As a photographer currently specialising in environmental photography, I am always looking to find new ways to engage with my audience and have used my university experience to develop my work practice. I have used my time to explore sustainability and environmentalism, a concept which is really important to me and has become key in my photography.

BA Photography work by Katy Ellis showing how we need to raise awareness on the significant threat that litter poses to our beaches.
BA Photography work by Katy Ellis showing how we need to raise awareness of the seriousness of littering in our wooded areas.

I have undertaken a wide range of research and have developed a strong awareness of the main issues impacting our environments in today’s world. This research influences my creative practice and has allowed me to experiment with a variety of visual approaches, all with the focus of capturing a true representation of nature, animals, and landscapes. I am most interested in raising awareness on the seriousness of environmental issues and how we need to make changes to reduce their negative impacts, in hope to create a cleaner and greener world.

BA Photography work by Katy Ellis showing a colourful visual perspective of car headlights to raise awareness of light pollution.
BA Photography work by Katy Ellis showing car headlights in a bokeh effect format to raise awareness of light pollution.
BA Photography work by Katy Ellis showing how zoos are positive environments, protecting our wildlife and educating the general public.