John Waters, wildlife and documentary cameraman
I am an award-winning wildlife and documentary cameraman, familiar with a wide variety of filming styles and equipment. I have credits on over 60 films, many of which have won awards at festivals – including Wildscreen. In 2008 I received an Emmy nomination for Cinematography for Meerkat Manor.
I currently own a Sony FS7 kit plus A7S Mk. II – both 4K capable – which I use with my Canon lenses.
My spare time is devoted to stills photography, specialising in atmospheric landscapes of my home county of Somerset. There are regular exhibitions of my work and I produce a range of greeting cards now available in 15 outlets across the region. Prints and cards can be ordered via the Shop page.
Latest News
'SECRET GARDEN' airs on BBC 1
April 1 2026
The 'Secret Garden' series narrated by David Attenborough starts on BBC 1 on 5th April at 6pm. The second in the series (12th April 6pm) is the city garden in Bristol ... home to my partner Lou and where I filmed the comings and goings of its wildlife for over a year. Also available on BBC iPlayer.
'THE BIRDS' airs on BBC 4
March 24 2026
This film which I worked on with Martin Dohrn got its first UK broadcast in March 2026 and is available now on BBC iPlayer.
Category Winner BWPA 2025
May 12 2025
Delighted that my image "Butterfly Face-off" has won the Animal Behaviour category in the 2025 British Wildlife Photography Awards.
"Secret Garden" in production
May 12 2025
I started filming for this wildlife series by Plimsoll Productions for BBC 1 in February 2024. Scheduled for broadcast in Spring 2026.
Category Winner BWPA 2023
March 20 2023
Very proud to say that my image 'Honey bee flight trails' has won the 'Hidden Britain' category in the 2023 British Wildlife Photography Awards.
The Return of the Shad
March 20 2023
A short film about Somerset artist/printmaker Julia Manning and how she draws inspiration from stories about the natural world. In this case the plight of the Shad ... one of our least known fish. Watch here.
