From Poetry to Pictures: A Journey of Discovery

In this episode of the Camera Café Show, we sit down with celebrated wildlife and landscape photographer and OM System Ambassador Andrew Fusek Peters (UK) to explore his incredible journey from a poet and renowned children's author to a leading figure in British wildlife photography. Andrew shares how his passion for nature, coupled with his artistic eye, has shaped his career behind the camera, and the pivotal moment that transformed his love for the outdoors into a lifelong photographic pursuit.

Andrew has published several successful books, including “Butterfly Safari”, which documents all 59 UK butterfly species—a project that took years of dedication and travel across the country. He offers insight into the process of bringing such a book to life, from capturing rare species to going through thousands of photos, all while balancing his creative vision with the demands of the publishing world. He also gives practical advice for photographers looking to get their work published in magazines, drawing from his extensive experience with many national and international media outlets like BBC Wildlife Magazine, Country Life, The Times, The Guardian, Daily Mirror, Amateur Photographer, Digital Camera and an ongoing list of 600+ published pictures. For Andrew, persistence, originality, and storytelling are key to getting noticed.

As an OM System ambassador, Andrew shares how using the OM System technology has helped him capture breathtaking moments in nature, like his latest iconic image of a dragonfly against the Milky Way, shot in a single image. He offers tips for wildlife photographers, from the importance of patience and understanding animal behavior to the technical aspects of working with high-speed cameras. Andrew also reflects on his battle with cancer and how it reshaped his approach to photography, making him more appreciative of the beauty found in everyday moments—whether it’s photographing ruby-tailed wasps in his own garden or capturing the Northern Lights up a hill.

 

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Check out more of Andrew's work:

Website: https://www.fusekphotos.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewfusekpeters/

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Books: https://www.fusekphotos.com/10495180-books

 

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