Hi, welcome to Dan Waters Creative. I'm a freelance wedding, portrait and pet photographer in Peterborough and even offer personal 1-2-1 photography lessons. I'm also an experienced copywriter so I've started to expand into photo-journalism, specialising in travel and wildlife articles.
You can buy prints from this website or you can buy digital images by contacting me or clicking on the Alamy logo.
Stock photography by Daniel+Waters at Alamy

Latest photos uploaded

Photo tips

50 Landscape photography tips
27 Apr 09
50 tips to help you take better landscape photography shots.
How to submit photos to Alamy
12 Apr 09
This is a step by step guide to help you upload your photos to Alamy.
Approved by Alamy
20 Jan 09
I am now a member of the web's largest photo library, Alamy.
Photo tip - How to deal with burnt out skies and contrast
31 Dec 08
Tips on avoiding burnt out skies and other problems with contrast in your photos.
Photo tip - Photographing wildlife in winter
29 Dec 08
Tips for photographing wildlife in winter and some key reasons why winter is great for photographing wildlife and landscapes.
Photo tip - Have a project
15 Dec 08
It's good practice to always have a project on the go if you want to get the most from your photography.
Photo tip - photographing wildlife
08 Dec 08
Some useful tips for photographing wildlife. There is a strong angle towards common mistakes (all of which I have already made), as learning what not to do it as important as what to do.
Photo tip: Give your photos more impact
24 Nov 08
Come closer and give your photos more impact.
Photo tip: Preventing blurred photos, without a tripod
24 Nov 08
A simple way of avoiding blurred photos, without using a tripod.
A wet Bath
28 Sep 08
Details of my soggy shoot in Bath.
3 first places for my writing
18 Jun 08
I'm happy to say I currently have three first placed articles on Helium.com the writers forum.
Photographing muntjac and barn owls?
02 May 08
This is a brief synopsis of my current project - photographing Muntjac deer and Barn Owls in my local reserve.
I'm looking for a partner to help run a wildlife website
26 Mar 08
I'm looking for a partner to help me create an innovative new wildlife website. Click on the link to find out more.

Portfolio

Portraits and weddings Sara
I'm a wedding and portrait photographer and I service in and around Peterborough. I photograph weddings from an amazing £500 and I take portraits from my home studio. I can also use Photoshop to give your portraits and wedding photos that extra zing.
Wildlife and photography articles Winter wildlife watching - Nene Valley Living
This is a portfolio of some of my published articles on wildlife and photography.
Insight magazine - articles Indiana Molloy
Insight is the most widely circulated roofing magazine in the UK and I was the Editor for three years. It took me from the sleepy, slate covered roofs of Swithland in Leicestershire, to the galvanised steel gutters of Sweden. Here are a small selection of the articles I produced for the magazine.
Articles about hearing loss Specifier Review - Building Sound Solutions
I have written many articles and brochures for RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People). Here's a small selection.

For more information about deafness visit http://www.rnid.org.uk and for a choice of nearly 300 products to help deaf and hard of hearing people visit http://www.rnid.org.uk/shop
Wildlife Trust Conference Brian Eversham presenting
I was asked to photograph the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough Wildlife Trust Annual Conference in St Neots. It was organised to update all the Wildlife Trust volunteers in the area - one of which is me.
The UK's Best Wildlife Locations Hertfordshire - Croydon High Street!
This is a gallery of some of the best places to find wildlife in the UK. Use the search function on the website to find the best locations for the animals you want to see. I've divided up the UK by county so you can easily find the best places near you. This portfolio was only started on 4th May 2008 but I update it regularly. Let me know of any good locations and I'll try and add them on.
Photos of Malaysia St Paul - Melaka
Malaysia is a beautiful, varied and often overlooked country. Hopefully some of these photos will encourage you to agree.
British Landscapes Sheep in front of Ben Nevis
A portfolio showing the varied landscapes of the British Isles. The series includes photos of Hampton, Cambridgeshire, the Lake District and more.
Photos in and around Peterborough Thorpe Wood - Peterborough
It may not be a renowned photographic destination but it's now my home and Peterborough and the surrounding countryside has a surprising amount to offer.
British Mammals Weasel on a log
A selection of Britain's best loved mammals. It's a challenge photographing British wildlife as many species are so wary of people. A hide makes photography easier in these circumstances - so I've just bought one. I'm currently photographing muntjac deer near Peterborough.
British Birds Greater Spotted Woodpecker at feeder
A portfolio of breeding and migrant British birds, from raptors and waders to waterfowl and garden birds.
Kenyan Wildlife Kenyan Express
A selection of the wildlife stars you are likely to see on a Kenyan Safari. All photos were taken with JT Tours. Check out JT Tours reviews online; they are based near Mombasa and they provide a fantastic safari service.
Destination Kenya - article Kenyan woman
My experiences of travelling in Kenya, with specific emphasis on the uplifting character of the Kenyan people. Accompanying photos are displayed at the bottom of the article.
Big Cat photos Real king of the beasts?
A portfolio of the world's most famous and rare big cats. Some of these photos were taken in captivity and some are wild cats in Kenya.
Birds of the world Cattle egret
This gallery shows a mix of birds from across the globe, including the rare (Meller's duck) and the weird (secretary bird).
Mammals of the world Meercat
This is a selection of photos of mammals from all over the world.
Wildlife closeups Malaysian Opadometa
Close up shots of insects, flowers, reptiles and anything else that will let me get close enough to photograph them from 3cm away.
Butterflies Butterfly 4
A selection of butterflies from all over the world. As I'm not an experienced entomologist, I'm in the process of naming them - so please come back to find out what I've shot. Alternatively, please feel free to contact me if you can help.
The Historic City of Prague Prague architecture
A portfolio of some of the architecture and tourist attractions of Prague
The beauty of wildlife photography - article Me and Worthington the Ring Necked Parakeet
This article describes the importance of wildlife photography to me and the reasons behind my passion for photographing the natural world.
Stress-free travelling - article Stress free travelling
Tips on taking the stress out of travelling.