About Robert Canis

Robert Canis is a UK based professional photographer specialising in wildlife and landscapes. Born in 1970, from an early age he has always had a keen interest in wildlife and when introduced to a local 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 an assistant photographer and photographic technician. At the age of 19 he gained his ARPS (Associate of the Royal Photographic Society) in the nature category. He was 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 photographing wildlife. 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 at least 50 to the Czech Republic.

Robert regularly holds wildlife and landscape photography workshops within the UK for groups and camera clubs and also provides one to one tuition. Current locations include Kent, Wales, Sussex and the Peak District. His work is marketed by two leading picture libraries, FLPA and Wildlife GmbH. Robert has twice been Highly Commended in the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the year and awarded the Royal Photographic Society’s Gold Medal in their annual international competition.

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