About me and my Photography
I first started photography some 45 years ago experimenting with all subjects and working on prints and slides in my own dark room at home. The pressure of a young family and work ensured I took a long break during which I designed and built 2 very individual homes. As I played with design and different artistic media a return to photography became inevitable so I bought my first digital SLR in 2007.
Surrounded by beautiful countryside here in the New Forest National Park, landscape and wildlife became my major interests but I always get involved with people and events with still life studies adding further fascination. My clients provide me with a varied work life, featuring commercial, portrait, wedding and specialist equine portraits.
I find that interacting with other people feeds the imagination so I have now built a studio at home to expand my portrait work but I always retain and interest in the quirky and amusing. I want to play further in the world of video using my SLRs and mini DVRs.
Coaching and mentoring has been a regular feature in my life in sport and professional career so it seems very natural to me to offer my services in the world of photography. Information about workshops and experiences can be found on our Photo Experiences page.
Testimonial:-
“For my visit from Germany (region of Duesseldorf) to England, I packed my wildlife gear, an EOS R5 and RF 100-500mm in 2022, R5M2 and RF 200-800mm in 2024. I had the idea of finding an experienced trainer, guide and good human being to show me wildlife in the region of Dorset and Wilshire. To find and get to know Henry Szwinto was a very lucky moment. Let me explain why:
When we met, I explained that I would like to find out more about wildlife photography, although I think as a trainer myself, I could handle the equipment.
But equipment is not important except for a longer lens plus macro lens and maybe a wide angle for landscape. Henry took me to the New Forest, Brownsea Island and Martin Down to see all kind of different wildlife and plants, light and conditions.
Whilst completely overwhelmed with the beauty of England, I was shooting away in high burst speed when meeting the wildlife animals and bringing home thousands of photographs to choose from. Henry’s camera only clicked occasionally and he took the better photos, despite the fact he “only“ used 400mm.
I learned such a lot from him, about finding the right moment to trigger, about plants, mushrooms, the behaviour and secrets of red deer, fallow deer, owls, birds, kingfisher and many more. We spoke about the light, what makes a photo stand out, how to tell a story in wildlife and nature photography.
And the best aspect was we become friends, so I meet Henry on a regular basis when I return to this beautiful area of England. Thank you so much for all that Henry, I appreciate it.
