Elizabeth Faulkner is the wildlife and landscape photographer’s photographer, producing critically acclaimed images ranging from the stunning Canadian Rockies, through the wild expanses of untamed Africa, to the unique and surprising flora and fauna of the Galápagos Islands.
A member of the Royal Photographic Society, Liz’s work is becoming increasingly recognised. Six of her images reached the semi-finals in the Natural History Museum’s and BBC Wildlife Magazine’s Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPOTY) Awards 2008.
Liz’s photographs have become commercially popular, too. Her images can be found on the ‘books’ and websites of leading photographic agencies, and she also sells them direct to collectors and the public through her website.
Modestly, Liz puts her success at capturing amazing images down to a keen eye and a lot of staying power: “Photography is a very personal thing and not everyone sees what you see,” she explains. “It also teaches you patience – good photos come to those who wait!”
Liz’s worldwide reputation has grown to the point where she has been taken under the wing of some of the world’s foremost wildlife and landscape photography specialists, such as Kenya-based Jonathan and Angela Scott. In addition to J & A Scott, Liz lists her photographic influences as Marina Cano, Hector Brandan, Miguel Lasa and Andy Biggs.
But she traces her real love of stunning wildlife and amazing landscapes back to her Scottish childhood: “Not only was there amazing nature all around me, but when I was a small child I became obsessed with collecting wildlife cards; that obsession with the very best wildlife and landscape images has never left me!”
