Wiltshire Wildlife Photography Prize
Submissions for the Wiltshire Wildlife Photography Competition Are Now Closed
A huge thank you to everyone who grabbed their camera, explored our county’s wild spaces, and submitted an entry this year. From stunning views across the chalk downlands and ancient woodlands to intimate portraits of garden wildlife and rare chalk-stream species, we have been blown away by the standard and sheer variety of photographs celebrating Wiltshire’s wildlife and landscapes.
What happens next?
- Judging: Our panel of judges are now reviewing every entry across all categories, looking for originality, technical skill, and powerful storytelling.
- Winners Announcement: Category winners, runners-up, and the overall Photographer of the Year will be revealed on this page and across our social channels later this month and keep your eyes out for them in our Autumn Winter Member's Magazine.
Stay connected
While the judges deliberate, you can browse last year’s winning gallery below.
Planning your shots for next year? Sign up for our newsletter to get advance notice when the next competition opens for entries.
Thank you to our Prize sponsors: Wild View Cameras
Wild View Cameras was established in 2011 by Mike & Michele Booth in Melksham. As lifelong wildlife watchers and protectors, they wanted to share their knowledge of user-friendly equipment.
They have since grown to be one of the UK’s leading providers of wildlife watching equipment. They have helped thousands of people choose the right equipment for their needs and pride themselves on the best personal customer service available.
Suppliers to Wildlife Trusts, RSPB, Forestry Commission, Natural Resources Wales, BBC, Local Authorities, Charities, Schools/Universities and Ecologists.
They are stockists of cameras and optics including Zeiss, Browning, Bushnell, Spypoint, Naturespy, Viking, Hikmicro and Pixfra.
Meet the Judges
We are delighted to have a panel of incredible judges who will use their expertise to select the winning images from the shortlist.
Nick Upton, Wildlife Photographer & Filmmaker
An award-winning, Wiltshire-based wildlife photographer, filmmaker, and PhD biologist. Formerly a BBC wildlife television producer who worked alongside Sir David Attenborough, Nick’s documentary images have appeared in National Geographic and BBC Wildlife Magazine. He has won top honours at the British Wildlife Photography Awards and documented major UK conservation initiatives, from beaver and crane reintroductions to local Wiltshire wildlife protection.
Daniel Laverick, Communications Manager, The Wildlife Trusts
Representing the national movement, Daniel is the Communications Manager at The Wildlife Trusts, where he leads the creative design team and drives impactful internal campaigns. With a strong background leading creative marketing teams in higher education, Daniel brings a deep appreciation for how images connect people to the natural world and inspire action for its protection.
Emily Weatherburn, Environmental Communicator
Emily is a content creator and environmental communicator based in the South West. Known online as Wildlife Emily, she uses social media to inspire thousands of people around the world to connect with and care for nature. Through engaging wildlife stories, practical conservation tips and a passion for often-overlooked species, she encourages people to take meaningful action for wildlife and the climate wherever they live. She’ll be keeping a sharp eye out for shots that highlight our overlooked species and inspire real action for wildlife.
Wolf Kettler, Photography Artist -this year's Member Judge
Wolf is an artist who uses photography as his medium. His work has been exhibited and published internationally, with prints held in collections in several countries. He'll be looking for photos that capture that vital, artistic connection to the wild! Wolf is also a passionate gardener, believing that gardens should be spaces in which wildlife and nature can thrive. ‘As gardeners’, he says, ‘we have a duty to put the requirements of nature before our own demands.’ His own Wiltshire garden, which has become a major influence in his work, is a biodiverse haven for insects, birds and other small wildlife. Find out more about his work and garden on his website.