Through World Primate Safaris we can tailor an itinerary to fit in with your preferred destination and to be accompanied by the professional wildlife photographer, Andy Rouse. Andy is happy to accompany you throughout your trip to ensure that you get the best wildlife shots possible and in order that you can learn from his expertise. For further information on tailoring an itinerary to fit in with your requirements please contact us and we would be happy to help.

We would also like to thank Andy for his generosity in letting us use a number of his images throughout our website and promotional material. For further Andy Rouse images please visit: www.andyrouse.co.uk

World renowned wildlife photographer Andy Rouse has long since had a passion for wild things.  He has built his reputation on getting close, in fact very close to some of the world’s largest and most dangerous animals; in doing so, capturing some of the most exciting and evocative photographic images of wildlife found today.  With a style all of his own, Andy is equally passionate about the message that his images convey and sees his work as contributing to the general appreciation of our precious wildlife, hopefully stimulating us all to act on their behalf.

TV Work

Andy has starred in his own TV series and made numerous TV appearances including 2 series of Wildlife Photographer for C5 / Animal Planet which he presented and directed. He also has the following credits to his name:

•    5 video diaries for BBC1 Countryfile – filmed, presented and directed
•    BBC2 Natures Calendar - took presenter deer stalking
•    Carlton ITV Year of the Hare – guest “expert” presenter
•    Meridian ITV WildWatch with Chris Packham - guest “expert” presenter
•    Meridian ITV Country Ways with Debbie Thrower – a day in the life of
•    C5 Tyger Tyger childrens show - guest “expert” presenter
•    Richard & Judy, Gloria Hunniford Open Doors and SKY News – live TV / promotion
•    NBC – a day in the life of / promotion
•    Practical Photography How to Take Better Pictures DVD – presented and directed

Andy is a charismatic presenter who is an expert on the wildlife that he photographs. His Wildlife Photographer series had great reviews, with several pick of the day choices, and some live TV promotion on Richard & Judy. He is able to carry a series on his own, or appear as a guest wildlife expert. He has also appeared on countless radio shows with tales of his exploits and has also taken part in several phone-ins. As a professional wildlife photographer he has an extensive knowledge of animals, has no fear of even the biggest and most fearsome species and is an expert on fieldcraft (animal tracking, interpreting signs etc). He has the ability to communicate in an everyday easy-going style and is able to ad-lib and make the most of any situation. Having a camera by his side gives his presenting style some extra clout as he has a reason to be in close proximity to the wildlife that he is talking about. Andy is currently in discussion with two TV production companies for a return to the screen with an all new show. Andy is represented by David Foster Management.

He is sponsored by internet retailer Warehouse Express and is well respected amongst the photographic community for his sensible recommendations. His work is published through various agents worldwide (including Getty and Corbis) in a variety of forms, and can be viewed from this stunning new website. He has written 14 books incuding the recent Penguin Life (signed books are available from the online store); 2008 will see the publication of a major coffee table book entitled Concepts of Nature which will look at the first 10 years of his professional career.

Public Speaking

Andy is well used to speaking in public and his annual talks program is always sold out; in addition he has represented several vendors at trade shows giving lively and informative product orientated talks using his stunning wildlife pictures for illustration.

In previous years he has lectured at festivals in France, Finland, New Zealand and Germany and now his name is known worldwide for taking great images. He is also a very popular speaker at corporate events and seminars, giving tales of his exploits and providing a welcome break in the middle of the day. Andy is represented by David Foster Management.

Awards

He is a multi award winning photographer with consistent success in the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition; in 2007 he received his 4th award in 3 years with the award of highly commended for one of his albatross shots. In addition he was also runner up in the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Conservation

Andy is passionate about conservation and has always been involved, albeit without any publicity (by his own choice). He has donated many images to be used for fundraising by many charities, including Save the Albatross, and he believes that his images can make a difference. His latest venture is a partnership with Paramo Directional Clothing Systems to produce a range of high quality branded clothing for the outdoor enthusiast. Part of the profits for this clothing range (and from the sales of his website prints) will be donated to The Aspira Fund, which seeks to raise money for worthy conservation projects worldwide.