Nick Garbutt Photography
Indri Images Photo Library
Nick first picked up a camera during a student expedition to Sarawak in 1988 and spent three months taking abysmal pictures of Proboscis Monkeys and other widlife in Bako National Park.
But he was hooked on the photography process, feeling it allowed him a greater freedom to express his fascination with the natural world and convey its beauty and moods.
He has improved a little since then and is now well-established in professional photographic circles and has been widely published in prestigious magazines like National Geographic, Africa Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Africa Birds & Birding, Travel Africa, Geographical and Outdoor Photography.
He is best known for his work in rainforests, especially on the islands of Borneo and Madagascar, where the vibrance, diversity and interconnectivety of life provides constant inspiration and challenges. His collection includes images of endangered species rarely previously photographed.
He also regularly devotes time to following a passion for tigers in India and increasingly travels to other destinations around the world like South America, Galapagos, British Columbia and East and Southern Africa to gather new images.
If you are interested in using images for publication please contact Nick for rates. As he is away travelling for much of the year, replies may not be immediate. In such instances please refer to one of his photographic agents (listed below) and they will help with your enquiry.
Ethics in the Digital Age
Wildlife photography's power rests on the premise that it represents an event that occurred: something the photographer witnessed and recorded. The photographer's skill lies in interpreting this in ways that invoke beauty, mood and emotion. Digital technology has forced everyone to re-evaluate and question the validity of images. No longer can a photo be taken at face value. Nick strongly believes that the viewer should not be misled, so while he embraces many of the digital techniques that have enhanced creativity and expression, he does not manipulate images such that their integrity is compromised. Any images that have been digitally modified or are of captive animals are clearly labelled.
Responsible Recharging on the Road
We should all take responsibility for using less. Of everything.
I want my images to help convey how much we stand to lose if we don’t protect the Earth’s biodiversity and resources. Yet it is ironic that my photography is environmentally rather un-friendly; lots of flights, expensive equipment with a high turn-over rate and a constant need for power, wherever I am.
British company Power Traveller have solved the latter problem elegantly. In combination, the Power Gorilla / Solar Gorilla, allow me to keep my lap top and other peripheral electronic equipment fully charged at all times, without ever resorting to a mains socket. And it all slots neatly into my camera bag. Perfectly portable power, it's bloody brilliant. No conscientious photographer should be without them.
“My work often takes me to some of the remoter parts of the world; places where electricity is often sporadic or non-existent. In today’s world of digital cameras, laptops and instant downloads, keeping equipment powered in the field is a constant head ache. Not any more. The combination of the Solar Gorilla / Power Gorilla is a compact, rugged and convenient solution that gives freedom and peace of mind. Recently, during 4 weeks in the field in Madagascar, I didn’t have to mains charge my Mac Book once!”
Nick Garbutt
