“Cherish the natural world, because you’re part of it and you depend on it.”

SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH

AWARD-WINNING WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER | DEBORAH RUSSELL

CAPTURING STORIES OF THE WILD

/ BASED IN LONDON, UK

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As a wildlife photographer, my work seeks to inspire curiosity, emotion and a connection to the natural world by capturing unique moments in the wild.

A bear walking in shallow water during a cloudy sunset.
A bear walking through shallow water with a seagull flying overhead against a cloudy sky at sunset.

/ FOUND WORLDWIDE

A black and white photo of a lioness lying in tall grass, looking intently into the distance.
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INTRODUCTION

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MEET DEBORAH


Based in London, Deborah is committed to photographing truly wild, ethical wildlife encounters around the world which captures a sense of place and reveals animal behaviour in a memorable way.

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MY MISSION

“To photograph wildlife ETHICALLY and HONESTLY, hoping that each image sparks a little more curiosity, a little more WONDER, and a little more will TO PROTECT what we still have.”

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Wildlife in Black & White

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Wildlife in Colour

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Spending time observing animals in their natural habitat is so fulfilling, especially when your patience is rewarded with magical light or memorable encounters.  It’s capturing those rare but special moments in time that allows us to appreciate the wonders of wildlife.

Black and white photo of a bear cub hugging and playing with a bigger bear, possibly its mother, in a grassy area.

WHERE NATURE LEADS

Nature has extraordinary stories to tell if you're willing to slow down and pay attention. I travel the world to find those moments, capture them honestly, and bring them back to share with you.

Black and white photo of a young leopard in a tree, looking upwards with its mouth slightly open.