I am an experienced photographer, zoologist, and author.

My passion for photography developed while working as a volunteer in Africa.  After graduating university with a B.Sc in zoology, I wrote away to several wildlife organisations in Africa asking for voluntary work. A reply to one of my letters was the gateway to nearly four years in Southern Africa.  During this time I conducted my own wildlife research, worked as a conservation volunteer and assisted in several other wildlife research projects.  

Since returning to New Zealand, I have led several wildlife safaris back to the African countries of Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.  

Using my zoology knowledge and photography I have co-authored, and helped to illustrate  40 non-fiction children's educational books.  These books are on a variety of mammals, amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates.    They are available in the United States, Australia and New Zealand.   Writing these books has given me the opportunity to reveal the magic, curiosity and beauty I have found in some of the world's best-loved wildlife.

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Claire just loves the wildlife    New Zealand Book Council    Photographer turns to aviary for next project

Claire