An ocean scientist and marine biologist by training, Ken describes himself as a thalassophile, somebody with a deep appreciation of things ocean. This along with his extensive experience exploring the wild spaces of Southern Africa, gives Ken a deep understanding of photographing wild species and spaces.
"I hope to think my photos are crafted rather than taken - to take a photo seems to me a little like daylight robbery - any light robbery actually! I try to have ideas of images in my head (what I call "neurochromes") before a trip, a dive or an event.
Translating my imagined and my experienced into imagery - to allow others to see oceans and wilderness areas as I see them - requires a focused and creative mindfulness that I love about the challenges of wild photography in a process that requires patience, planning and a sincere understanding of the subject, species and systems.
I am also a little alarmed at the new artificial generation of imagery, creating false expectations of wilderness experiences, and extreme 'get that shot' or even 'selfie-shot' behaviours of folks, in turn driving behaviours that pressure wild species, spaces, and experiences of others. Photography for me is a slow, patient process. We strive to share the "real" out there through patient, ethical and mindful photography that allows respect and space for subjects.
I hope that you enjoy paging through my images. Please revisit soon as we try to keep the site as dynamic as we can."
