Animal Photography, Film & Media

Media

Photography, film and stories that help people see animals differently.

We work with photographers, filmmakers, journalists and educators who want to show animals as they really are.

Our animals are settled, used to people, and handled by experienced staff, which means you get natural behaviour and real detail, never stressed animals posed for a picture. Every shoot is planned around the animals’ comfort first.

Media Opportunities

Photography clubs and workshops – Hosted sessions where photographers can practise animal and macro photography with calm, settled animals.
Photo shoots – Animal photography for brands, publications, campaigns and personal projects.
Macro shoots – Close-up work on scales, eyes, feet and feathers, with plenty of time and breaks built in for the animals.
Film and television – Welfare-led animal handling for documentaries, educational films and other productions.
Features and interviews – Articles, podcasts and documentaries about animals, inclusion, conservation and community.
Educational media – Resources for schools and museums, training videos and awareness campaigns.

“No one will protect what they don't care about; and no one will care about what they have never experienced.” — Sir David Attenborough

Why Choose Animal Cwtch

Licensed and insured – Registered with Swansea Council under the Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925 (ref 090230), with APHA animal transporter authorisation and insurance with Cliverton.
Animals first – Every shoot is planned around the animals' comfort, with rest breaks, safe temperatures and a handler with them throughout. If an animal has had enough, we stop.
Adaptable – From a single macro session to larger productions, we plan around your brief.
Natural behaviour – Our animals are used to people, so you capture real behaviour rather than stress.
Collaborative – We work closely with photographers, directors and educators to get the best result for everyone, animals included.

Recent work

We supported Swansea Arena at Steve Backshall’s live show.
We joined Carmarthen Cameras’ Forward Facing 2026 event, working alongside photographer Stewart Wood, OM System and Canon on macro photography workshops with our animals. See the post on Instagram.