Sydney
Angela Robertson-Buchanan is an award-winning professional nature photographer and published children’s author, specialising in birds.
Prize Finalist
Artworks: 12
Angela Robertson-Buchanan, widely recognized as “The Bird Photographer,” is an award-winning nature photographer and published children’s author with a distinct passion for birds. Originally hailing from the United Kingdom, Angela now resides in Sydney, Australia, where her roles as a conservationist, bird advocate, and wildlife carer specializing in parrots drive her creative and environmental pursuits.
Angela seamlessly merges her love for wildlife and photography, crafting compelling images, projects, and exhibitions that carry a powerful conservation message. Her work not only celebrates the beauty and diversity of birdlife but also raises awareness of the challenges these creatures face in the modern world.
Among her numerous accolades, Angela has been a finalist several times in the prestigious Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year award. She has also curated and held solo exhibitions that highlight her commitment to conservation. Most notably, she serves as the curator for BirdLife Australia’s Bird Week, a platform dedicated to raising awareness and essential funding for bird research and conservation efforts.
Angela’s photography is more than art—it is advocacy. Her striking compositions capture the intricate details and unique personalities of her avian subjects, inviting viewers to connect with nature on a deeper level. Every piece sold directly supports Angela’s wildlife rescue and care efforts, with a portion of proceeds also donated to wildlife organizations she passionately supports.
Through her lens, Angela Robertson-Buchanan not only immortalizes the grace and majesty of birds but also inspires action to protect them. Her work is a call to cherish and preserve the natural world, ensuring that future generations can continue to experience its wonder.
AWARDS
Finalist – Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year, South Australian Museum and Australian Museum, 2023, 2019, 2015, 2014, 2013.
Finalist – Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize at Manly Art Gallery and Museum, 2023, 2022, 2021
Finalist – Minnawarra Art Awards, Armadale District Hall, 2021
Finalist – Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize, Ravenswood School for Girls, 2021 & 2020
Finalist – Australian Photography Awards, 2020, 2019, 2018
Finalist – Big Picture Natural World Photography Competition, California Academy of Sciences, 2015.
Recent Publications
Front cover of Australian Photography Magazine Dec/Jan 24
Public Art
Newtown Art Seat September – December 2020 (Sydney)
Devonshire Hotel – September 2020 – Present 2024 (Sydney)
Select Exhibitions
2023 Australian Geographic ANZANG Nature Photographerof the Year. Group exhibition, South Australia Museum, Adelaide, traveling to around Australia.
2023 Northern Beaches environmental Art & Design Prize, Manly Art Gallery & Museum
2023 From the Ground Up, curated group exhibition for BirdLife Australia, Bird Week. Corner Gallery, Stanmore (Sydney)
2022 Northern Beaches environmental Art & Design Prize, Manly Art Gallery & Museum
2022 Change, curated group exhibition for BirdLife Australia, Bird Week. Corner Gallery, Stanmore (Sydney)
2021 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize
2021 Habitat, curated group exhibition for BirdLife Australia, Bird Week. Corner Gallery, Stanmore (Sydney)
2021 Northern Beaches environmental Art & Design Prize, Manly Art Gallery & Museum
2020 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize
2020 Birdtown, curated group exhibition for BirdLife Australia, Bird Week. Corner Gallery, Stanmore (Sydney)
2020 Cultivate, group exhibition at the Sydney Royal Botanical Gardens
2019 Australian Geographic ANZANG Nature Photographer of the Year. Group exhibition, South Australia Museum, Adelaide, traveling to Sydney.
2019 Parrots, curated group exhibition for BirdLife Australia, Bird Week. Corner Gallery, Stanmore (Sydney)
2019 Wild Thing, group exhibition at the Sydney Royal Botanical Gardens.
2018 Little Birds, curated group exhibition for BirdLife Australia, Bird Week. Corner Gallery, Stanmore (Sydney)
2017 Art & Ecology Unfolding (Group), ARTS INC. Gallery (Apollo Bay) & Conservation Ecology Centre Gallery (Cape Otway), Victoria
2015 Feathered Heads – A Celebration of Australian Birds, Santos Conservation Gallery, Adelaide Zoo (Solo)
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