Biography

My name is Alan Saunders, an aspiring professional wildlife photographer.I live in Stockport, Cheshire on the outskirts of some great wildlife country, with the peak district just an hours drive away.
I am highly influenced by one of the worlds great wildlife photographers ANDY ROUSE who, little does he know, has inspired me into this field of photography. Little did I know how difficult it was going to be, which makes what Andy Rouse does all the more admirable.
Wildlife photography is an obsession of mine and I use all of my free time going out with my camera to capture wildlife, It's one of the most rewarding areas of photography. You don't always get it right, but that's what makes photography great.
I love Scotland and will be going back there when ever I can. It's one of, if not the best, place for wildlife in the UK and the Isle of Mull for me is the mecca in Scotland for wildlife. The land of the White Tailed Sea Eagle and the Golden Eagle not forgetting the elusive Otter and the other wildlife and stunning scenery Mull has to offer.But, THE DREADED FEMALE MIDGE, 32 different species and only the female bites you and pesters you.They home in on you from over half a mile away, like a swarm of Locusts just when you sit down outside with a glass of red watching the sun go down over Staffa and Lunga.Usually bang on eight o'clock.But don't let this put you off going.
At present, I seem to be concentrating on wild bird photography, which this website depicts more than any other wildlife at the moment.I prefer to take photographs of birds in flight rather than a portrait or the bird just sitting on something. Its more of a challenge to get a good shot of a bird in flight at great speed than motionless,it also makes the shot look more dramatic. Bird photography is not easy by any means and when you spend all day from the early hours of the morning trying to get THE shot its very rewarding when you finally get it. Just getting one good shot out of a full days photography is rewarding and makes the day worth it, but more IS better.
If there is a particular photograph you have in mind of a particular species, give me a call or send me an email with your request and I will see if it is possible. I am quite willing to go on assignments for people to get shots that they have in mind for there particular projects or publications they are working on.
I do presentations for camera clubs and bird watching and natural history societies. This I enjoy doing and hopefully I will be doing a lot more in the future.
I also want to be doing a lot more exhibitions, so if you think me a suitable candidate for an exhibition, please contact me, (see below).Martin Mere WWT, 1st to 31st of October 2011 is my next Exhibition with 30 minute presentations at different time intervals during each Saturday.
I enter a lot of International and National photographic competitions and have been quite succssessful over the years. I won a GOLD medal for best set of four images entered in the 29th NORTHERN COUNTIES INTERNATIONAL. Approx 40 different countries entered this comp, so this was something very special for me to win. I have over 100 acceptances in International exhibitions with many very highly commended and honourable mentions. 2009 and 2011, I have been short listed in the BRITISH WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS.(still waiting to hear for the 2011 comp)
I am also a member of NORTH CHESHIRE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY based in poynton, Cheshire http://www.ncps.org.uk/ I have been a member of this club for 4 years now and have recently been made President elect for 2012/2013 season. It will be a 2 year stint when I become President. Joining this camera club is one of the best decisions I have made, it has helped my photography tremendously. It is well recomended joining a club if you have just taken up photography.
I have sold quite a lot of my images to various magazines and publishers and people who just want a copy of one of my images for their wall in a frame.
I have featured in DIGITAL CAMERA ESSENTIALS magazine, a 2 page spread on my equipment and how I use it.The article is "The Professionals Kit" I hope you enjoy it.
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Well I'm off out again now for more wildlife photography, so have a look at my Gallery section for some of my current wildlife shots,I hope you enjoy them.

Feel free to contact me for any information regarding the use or purchase of my photographs.

You can contact me on 0161-477-9909 or 07814144703 or email me at saunders007@sky.com.