Andy Rouse; multi award winning wildlife photographer based in Cardiff

Andy Rouse is known as one of the most successful wildlife photographers in the UK. He has been a professional wildlife photographer for 25 years and during this time he has won a multitude of global awards including being placed nine times in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards. In 2012 he was honored to be awarded the Cherry Kearton Medal by the Royal Geographical Society, an award bestowed upon a traveller concerned with the study of natural history.

Away from home Andy is a hugely experienced expedition leader and is the founder of the photographic safari company WildBunch Expeditions. He has been responsible for leading tours to all seven continents of the Earth. Andy prides himself on using the best guide teams, and visiting the best locations. Simply put, his trips get the results that his clients seek.

Andy is passionate about teaching others to get closer to nature through their photography, he is the founder of The WildBunch Club, an online photography community where members can benefit from his wealth of experience via articles, challenges, podcasts and much more.

Andy’s passions in photography are taking things that are tough, subjects that are suspicious and don't want to be photographed! He is an expert on fieldcraft and concealment and is never happier when dressed as a walking tree lurking for a hare or roe deer.

Conservation wise he supports whoever needs my help, UK Wild Otter Trust and Ban Trophy Hunting are close to his heart. Away from photography he loves photographing aviation and riding the world's biggest rollercoasters. He is a dedicated family man with a wonderful wife and a darling daughter who are the priorities in his life. Oh and he supports West Ham!

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Celebrating 25 years behind the lens Podcast

In 2025, Andy marks an incredible milestone—25 years as a professional wildlife photographer. From unforgettable moments in the wild to the challenges that come with life on the road (and behind a camera), it’s been a journey filled with adventure, passion, and a fair few surprises along the way.

To celebrate, Andy sat down for a candid and entertaining conversation with his wife Suzie in a very special anniversary podcast. With stories from the field, honest reflections, and plenty of laughter, it’s a must-listen for anyone who’s followed his work—or just loves a good tale from the wild.

The podcast is hosted on our WildBunch Patreon site and part 1 is free to everyone to enjoy, for part 2 why not take a trial with us or become a full member?

Hit play and join us for 25 years of wildlife, wonder, and the occasional camera mishap.

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