the Peak District National Park and the Iberian Peninsula regions of the Algarve and Andalusia that are very special to me. If through my photography I can bring to others less fortunate an appreciation of natural history only then will I consider myself to be a successful photographer."