Great tit in flight photographed by Ricky Marsh

Ricky Marsh · North West England

Photography partnerships grounded in the field

Original wildlife imagery, honest equipment reviews and practical editorial content created through regular work at UK nature reserves.

Based in

North West England

Specialising in

Birds and British wildlife

Working style

Field-tested and first-hand

Ways to work together

Credible content built around real use

I work with equipment over time and in the situations wildlife photographers actually encounter. The result is useful photography and writing with enough substance to earn an enthusiast audience's trust.

Field photography

Original wildlife image collections created in real UK conditions, from fast birds in flight to quieter behavioural moments.

Reviews and editorial

Substantial first-hand articles that explain how equipment performs after genuine use, including the strengths and limitations.

Social content

Photography-led stories for launches, campaigns and community channels, supported by a full-resolution working archive.

Systems used in the field

Experience that goes beyond specifications

Two great tits in flight photographed with an OM System OM-1 Mark II and 50-200mm lens

Primary partnership focus

OM SYSTEM

The OM-1 Mark II is the system I carry when mobility, weather resistance and handheld reach matter. My current field work includes the M.Zuiko 300mm F4 IS PRO and 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO, tested on birds in flight and everyday reserve photography.

Mute swans in a territorial confrontation photographed with a Sony A1

High-speed wildlife and detail

Sony

I use the Sony A1 for demanding wildlife action, alongside the A7R V and compact A6700 for work where resolution, reach or portability takes priority. The FE 200-600mm remains a dependable reference point for Sony wildlife photography.

Kingfisher taking flight photographed with a Sigma 500mm F5.6 lens

Portable prime-lens field work

Sigma

The Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports has become a regular walking lens for birds and wildlife. My review is built around its excellent portability and image quality as well as the practical E-mount limitations that buyers need to understand.

Editorial standards

Independence is part of the value

My published reviews are based on equipment I have used for real wildlife photography. Where equipment is loaned, supplied or part of a paid project, that relationship will be disclosed clearly.

Brand partners can expect accurate product naming, carefully selected original files and practical observations. Readers can expect the same honest account of what worked, what did not and who the equipment will genuinely suit.

Roe deer beside a path in North West England

Let's create something useful in the field

For product evaluation, editorial commissions, image licensing or a campaign built around British wildlife, send an outline of the project, intended use and timescale.