Matt Maran is an award-winning photographer whose passion for wildlife and landscapes has taken him all over the world. His photographs of animals range from Alaskan bears to South East Asian Primates whilst his landscape photography covers many terrains - soda lakes, glacial rivers and primeval forests. Based in London, he has captured images from as far afield as the Amazonian rainforests to studies nearer home of Hampstead Heath, Richmond Park and the New Forest.
PHILOSOPHY
Matt is an active supporter of global conservation efforts. His ambition, through his photography, is to build on his knowledge and contribute sensitively to raise awareness of the essential need for positive environmental policy change.
PUBLICATIONS/AWARDS
Matt’s work has been published worldwide in films, books and conservation journals. In addition to this his work has featured recently in BBC and National Geographic Magazines. He has Highly Commended awards in the ‘The European Wildlife Photographer Of The Year’, 'Wanderlust Travel Photographer Of The Year' and the 'Travel Photographer Of The Year' Competitions.
EXHIBITIONS
Matt has exhibited photographs in galleries throughout London and the UK. To find out more about forthcoming shows, events and projects please visit the contacts page to get in touch with Matt.
EDUCATION
Matt presents slide shows and photographic workshops for both adults and children. He visits schools and universities sharing first-hand experiences and covering a wide range of topics from animal behaviour and conservation through to travel and culture. For more information or to book Matt for a session, visit the contacts page.
LINKS
The following are a list of links featuring Matt’s work.
Matt Maran teams up with Nature Picture Library, one of the UK's leading natural history picture agencies
FFI protects threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. Operating in more than 40 countries worldwide – mainly in the developing world – FFI saves species from extinction and habitats from destruction, while improving the livelihoods of local people. Founded in 1903, FFI is the world’s longest established international conservation body and a registered charity.
Fine art panoramic photography from friend and mentor Jeff Mitchum
Society of German animal photographers and organisers of The European Wildlife Photographer Of The Year competition.
World Association of Zoos and Aquariums – an organisation committed to the global conservation of wildlife. Matt’s work can be found in the ‘Conservation Projects’ section of their site, under South East Asia.
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