ABOUT SHIVA

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER AND CONSERVATIONIST

SHIVA IS A WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER FROM THE UK WHO USES PHOTOGRAPHY TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION THROUGH THE SALE OF HER WORK.

“My aim is to use photography to raise awareness about conservation issues, inspire people to take steps however small to protect our natural world and to cultivate hope by sharing stories of wildlife projects whilst supporting them. It is the sense of hope through our compassionate connection with nature which is vital for preserving and protecting our natural world. We owe it to ourselves and to our future generations, without it, we lose so much of life that is worth living for; but as long as we have hope, we have a chance.”

“I want to share the beauty of our natural world by bringing it into our homes, connecting us with the wild across all borders. By purchasing the artwork, you are directly supporting conservation as 20% of all profits are donated to wildlife initiatives and organisations at the forefront of protecting our most threatened species in the wild.”

PHOTOGRAPHR BIO

ABOUT ME

PHOTOGRAPHER BIO

Alongside my profession as a dentist, I have developed my work as a wildlife photographer and conservation storyteller, creating imagery rooted in connection, empathy and the power of visual narrative to inspire change.

My photographic journey began in my early twenties, developing at first as a creative and therapeutic outlet but over time it evolved into something more purposeful- a way of connecting with the natural world and contribute to conservation through art. I have explored many forms of photography from newborn and family portraiture to pets. However, my deepest passion has always been with the natural world and wildlife photography became the truest expression of that calling.

My family heritage gave me the privilege of travelling to Tanzania and Kenya in my childhood, planting early seeds of connection with Africa's wildlife and landscapes. Returning in 2022 with renewed purpose to experience and document African wildlife and to witness first- hand the conservation efforts of organisations I had long supported. This journey was transformative and deepened my commitment to conservation and reinforced my belief in photography as a powerful tool for education, advocacy and connection.

I am proud to serve as a mentor for Vital Impacts, supporting the next generation of emerging environmental and conservation photographers and visual storytellers.

Through my imagery, I hope to foster a deeper connection for the natural world and inspire greater awareness of the responsibility we all share in protecting it for future generations.