A dairy farmer with a passion for capturing the natural world will share stories and images from more than a decade behind the lens when he gives a talk on wildlife photography.
Andrew Hughes will deliver a presentation for Tiverton Civic Society about his work photographing wildlife and landscapes from across Britain and around the world.
The talk will take place in the Mayoralty Room at Tiverton Town Hall on Tuesday, March 10, beginning at 7.30 pm.
Andrew, who farms in Bickleigh, has spent around twelve years developing his interest in photography alongside his work in agriculture. Living and working on a farm in Mid Devon has also helped him create habitats that support both wildlife and his photography.
Andrew said: “I have been keen on photography for around 12 years and have managed to fit it in around my work as a farmer.”
He added: “Living on a farm in Mid Devon, has given me the opportunity to develop habitats that benefit both me as a photographer, and the wildlife we have in this part of the world.”
Alongside photographing British wildlife, Andrew has travelled widely to photograph animals and landscapes in other parts of the world.
Andrew said: “As well as photographing much of our British wildlife, I have also travelled extensively around the world, and this has heightened my awareness of how fragile our world has become.”
He added: “Photography is a fantastic way to feed into the lives of the species that I photograph. The thrill of anticipating how a subject is going to react is, I feel, the real essence of nature photography.”
Andrew also said landscape photography plays a major role in his work.
He said: “I also enjoy getting out and photographing great landscapes. Exploring new and remote places, especially at either end of the day, gives a sense of presence and peacefulness.”
Andrew added: “There are many variables associated with all photography, but landscape photography brings many elements together, to produce a unique image.”
The event forms Tiverton Civic Society’s first meeting of 2026.
