Album Stalking and Hunting

Stalking & Hunting – Gallery Introduction Stalking is a pursuit unlike any other — slow, deliberate, and deeply immersive. It’s a discipline rooted in stillness and instinct, where every movement matters and success often lies in what is unseen. My approach to photographing stalking days reflects this intimacy. I walk quietly with the stalker, attuned to the landscape, light, and rhythm of the pursuit, capturing the story as it unfolds in silence and shadow. The high hill at dawn, the low sun cutting across the ridgeline, the moment a stag is first spotted through glass — these are not grand gestures but quiet epiphanies. They deserve to be preserved not as snapshots, but as part of a larger narrative that honours the land, the quarry, and the hunter's craft. I photograph with respect for the tradition, the ethics, and the intense concentration that stalking demands. What makes stalking days so powerful to document is their sense of timelessness. Whether crawling through heather or glassing across a windswept valley, the day builds slowly — and the tension rises with every silent footfall. My images aim to reflect that arc: the anticipation, the patience, the focus, and finally, the moment when all those elements converge. These photographs are not just records of a successful stalk. They are stories of effort, decision, respect for the animal, and the deep connection between hunter and environment. Many clients tell me they return to these images years later and are transported — not to the moment of the shot, but to the hours and landscape that led to it. That is the true value of a properly documented stalking experience. This gallery is for those who understand the richness of the long approach, the honour of the final moment, and the quiet pride that follows. It is a tribute to the discipline of the stalker and the beauty of the places where this timeless tradition lives on. When your day on the hill is over, you will have more than a memory — you’ll have a visual record that tells the story with honesty, depth, and reverence.