In an interview with Bored Panda, Sean shared more about himself and his achievements.
“I’m a multi-award-winner and full-time photographer. My work is regularly featured across a range of national and international publications.
After a career as a Royal Marine, I moved to the diverse habitats of Singapore where long-tailed macaques, snakes, lizards, and tropical birds were just a stone's throw away from my home.
Traveling through Southeast Asia and Australia with my camera was what ignited my love of the natural world and now I venture across the globe to expand my wildlife photography. I have led numerous workshops in the UK and further afield in Europe at locations including, Greece, Norway, Zambia, Alaska, and Japan to name a few.”
Sean often focuses a lot of his attention on Pelican, therefore we asked what he loves about photographing them.
He responded: “They are such gorgeous and majestic birds that are so prehistoric looking. Their habitat is surrounded by gorgeous snow-capped mountains making it the perfect location for any wildlife photographer.”
He also shared the most memorable moment that he had photographed these majestic birds.
“The most memorable moment was probably a few weeks ago when I was out on the lake photographing the pelicans and I was greeted by some very heavy snowfall. I have been photographing these birds for many years but never photographed them during a snowstorm.”
We were wondering how important patience is in wildlife photography, to which Sean replied: “Patience is a critical element when it comes to wildlife photography. Animals are unpredictable and can run away in the blink of an eye. In addition, the weather, lighting, and surrounding environment is constantly changing. If you want to tackle all these factors and set yourself up for success, you'll need to give yourself ample time and learn the art of patience.”
“First and foremost, wildlife photography is all about capturing the natural behavior of animals. Wild animals are unpredictable, move around frequently, and each species behaves differently. As a wildlife photographer, it is essential to wait patiently for the perfect moment to capture the ideal shot. This moment can take a few seconds, minutes, or even hours. If you're photographing a small bird, for instance, it could leave your field of view in the blink of an eye. If you're photographing a Bison, you will likely have much more time and flexibility as these animals slowly move throughout their environment. Bottom line, animals are unpredictable, and you will have to take the time to work around their behavior.”
Lastly, Sean added by answering whether he hopes for people to care more about nature after seeing his images.
“Yes, I hope my photography inspires many people of the beauty of the natural world.”
