Carrie Bristow
About Me
Looking to build a career in the world of natural history film making I offer a collection of skills in creative communication. Largely inspired by the marine environment and conservation initiatives, my work aims to engage others with the species and places closest to them, and inspire a love of nature.
Natural History Photographer
My creative work is inspired by nature, having grown up spending valuable time outdoors learning about the plants and animals I could discover. Whilst at secondary school I was lucky enough to travel to Zambia, and with camera in hand was inspired to later go on to gain a first class degree in Marine and Natural History Photography at Falmouth University. Here I spent time around the Cornish coast, as well as travelling to Egypt and the Galapagos Islands! This allowed me to explore underwater photography and inspired abstract projects combining photography with my love of illustration.
Master of Science
Inspired by the marine environment, in 2022 I graduated with an MSc in Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation from Exeter University. I spent a month exploring the Reefs surrounding the Isles of Scilly, deploying cameras from a boat and found opportunities in my coursework to explore aspects of science communication and how I could use my creative skills. Learning about Marine Protected areas and the amazing species found in the UK has largely influenced my artwork, and the marine environment continues to be a constant theme throughout my work.
Artist
From line drawings for colouring books, watercolour paintings and beach school murals, I love to create artwork inspired by nature. I often paint UK species and am open to commissions and collaborations for artwork and photography projects.