Judges
I am a freelance photographer based on the Isle of Mull on the West Coast of Scotland. I was born and raised in Mid Argyll,
and it was the landscape, wildlife and history of this beautiful part of Scotland that ignited
my passion for photography at a young age. I spent much of my late teens and 20s capturing the landscape of Argyll and honing my photography skills. This eventually led to a full-time career as a photographer, and, now at 30, my client list includes Visit Scotland, Columbia Sportswear, Seafood Scotland and Jura Whisky. I’ve also been published in National Geographic, Condé Naste and Scottish Field.
The aim of my landscape work is to capture the spirit and soul of the landscape as well as its physical beauty. I use the same approach when it comes to creating campaigns for brands. I use imagery to tell the story of the brand to help connect with the target audience. Scottish brands make up the majority of my clients, and I often use the Scottish landscape as the backdrop to the images.
In my spare time, I can usually be found exploring Mull on land and sea with my 2-year-old Labrador, Feorlinn. Feorlinn has become a real asset to my photography work over the last year. Not only does she help carry my tripod around, but she has also modelled in several projects I’ve worked on. Most recently, she featured in a campaign for Baxters of Scotland.
Espen Helland is a Norwegian wildlife photographer
and OM System Ambassador who has settled amidst the wild landscapes of
Perthshire, Scotland. Rooted in a strong academic
background in wildlife biology and ecology, he believes that
preserving nature is a collective responsibility – one that
we owe to ourselves, to the generations that follow, and
ultimately for nature’s own sake. For Espen, the art of
photography is as much about understanding the natural world
as it is about capturing its moments. With a deep commitment
to continuous learning, he strives to use his knowledge of
ecology to photograph wildlife and natural behaviour without
disturbing it. Espen Helland is more than a
photographer; he's a storyteller, an educator, and an
advocate for the ethical portrayal of the wild. Through his
lens, he inspires countless others to see, value, and
protect our incredible natural world. Espen shares his work on his
website, Facebook and Instagram, but for an immersive dive
into the dedication, patience, and ethics that underpin each
photograph, head to Espen’s YouTube channel where he shares
his wildlife photography tips and insights and draws
viewers into the wild alongside him.
Niall has been in the photographic industry for
more than 30 years. He is a partner in Perspectives, a
digitisation, photography and design company, and he enjoys working
on photographic commissions and pursuing his own artistic style,
particularly in seascapes and landscapes. He has recently been revisiting his
early images of the north-east coast of Scotland, taken in
the 1980s and 1990s. Struck by the changes in the area, he
hopes over time to put together an archive collection and
revisit locations to document the changes and explore his
own photographic development. Niall founded the Awards as a platform
to showcase the depth of photographic talent that is drawn
to and inspired by Scotland's landscape and natural heritage.
Eilidh
Cameron - Photographer
www.eilidhcameronphotography.com
Espen
Helland - Photographer
www.espenhelland.com
Niall Irvine - Photographer & co-organiser of the Awards