About

Claire Tomlinson is an award-winning wildlife photographer, filmmaker and artist from West Sussex.

Claire loves to travel and has photographed interesting species in many different countries, encountering incredible stories along the way. She speaks several languages, including French, German and Spanish, allowing her to connect on a deeper level with a wide range of communities and cultures.

Eager to bring vital conservation issues to light, she is transferring her skills to filmmaking and recently graduated with an MA in Wildlife Filmmaking from UWE in partnership with the BBC Natural History Unit.

With a background in teaching and through her work with young people for the RSPB and Wildlife Trusts, she is driven by a desire to instil in the next generation a love of nature that will encourage them to cherish and protect it.

As well as capturing wildlife through the lens, Claire also expresses the beauty of nature on canvas. A self-taught artist, she paints mainly in oils and uses a variety of textures to bring images to life. However, her concern for the environment has led her to look into ways of painting in an eco-friendly way. You can find out more about this in the Eco Range section of the website. 25% of the profits from her eco paintings are donated to The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, a charity close to Claire’s heart.