James Lewin is an internationally acclaimed photographic artist based in Kenya. He has built a reputation for creating timeless masterpieces that bring a unique perspective into the lives of some of the world's most iconic inhabitants. Entirely self-taught, Lewin picked up a camera after working with anti-poaching and research units on the front line of conservation in Kenya. Soon after, he abandoned a real estate career in London to pursue his passion for wildlife with his camera in hand. Lewin has since received more than 25 international awards for his evocative work.

James was born in 1996 and he lives and works in Laikipia, Kenya.

Biography
James Lewin is an internationally acclaimed photographic artist based in Kenya. He has built a reputation for creating timeless masterpieces that bring a unique perspective into the lives of some of the world’s most iconic inhabitants.
Entirely self-taught, Lewin picked up a camera after working with anti-poaching and research units on the front line of conservation in Kenya. Soon after, he abandoned a real estate career in London to pursue his passion for wildlife with his camera in hand. Lewin has since received more than 25 international awards for his evocative work.
Lewin has spent nearly a decade exploring remote areas of Africa, following his subjects for weeks, waiting patiently for extraordinary compositions that will likely never reoccur. All his photographs are of wild animals in their natural habitats, with multiple artworks captured within a few feet of his subjects using customised vehicles or on foot. The captivating levels of intimacy, emotion and drama allow the viewer to experience his subjects’ magnificence and unique characters. His artistic approach aims to engage people and inspire new appreciation and respect towards the natural world.
Lewin’s work has raised substantial figures for conservation projects across Africa, which has helped safeguard wildlife corridors, protect Africa’s last “Big Tuskers” and critically endangered black rhino, and, more recently, multi-media campaigns to promote coexistence. Since 2023, he has partnered with Wild Africa Fund, with 20% of proceeds directly supporting their projects across Africa.
Realising the ever-growing need to tread lightly on our fragile planet, Lewin supports community-focused carbon projects in Africa to ensure his adventures are carbon-neutral whilst ensuring indigenous forests and habitats are restored.

Art Fairs
2024 Photo London, with ARTITLEDcontemporary, London, United Kingdom
2024 MIA Photo Fair, with ARTITLEDcontemporary, Milan, Italy
2024 London Art Fair, with ARTITLEDcontemporary, London, United Kingdom
2023 PAN Amsterdam, with ARTITLEDcontemporary, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2023 Moderne Art Fair, with ARTITLEDcontemporary, Paris, France
2023 Photo London, with ARTITLEDcontemporary, London, United Kingdom
2023 AAF Battersea, with ARTITLEDcontemporary, London, United Kingdom
2023 London Art Fair, with ARTITLEDcontemporary, London, United Kingdom
2022 PAN Amsterdam, with ARTITLEDcontemporary, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2022 AAF Hamburg, with ARTITLEDcontemporary, Hamburg, Germany
2022 Moderne Art Fair, with ARTITLEDcontemporary, Paris, France

Solo Exhibitions
2023 The Drang Gallery, Solo Exhibition, Walk on the Wild Side, 21nd Apr – 4th May 2023
2021 The Drang Gallery, Solo Exhibition, Padstow, 22nd Dec – 12th Jan 2022

Group Exhibitions
2021 Chilli Art Projects, Awakening Group Exhibition, London, Aug-Sept
2021 Isabella Garrucho Spring Exhibition
2020 Cricket Fine Art Summer Exhibition
2019 Cricket Fine Art Winter Exhibition
2018 Cricket Fine Art Summer Exhibition

Awards
2021 Monochrome Awards, 3rd Place in Wildlife and Honourable Mention
2021 Hasselblad Masters 2021 Finalist.
2021 Nature’s Best, Mkapa African Wildlife Photo Award.
          Category Winner
          Highly Honoured
2021 One Eyelands, World’s Top 10 B&W Photographers.
         Global Ranking – 4th Place, United Kingdom – 1st Place
         Awarded Gold, Silver & Bronze in Wildlife.
         Awarded Gold in Photojournalism
         Awarded Bronze in Nature.
2021 Mono Visions Photography Awards, Honourable Mention
2020 Monochrome Photography Awards, Honourable Mention
2019 Monochrome Photography Awards, Honourable Mention
2018 BBC Your Shots Competition
2018 Outdoor Photographer of the Year, Highly Commended, Wildlife Insight
2018 Monochrome Photography Awards, 3 Honourable Mentions
2017 Neutral Density Awards, Honourable Mention, Wildlife Series

Publications
2022 World Photography Awards, Interview, March 2022
2021 Wilder Magazine Vol 6, 16 page feature, Oct 2021
2021 Widewalls, exclusive interview, Aug 2021
2021 Sunday Times Travel Newspaper
2021 The African Insider
2020 Chiiz Photography Magazine
2019 Daily Mail Online
2019 Outdoor Photography Magazine
2019 Breathe Magazine
2018 BBC Wildlife Magazine
2018 Nomad Magazine Africa

Partner Charities
Tsavo Trust, Kenya
Big Life Foundation, Kenya
Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, Kenya
The Mara Elephant Project, Kenya
Borana Conservancy, Kenya
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya
The Serengeti Cheetah Project, Tanzania