My Story

Born from a love of wild places

I've spent years quietly waiting in hides, hedgerows, and riverbanks — learning the habits of the creatures that share our landscape. British wildlife is endlessly surprising: a kingfisher diving into the water, a deer wandering through the forest, a sparrowhawk tearing into a sparrow.

Photography lets me bring those moments home. When an image truly captures that split-second stillness, it deserves to be printed properly — large, sharp, and on paper that does justice to the original scene.

The woodwork grew from the same instinct. There's something deeply satisfying about working with timber — feeling the grain, coaxing out the figure in a piece of oak, making something that will outlast the person who made it.

About Jonathan Smithies

How I Work

The principles behind every image and every piece.

Patient Photography

I never bait, lure, or disturb the animals I photograph. Every image is taken in the wild, on the creature's terms. That patience is what makes the shots worth having.

Responsible Timber

All wood is sourced from sustainable British woodlands or reclaimed from buildings and fallen trees. Nothing goes to landfill — even offcuts become smaller pieces.

Made to Last

Prints are produced on archival Hahnemühle fine art paper with pigment inks rated for 100+ years. Woodwork is finished with natural oils and waxes — nothing synthetic.

Print Quality

Prints worth framing

PaperHahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm — the standard for fine art digital printing
InksPigment-based archival inks, fade-resistant for 100+ years under glass
MountingIvory white acid-free museum mounts, hand-cut to size
FramingSolid wood frames (not MDF) in oak, ash, dark brown, black or white
PackagingFlat-packed with rigid backing boards, tracked and insured delivery

Not sure what to order?

The print ordering guide covers everything — available sizes and finishes, how mounting and framing works, and how to choose the right option for your space.

Multiple sizes from small to statement
Print only, mounted, framed, or framed & mounted
Live preview in the configurator
Tracked and insured delivery
View the Ordering Guide

Get in Touch

Questions about prints, bespoke woodwork commissions, or just want to chat about wildlife? I'd love to hear from you.