Battle or Play
While photographing in Great Yarmouth, I witnessed a rare sight: two grey seals fighting and playing at the same time. . They looked like puppies playing and monsters fighting at the same time.
YuanZhe Cui
Wildlife Filmmaking (MA) 2026
I am a wildlife photographer and emerging filmmaker focused on animal behaviour and conservation storytelling. My work aims to create honest, character-led narratives that connect audiences with the natural world.
I gained field experience at a conservation station on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau, assisting with wildlife monitoring and filming species such as snow leopards. Working in remote environments shaped both my visual approach and my ability to operate in challenging conditions.
Alongside this, I have been developing my filmmaking through observational shooting and long-lens wildlife work, while building an online audience across multiple platforms.
I am working towards a career in natural history filmmaking, with a focus on intimate, character-driven stories. My goal is to contribute to visually compelling natural history films that combine strong animal behaviour, intimate character stories and meaningful conservation themes.
Misty Stroll
I photographed two Red Deer walking through the fog in Bushy Park, creating a serene and atmospheric scene.
Wild Neighbours
Photographed at Bower Ashton, Bristol, this image shows a herd of deer grazing beside the city, revealing how wildlife and urban life can exist surprisingly close together.
Urban Nest
2025 March In Singapore, a pair of Oriental Pied Hornbills surprisingly chose to build their nest right by a subway station. Oriental pied hornbills are important large seed dispersers.