Statement of Intent
I first travelled to Africa over 20 years ago, it was there I developed my obsession for African wildlife photography. Africa was the start of my photographic journey and it is only appropriate the aim of my portfolio is to depict my passion for photography in Africa.
Existence in the African bush is about life and death, some of the key elements of survival are reproduction, predation and the reliance on water, my objective was to include these aspects in my panel. I chose monochrome as I believe it can create powerful images that help focus attention on the subject whilst creating mood and interest.
It took me nine years to achieve the variety of photography, subject matter and settings that were suitable. Travelling to the open savannahs of Kenya and Tanzania, riverine areas of Zambia and the dry arid lands of Namibia.
Individual Photographs
Criteria for Fellowship Success
- A submission that demonstrates a distinctive and distinguished body of work
- A Statement of Intent that defines the purpose of the work, identifying its aims and objectives.
- A cohesive body of work that depicts and communicates the aims and objectives
- A body of work that communicates an individual’s vision and understanding
- The highest level of technical ability using techniques and photographic practices appropriate to the subject
- An appropriate and high level of understanding of craft and artistic presentation
Foot Note:
To achieve a Royal Photographic Society Natural History Fellowship distinction is unlikely for most wildlife photographers, it is a challenge that requires commitment, determination and a high level of photographic skill. By selecting African mammals as my chosen subject took this challenge a step higher, history shows few awards have been given for this particular topic and that is why this award means so much to me.
Paul Shilliam FRPS
Credits:
All photography by Paul Shilliam © Copyright 2023