About Will Gray Photography
With more than 30 years’ experience as a professional travel, wildlife and landscape photographer, Will Gray specialises in immersive small-group photography tours in Namibia and Costa Rica, alongside private workshops and tailor-made photography experiences across Britain.
His flagship Namibia photography tours explore towering desert landscapes, wildlife-rich national parks and dramatic night skies, while Costa Rica photography tours focus on rainforest wildlife, birds and tropical landscapes. Will also leads small-group, three-night photography workshops in the UK – from Cornwall to Scotland – as well as one-to-one workshops in the Cotswolds.
Every experience is built around expert guidance, careful planning and exceptional photographic opportunities.
Will combines the eye of an award-winning photographer with the experience of a professional travel journalist, helping guests improve their photography while exploring extraordinary landscapes and wildlife.
Meet Will Gray
Will Gray is an award-winning photographer, travel writer and author based in Oxfordshire, England. With a degree in zoology and a lifelong passion for wildlife, landscapes and travel, he has spent more than three decades photographing destinations around the world.
His work has appeared in publications including National Geographic Traveller, Wanderlust, BBC Wildlife, The Sunday Times and Travel Africa. He is also a contributing photographer for AWL Images.
Alongside his photography work, Will leads:
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Small-group photography tours in Namibia and Costa Rica
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Private and tailor-made photography tours throughout Britain
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One-to-one photography workshops in the Cotswolds, Cornwall, London and the Lake District
His latest book, Photography Weekends Britain, celebrates some of the UK’s most photogenic landscapes and locations, while sharing practical advice for photographers looking to explore Britain with a camera.
Photography Tours designed by a photographer
Every tour and workshop offered by Will Gray Photography is personally researched and carefully planned.
Rather than offering high-volume group trips, Will focuses on small-group experiences and personalised tuition. Whether photographing desert landscapes in Namibia, wildlife in Costa Rica or dramatic coastlines in Britain, the aim is always the same:
• Improve your photography skills
• Experience inspiring locations
• Travel with like-minded people
• Enjoy a supportive atmosphere
Will works with experienced local operators and guides where appropriate, ensuring every trip benefits from expert local knowledge and responsible travel practices.
Experience and background as a travel journalist
Before launching photography tours and workshops, Will built a long career as a freelance travel journalist, photographer and author.
Over the years, he has:
• Won more than 20 journalism and photography awards
• Written for leading travel, wildlife and photography publications
• Published multiple books on travel, wildlife and photography
• Spoken at travel and photography events across the UK
• Judged major photography competitions
His photography has been recognised in competitions including the British Wildlife Photography Awards and Outdoor Photographer of the Year.
Awards and Recognition in writing and photography
A selection of Will Gray's awards and achievements include:
AITO Travel Writer of the Year – Winner
British Guild of Travel Writers Travel Photographer of the Year – Winner
British Travel Press Awards – Best Feature Winner
British Wildlife Photography Awards – Highly Commended
Outdoor Photographer of the Year – Shortlisted
International Garden Photographer of the Year – Runner-up
