About Us

The Natural Wonders Photography Team

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  Janette Hill

  Janette is an award winning photographer who is passionate about wildlife and nature. Her passion for photography began many years ago with her first camera, a Kodak Instamatic. Now she fully embraces the digital age with 1 remaining DSLR camera body with a macro lens and a Mirrorless system with a selection of specialist lenses used to capture wildlife, nature, travel and landscape images. Janette also takes herself out of her comfort zone trying different genres such as architecture and portrait.

  Janette has had a diverse employment history including Civil Service, Local Government, Foreign Banking and a lengthy career in the Legal Profession with her own Law Practice. Janette was also a decorated Captain in the Territorial Army where she undertook the position of Regimental Photographer and Press Liaison Officer. Her Service included military engineering, building bridges, driving assault boats and assisting the local community with various tasks. She has competed in marathons and – a triathlon – once!

  Janette is the owner of Natural Wonders Photography, which she set up to provide affordable photography holidays and experiences. Natural Wonders Photography provides the opportunity for everyone, from a complete beginner to a professional photographer, to experience the wonders of the natural world in many different locations in the UK and overseas. All locations are carefully chosen specifically to enable each person to obtain great images from the best possible positions and settings. Her aim is for all the photography holidays and experiences to be enjoyed in a relaxed and informal setting.

  Janette has had many articles and photographs published and sincerely hopes that her images convey the joy of exploring our wild and awe inspiring world. On a serious note, underlying her joy of photography is her enthusiasm for the conservation and preservation of our environment and habitat for generations to come.

  Janette is a member of the Royal Photographic Society (RPS), the Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers (SINWP), the Society of International Travel and Tourism Photographers (SITTP), the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB) and the Guild of Photographers.

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  Dean Mason

  Dean is a self taught photographer who began taking photos many years ago with his beloved Olympus OM10 SLR film camera along with a variety of lenses. His interest in the early days was speed and he would spend much of his free time travelling to and from various race circuits around the country including the annual Isle of Mann TT races, in the hope of capturing images of his favourite motorcycle riders.

  His other passion has always been the beauty of nature including wildlife. You would often see him wandering around the countryside and river banks in the hope of spotting local deer, badgers, foxes or his favourite avian the kingfisher. Approximately ten years ago Dean decided to embrace the digital era and combined his passion for wildlife with his knowledge of photography and has never looked back.

  Dean has now moved on from wandering around the coutryside and devoted most of his time in capturing images that many of you may have seen or know. His time, effort and dedication has produced some award winning images that have been published both in the national press and magazines worldwide. His kingfisher on the ” No Fishing ” sign was also used by Carl Zeiss in the advertising campaign for their new Victory SF binoculars, endorsed by wildlife expert and T.V. personality Simon King. Dean has also featured on the BBC Radio2 breakfast show presented by Chris Evans and his cheeky water vole image entitled ” One of my 5 a day ” made an appearance on BBC breakfast T.V. which was presented by Susanna Reid.

  Other accolades include winning the Nature TTL wildlife competition with his little owl image entitled ” Batman ” this image has now become the logo for windows on wildlife nature photography hides.

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  Matthew Norfolk

  Matthew is a self-taught photographer who has followed his dream and his passion for travel photography of people, wildlife and landscapes.

  At 18 he started work as a self-employed interior decorator – designer and travelled as often as possible, making trips to Gambia, Kenya, Uganda, India and Nepal. He has spent years travelling and photographing the worlds wonders. He has extensive and in depth knowledge of the Worlds remote places, the weird and the wonderful.

  His enthusiasm and humour will rub off on you and you will leave each trip with a stunning set of images taking home with you wonderful memories!

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  Serge Krouglikoff

  Serge was born in Paris and studied photography at art school in Brussels, where he lived for 10 years. working as a stage photographer. Serge moved to London where he learnt a wide range of techniques which he implements today in wildlife and nature workshops and tours.

  He is now a freelance photographer who has travelled extensively around the world.

  Serge has now returned to his family roots in the South of France and is now the top specialist in Camargue photography, based on-site, with all the best local contacts. This is why we have asked Serge to share his expertise and Camargue knowledge with us – to ensure you get the best shots available and an unforgettable photography experience.