Natural History
Films & Documentaries
Rachel Bigsby is an award-winning seabird photographer, filmmaker, and conservationist whose work bridges the gap between art and science. Through the lens of her camera, she captures the raw beauty, fragility, science, stories and resilience of the natural world, crafting compelling visual narratives that inspire awareness and action.
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Her documentary work is deeply rooted in storytelling, bringing audiences closer to the lives of seabirds and the critical challenges they face. From intimate portrayals of avian behaviour to urgent investigations into environmental threats such as Avian Influenza and oil spills, Rachel’s films blend cinematic artistry with scientific insight.
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Her collaborations with leading conservation organisations, Nikon, the RSPB and The Natural History Museum demonstrate her commitment to using visual storytelling as a powerful tool for education and change. Whether through fine art cinematography or hard-hitting conservation documentaries, her films offer a window into the wild, revealing the untold stories of the species she has spent her career documenting.
In partnership with The RSPB and The Natural History Museum, Rachel investigates the impact of Avian Influenza, uncovering more about the disease, its impact and how seabirds like the Northern Gannet are affected.
When disaster strikes from oil spills and pollutants, the survival of seabirds depends on human intervention. In this video, Rachel worked with East Sussex Wildlife Rescue Ambulance Service to meet the team caring for three oiled seabirds, to understand the impact of oil and what we can all do to help.
Invited by Nikon Europe to be the first wildlife photographer to trial new firmware 'auto capture', Rachel takes us on a journey to her European Badger sett to explore the creative possibilities of this camera update.
Crowned the 'Winner of Natural Artistry' in Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023, Rachel shares her journey, her winning image and what her life looks like after the prestigious competition.
'A Wild Life: And How To Photograph It'
In this episode of Rachel's YouTube series, she embarks on a journey to the sub-antarctic islands of New Zealand and Australia, photographing seabirds such as King Penguin and Southern Royal Albatross.
'A Wild Life: And How To Photograph It'
In this episode of Rachel's YouTube series, she shares a location very close to her heart; Shetland, and why she believes it is the best place on earth to photograph seabirds.
'A Wild Life: And How To Photograph It'
In this episode of Rachel's YouTube series, she invites us to her European Badger sett amongst a carpet of bluebells. This sett is the magical location from which she filmed the species for Sir David Attenborough's 'Wild Isles'.
'A Wild Life: And How To Photograph It'
In this episode of Rachel's YouTube series, we journey to Antarctica to discover how Rachel captured her dream image...
'A Wild Life: And How To Photograph It'
In this episode of Rachel's YouTube series, she is on assignment for Nikon Europe in South Africa, as the first wildlife photographer to trial the Nikon Z6 III camera with Cape Gannets and African Penguins.