ABOUT
Alison was born in the UK, and from an early age had a passion for wildlife and photography. She had a strong desire to be in Africa from a child.
In 2004 she arrived in South Luangwa, Zambia undertaking various jobs including reservations, marketing and hosting and having the opportunity to follow her passion in wildlife photography and working with the local people of Mfuwe with community and conservation projects. Alison's dream came true when she became a qualified driving guide in South Luangwa. Alison set up a community project with some of the people in Mfuwe making elephant dung paper, using the photos she has taken making them into cards. During her time in South Luangwa she met Tom, where they got married in an Ebony Grove. Alison was in Zambia for 8 years before moving on.
Alison spent 4 years working in the Serengeti, Tanzania. Her passion for wildlife and photography keeps growing, spending time with Serengeti Cheetah Project learning about individual cheetahs.
In June 2017 she moved to Mara North Conservancy, Kenya to manage a camp with Tom. Alison has the opportunity to continue her own cheetah observations and studies, working with the Local Masai Community with various projects. Still finding time to continue with her passion for photography.
I use Canon equipment: Now R5 mirrorless
Previously: 5D markIV & 6D with lenses 16-35mm F2.8, 100mm F2.8, 70-200mm F2.8, 100-400mm F4.5/5.6 and 500mm F4.
I process everything through Adobe Lightroom, I rarely use Photoshop. My aim is to capture the moment in camera to keep things natural.
I always recommend to people to take your time, don't rush around from place to place but enjoy your subject as you will gain so much by sitting and watching.
Due to the pandemic Alison returned to the UK in March 2020. Her love and dedication of cheetahs continues and since April 2020 she has been a volunteer at CCF UK - Cheetah Conservation Fund. Spending time fund raising and delivery of workshops showing her photographs and raising awareness of how endangered the cheetahs are in the Wild.
During her on line talks she was asked about running trips to Africa. Once we could start travelling again, Alison set up her own small group photographic trips. Returning to Kenya and some of the best wildlife destinations. Alison shares her knowledge of the wildlife, locations, photographic tips and ensuring you return home with 1000s of photos and memories.
Alison gained her ARPS on 16th September 2021.
In 2004 she arrived in South Luangwa, Zambia undertaking various jobs including reservations, marketing and hosting and having the opportunity to follow her passion in wildlife photography and working with the local people of Mfuwe with community and conservation projects. Alison's dream came true when she became a qualified driving guide in South Luangwa. Alison set up a community project with some of the people in Mfuwe making elephant dung paper, using the photos she has taken making them into cards. During her time in South Luangwa she met Tom, where they got married in an Ebony Grove. Alison was in Zambia for 8 years before moving on.
Alison spent 4 years working in the Serengeti, Tanzania. Her passion for wildlife and photography keeps growing, spending time with Serengeti Cheetah Project learning about individual cheetahs.
In June 2017 she moved to Mara North Conservancy, Kenya to manage a camp with Tom. Alison has the opportunity to continue her own cheetah observations and studies, working with the Local Masai Community with various projects. Still finding time to continue with her passion for photography.
I use Canon equipment: Now R5 mirrorless
Previously: 5D markIV & 6D with lenses 16-35mm F2.8, 100mm F2.8, 70-200mm F2.8, 100-400mm F4.5/5.6 and 500mm F4.
I process everything through Adobe Lightroom, I rarely use Photoshop. My aim is to capture the moment in camera to keep things natural.
I always recommend to people to take your time, don't rush around from place to place but enjoy your subject as you will gain so much by sitting and watching.
Due to the pandemic Alison returned to the UK in March 2020. Her love and dedication of cheetahs continues and since April 2020 she has been a volunteer at CCF UK - Cheetah Conservation Fund. Spending time fund raising and delivery of workshops showing her photographs and raising awareness of how endangered the cheetahs are in the Wild.
During her on line talks she was asked about running trips to Africa. Once we could start travelling again, Alison set up her own small group photographic trips. Returning to Kenya and some of the best wildlife destinations. Alison shares her knowledge of the wildlife, locations, photographic tips and ensuring you return home with 1000s of photos and memories.
Alison gained her ARPS on 16th September 2021.