Who’s Samuel?
Samuel Markham is a self-taught landscape and wilderness photographer based on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia.
Photography entered his life in 2011, transforming the way he perceives the world and instilling in him a profound gratitude for nature's intricate details that he once overlooked.
His artistic endeavours are grounded in a profound respect and awe for both nature and its almighty creator, seeking to convey reverence through the images he captures. Over the years he has developed a fascination with dramatic light and atmosphere. Driving him on an endless journey to capture those elusive moments that encapsulate the essence of freedom.
In 2023 he was crowned the Overall Winner of the
’Australian Geographic 2023 Nature Photography of the Year’ for his image "My Country Burns" taken during the horrific 2019 / 2020 Black Summer bushfires that devastated Australia.