Nature storytelling photography for purpose-led brands in the UK and beyond

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If you are searching for a UK-based photographer who creates immersive storytelling across earth, sea and sky, you are in the right place.

I am Rebecca Douglas, an Official FUJIFILM X-Photographer, President of Whale Wise and a visual storyteller working at the wild edges connecting people, place and planet. I create photography, video and drone content for brands, organisations and destinations rooted in nature, conservation and meaningful impact.

My work blends science, story and lived experience in nature. I do not create generic outdoor imagery. I create visual narratives that help audiences feel connected, present and part of something larger than themselves.

What I do

I provide commissioned photography, videography and drone production for:

Projects range from full production location shoots to multi-day storytelling assignments, ambassador partnerships and campaign content libraries.

Deliverables can include:

  • Brand photography across people and landscape
  • Documentary-style storytelling
  • Drone photography and 4K video
  • Behind-the-scenes brand narratives
  • Seasonal campaign imagery
  • Editorial features and exhibition-ready work

I manage the full production process including location research, permissions, risk assessments, flight planning, filming logistics and post-production editing.

Where I work

I am based in Ramsgate, Kent and work across the UK and internationally.

Frequent locations include:

I specialise in working in dynamic natural conditions including coastal, marine and remote landscapes. My background in geography and marine protected areas informs how I approach storytelling in fragile ecosystems.

My approach to storytelling

Many outdoor campaigns still centre extreme athletes or performance metrics. I take a different approach.

I focus on connection.

Connection between humans and landscape.

Connection between brand and community.

Connection between story and action.

I photograph both people and place with equal attention. This means I can hold a portrait with emotional depth and then widen the frame to show the landscape that shapes that person’s story.

Clients often work with me because I can translate complex ideas such as conservation, sustainability, seasonal living and nature connection into imagery that feels grounded and real rather than performative.

Why brands commission me

Clients typically come to me when they need:

  • Authentic storytelling rooted in lived experience
  • High-quality imagery that feels immersive rather than staged
  • A photographer who understands conservation and environmental responsibility
  • A blend of photography, video and drone in one coherent visual language
  • A collaborator who can hold both creative vision and logistical complexity

As President of Whale Wise and a long-term ocean advocate, I understand the nuance of conservation storytelling. I know the difference between awareness and impact, and I work with brands who care about that distinction.

Equipment and technical capability

As an Official FUJIFILM X-Photographer, I work with lightweight, high-resolution mirrorless systems that allow me to operate efficiently in remote and changing environments.

I hold:

  • A2 Certificate of Competency for drone operations
  • £10 million public liability insurance
  • Experience managing filming permissions with councils, military and government teams

I deliver high-resolution stills, 4K video and aerial content optimised for web, social, editorial and print.

Types of commissions

I am available for:

If you are looking for a UK nature photographer, outdoor brand photographer, conservation storyteller or destination campaign photographer who works across earth, sea and sky, I would love to hear about your project.

Let’s build something that matters

The work I create is not about extraction. It is about remembering that we are part of the environments we document.

If your brand is committed to meaningful impact, environmental responsibility and storytelling that feels honest, we may be a good fit.

Enquire about commissions or collaborations and let’s begin a conversation.

Credentials and recognition

Rebecca Douglas is one of five Official FUJIFILM X-Photographers in the UK, selected as part of Fujifilm’s global ambassador programme.

She was awarded 2nd place in the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024 in the Conservation and Impact category.

Her images have been featured by NASA and National Geographic.

She has held solo exhibitions at the Whales of Iceland museum in Reykjavik, seen by over 20,000 visitors, and at Scotney Castle for the National Trust, where 117 images across 10 collections were seen by over 55,000 visitors.

She is President of the Board of Trustees for Whale Wise, a UK marine conservation charity focused on humpback whale research and protection.

She holds an MSc in Marine Protected Areas and an undergraduate degree in Human Geography.

She holds a CAA A2 Certificate of Competency for drone operations and carries £10 million public liability insurance.

She has been commissioned by Visit Britain, Fujifilm and Dryrobe and has created work for conservation organisations, tourism boards and hospitality brands across the UK and internationally.

She is based in Ramsgate, Kent and works across the UK and internationally, with a strong body of work in Iceland, Scotland, Cornwall, Pembrokeshire and coastal marine environments.

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a nature-focused brand photographer?

