Matthew Williams-Ellis

Matthew Williams-Ellis



About The Artist


Matthew is a London-based wildlife photographer and filmmaker. His personal photographic work has received recognition in Travel Photographer of the Year on numerous occasions, and his films such as the documentary “Start Small. Start Now. Hong Kong’s Plastic Story.” have been viewed millions of times after being displayed in Hong Kong’s Times Square and on Cathay Pacific’s in flight entertainment system. As well as exhibiting, Matthew’s work regularly appears in international publications such as National Geographic Traveler Magazine, Conde Nast and Lonely Planet. He also undertakes commissions for travel companies, tourist boards and commercial clients such as Talisker Whisky, Visit Wales and Nikon. When Matthew isn’t photographing, he loves teaching others to do so, running photography workshops and holidays, and giving talks to photography societies, schools and at travel shows. “Nothing gives me more satisfaction than capturing unique, inimitable moments and beautiful light. I aim to capture intimate photographs and films that tell a story, and reveal an aspect of my subject’s character. Photographs have the power to make a difference, and this is something I strive to do with my work. Being able to support conservation initiatives through wildlife photography is a privilege. It is also a necessity if our earth’s wild places are to be enjoyed by future generations in the same way. That is why I am so excited to be supporting the vital work of the Mara Predator Conservation Programme and Conservation Guardians.”