WILDLIFE ARTIST
Our Story
Jason > My journey into art, started long before I ever picked up a camera — though looking back, it feels like the two were always destined to meet.
I began as a would be wildlife artist, completely captivated by the challenge of capturing animals in a way that felt alive. I’d spend hours studying every hair, feather, and glint of light in an eye, trying to understand what made it real. But I soon realised that great realistic art begins long before the first pencil mark — it begins with great reference photos.​
Over 1,000 Photos!
That was more than 15 years ago. Since then, our collection has grown to over a thousand of Royalty-free reference photos, covering wildlife, pets, birds, landscapes, and more — all chosen with the artist in mind.
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We know what artists need, because we are artists. Every photo is taken with attention to light, detail, and composition — the kind of details that help you bring your art to life.
Thrilling Photography
In the early days, I struggled to find clear, high-quality images that truly captured the character and detail I wanted. So I started taking my own photos — at wildlife parks, zoos, and in the wild. That passion quickly grew into something much bigger. I discovered that photography gave me the same joy as painting — the thrill of freezing a fleeting moment of beauty, and the satisfaction of knowing it could inspire a drawing or painting later.
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Before long, other artists began asking to use my photos too. So, with my wife Katherine — who shares both my love of animals and photography — we began carefully curating our favourite shots and creating Artist Reference Photo Packs.
Sharing our photos with others
Whether you’re just starting out or already an experienced artist, I hope our photos spark ideas, remove the stress of finding the right reference, and help you enjoy the creative process even more.
Because sometimes, all it takes is one great photo to start your next masterpiece.
Jason & Katherine