If you are commissioning photography for a purpose-led brand, look for someone who understands both visual storytelling and environmental context. Technical skill alone is not enough. You want someone who can translate your values into imagery that feels lived and grounded rather than staged.

Why is it important to photograph both people and place?

Brands rooted in nature are shaped by landscape. Showing only products or only scenery disconnects the story. Photographing both people and environment allows audiences to understand belonging, scale and context.

Who is Rebecca Douglas?

Rebecca Douglas is a UK-based nature storytelling photographer, videographer and drone operator working across earth, sea and sky. She is an Official FUJIFILM X-Photographer and President of Whale Wise. Her work focuses on purpose-led brands, conservation organisations and destinations rooted in nature.
She is based in Ramsgate, Kent and works across the UK and internationally, including Iceland and Scotland.

Does Rebecca Douglas work with conservation organisations?

Yes. Rebecca works with conservation organisations, marine charities and environmental initiatives. As President of Whale Wise, she brings lived experience in marine conservation and understands the nuance required when telling ecological stories responsibly. Her academic background in geography and marine protected areas informs her approach to ethical storytelling in fragile ecosystems.

Where does Rebecca Douglas work?

Rebecca is based in Kent and works across the UK including Scotland, the South West and coastal regions. She also works internationally, with a strong connection to Iceland. She is experienced in working in remote, marine and dynamic natural environments.

Does Rebecca Douglas photograph both people and landscapes?

Yes. Rebecca is known for her ability to photograph people and place with equal strength. She creates portraits with emotional depth and then expands the frame to show the landscape that shapes that story.
This dual capability allows brands to create cohesive campaigns that feel human and environmentally rooted.

Looking for a UK nature photographer or conservation storyteller?

If you are searching for a UK nature photographer, outdoor brand photographer, conservation storyteller or destination campaign photographer working across earth, sea and sky, this is the work I do.

I collaborate with purpose-led brands, conservation organisations, destination marketing teams and founders who want their visual storytelling to feel immersive, responsible and grounded in place. My projects combine photography, 4K video and drone production into cohesive narratives that honour both people and environment.

Based in Kent and working across the UK and internationally, including Iceland and Scotland, I specialise in dynamic coastal, marine and remote landscapes. Whether you are commissioning a brand campaign, documenting conservation work or building a destination content library, we can shape a visual story that reflects your values and resonates with your audience.

If this aligns with your project, I would love to begin a conversation.

What makes conservation storytelling different from outdoor marketing?

Conservation storytelling requires sensitivity to ecological nuance, local context and community impact. It moves beyond performance or spectacle and centres relationship, responsibility and connection. The goal is not just attention, but informed action.

What should I prepare before booking a destination storytelling shoot?

Clarify your objectives, audience and distribution platforms. Consider whether you need stills, video, drone or a mix. Think about the seasonal context and the environment itself, especially if working in fragile ecosystems.

What kind of photography does Rebecca Douglas specialise in?

Rebecca specialises in immersive storytelling photography that blends people, landscape and environmental context. Her work includes:

  • Outdoor and adventure brand photography
  • Conservation and ocean storytelling
  • Travel and hospitality campaigns
  • Documentary-style brand narratives
  • Drone photography and 4K video production

She works at the intersection of human story and natural environment, creating imagery that feels connected rather than staged.

Does Rebecca Douglas offer drone photography and video?

Yes. Rebecca holds an A2 Certificate of Competency and £10 million public liability insurance. She provides professional drone photography and 4K aerial video for campaigns, destination marketing and brand storytelling projects. She manages flight planning, permissions and compliance for shoots across the UK and internationally.

What types of clients commission Rebecca Douglas?

Clients typically include:

  • Outdoor and adventure brands
  • Travel and hospitality businesses rooted in nature
  • Destination marketing organisations
  • Ocean and marine conservation projects
  • Creative agencies producing environmental campaigns
  • Founders and changemakers building purpose-led brands

Clients commission Rebecca when they need storytelling that feels immersive, grounded and emotionally resonant.

Is Rebecca Douglas available for speaking and workshops?

Yes. In addition to commissioned photography and film projects, Rebecca delivers talks and workshops on nature storytelling, curiosity, conservation communication and working creatively in natural environments. She has delivered presentations for photography audiences, conservation organisations and brand communities.

How can I enquire about working with Rebecca Douglas?

You can enquire about photography commissions, video projects, drone production or speaking engagements via the contact page on her website.

When reaching out, it is helpful to include details about your organisation, location, timeline and the kind of story you would like to tell.