Matthew Maran Photography

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December Photography Workshop – Hampstead Heath

December Photography Workshop – Hampstead Heath

We lucked out with the weather for the final Heath photo workshop of 2014. It was very chilly but clear which presented numerous photo opportunities and the standard was amazing! See below…… The next workshop is on March 14th 2015 and ...

Setup at Catto Gallery

Setup at Catto Gallery

Many thank to Iain, Imogen and Kate for setting up a wonderful looking show at Catto gallery. The Heath Light exhibition is on now until December 23rd 2014.

Great crested grebes at Hampstead Heath

Great crested grebes at Hampstead Heath

I trained for a triathlon last year and did most of my swimming at the Men’s pond in Hampstead Heath. I noticed a family of great crested grebes swimming and fishing very close to all the swimmers and thought if I could get in the water with ...

Common Terns at Hampstead Heath

Common Terns at Hampstead Heath

In the summer of 2014 I spent many hours photographing the wildlife at the Men’s pond in Hampstead Heath. These common terns are very active feeding their young who make a real racket screeching whilst waiting to be fed. It’s ...

Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath is one of the most visited green spaces in London drawing millions of people every year. It provides a home for a wide variety of plants and animals and offers fantastic views of central London. ‘The Heath’ as it is ...

Winter 2012 Projects

Winter 2012 Projects

This winter I’m stepping up my latest photography project which looks at nature in London and explores the importance of green spaces in an urban setting and the habitats they provide for wildlife, plants and recreation for people After ...

Early Morning Down The Road From the Studio

Early Morning Down The Road From the Studio

I was hoping to find a family of Canada Geese at the reservoir near my Studio early this morning. They’ve been there every time over the past few days when I’ve cycled past. With gorgeous early morning light and my camera at the ready ...

This Morning at Richmond Park

This Morning at Richmond Park

Experimenting with some remote shooting with my friend and fellow wildlife photographer Tony this morning in Richmond Park, London. This swan wasn’t interested in our bread but instead just came over and bossed the Canada geese out the way. We ...