April 20, 2005

Favourite Photographers - Steve Bloom



Steve Bloomis a photographic artist who specializes in evocative images of the natural world. Born in South Africa, he first used the camera to document life there during the seventies. He moved to England in 1977, where he worked in the graphic arts industry for many years. In the early nineties, during a visit to South Africa, his interest in wildlife photography emerged, and within a short time he had swapped his established career for the precarious life of a wildlife photographer. Such a move demands an added measure of uncompromising passion and commitment.

© Steve Bloom Images 2002 - 2005 - All rights reserved

He has won awards for his work and his pictures are seen around the world in calendars, posters, advertising, editorial features and a multitude of other products. His books have been published in fifteen languages. Professional Photographer Magazine described him as a 'photographer at the leading edge who sets the agenda for the future'.
 
Steve's concern for the environment is strongly evident in his images. In his book, Untamed, he writes: "I am humbled by the opportunities I have had to witness the diversity of life in so many places, and I hope to share such experiences. Photography is the means by which I strive to engender in others a feeling of unity with the natural world. There remains the ongoing challenge to portray life in all its manifestations, and create images that reveal the very essence of what it is to be a living being."
 
Steve Bloom Images is a photo agency and gallery which predominantly represents Steve's collection of images. The agency, run by Kathy Bloom, offers clients high quality imagery of a standard suitable for discerning advertising, design and editorial agencies.

His work can be seen in a variety of fields. Here are some examples:


Volkswagen Germany - Award-winning advertisement            Canon - Advertisement featuring Steve Bloom

He has numerous images available that can be bought directly from the website. Here are an example of some of his themes:


  Big Cats              Mothers & babies             Primates

Click on the photo for all the theme's photos a searchable data base can be found here.
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