Brian W Matthews

For over two decades I've been dedicated to capturing wildlife in some of the world's most extreme environments. From tracking tigers in India to freediving among puffins in the North Sea, my work tells the story of our planet's biodiversity and the urgent need for conservation.

Based in the UK, I've documented wildlife across over 60 countries, working on projects that highlight the impact of climate change on ecosystems.

A three-time Wildlife Photographer of the Year finalist, my work has been widely published in magazines such as BBC Wildlife, Outdoor Photography and more, as well as national newspapers including The Times and The Telegraph. I specialise in underwater and extreme-weather photography, often working in custom waterproof housings to capture perspectives of marine life that most people never get to see.

My favourite subjects include puffins, badgers, elephants and large predators. I've spent years photographing owls, sea eagles and osprey, and have worked extensively in Africa, India, Indonesia, Scandinavia and the polar regions.

When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me skiing, hiking, mountain biking, or planning the next trip somewhere remote.

Project 7723 follows the entire UK coastline, all 7,723 miles of it, to document the wildlife and ecosystems that define Britain's shores, and the climate change pressures threatening them.

The project aims to culminate in a wildlife and climate change photography book distributed to every school in the UK, giving future generations the imagery and stories they need to understand what is at stake.

From the dramatic sea stacks of St Kilda to the mudflats of the Wash, every mile is being recorded. The project documents seabird colonies, grey seal haul-outs, migratory waders, and the subtle but measurable changes in habitats year on year.