About Robert Canis

Robert Canis is a professional photographer specialising in the natural world. Born in 1970, from an early age he has always had a keen interest in wildlife and when introduced to a local well known naturalist and photographer called Ted Coleman his enthusiasm soon rubbed off on him and it wasn't long before he found himself photographing alongside him. Robert is adamant that there really is no better way of learning about nature than to be with a 'seasoned' naturalist. He taught him not only how to find and track animals but how best to photograph them with no or minimal disturbance. Above all he instilled in him an ethic that remains with him to this day, that no matter how hard you have worked in attempting to photograph a species, its safety and well-being must always come first.

Upon leaving school he attended Paddington College in London where he gained a BTECH National Diploma in Photography and for several years thereafter worked as a colour and b&w hand and machine printer. At the age of 19 he gained his ARPS in the nature category, one of the youngest ever to do so and in 1992 decided to take the plunge and go freelance since he felt that he needed to devote more time to wildlife photography. Photographing British wildlife is certainly his first love though over the years he has had a growing fascination with Eastern Europe, which has resulted in trips to Poland, Finland (3 as tour leader) and the Czech Republic.

Annually, Robert gives approximately 35 illustrated talks to clubs and societies throughout England. His work is marketed by FLPA. Robert has twice been Highly Commended in the BG Wildlife Photographer of the year Competition and awarded the RPS gold medal in their Annual International Slide Exhibition.

Telephone: +44 (0) 7939 117570
Email: rmcanis@msn.com