The Story Behind
the Lens:
Neil Fellowes
Some people find photography; for me, it’s a passion that keeps finding me.My journey didn't start with high-end glass or professional tutorials. It started in 1988 on a holiday in the former Yugoslavia with a cheap Hanimex point-and-shoot and a roll of Kodak Gold 100. Those first few frames sparked a fascination that has survived four decades, thousands of miles, and a few "hibernations."From Yugoslavia to the Front Row
That early spark led to a Miranda SLR and a realisation: photography is as much about understanding the science of light as it is about seeing the subject. Once I mastered the dance of aperture, ISO, and exposure, the world opened up. I found myself capturing everything from local landscapes to specialised commercial work.Life, as it often does, intervened. A career and a family took centre stage, and the cameras were packed away for a time. It wasn't until 2009 that a tiny 4mp Canon SureShot digi-cam reignited the fire. That "bug" led me back through the lens and eventually into the press pits of major concerts. For a time, my world was the high-octane energy of rock and pop, photographing icons like Gary Numan, Depeche Mode, and Midge Ure.
The Scottish Reawakening
During a honeymoon on the Isle of Skye in 2023, the landscapes did what the concert stages couldn't - they offered a sense of wonderment that demanded to be captured. Standing on Skye with a tiny Canon M100, I realised that my path was no longer in the city of Norwich, but in the Highlands and Glens.
Fellowes Photography: A Man of 2 Worlds
Today, I call East Ayrshire home. My work is a reflection of a life lived in two worlds. It’s the precision of a professionally qualified embalmer meeting the creative fluidity of a landscape artist. It’s the high-tech reach of a DJI drone soaring over a ruined seminary, meeting the tactile, mechanical soul of a 1970s Ricoh rangefinder.
Through Fellowes Photography, I aim to create more than just images. Whether it’s a digital landscape, a silent cinematic film, or a physical postcard, I want to offer you a connection. I want to capture that specific Scottish alchemy:
The inspiring, the enchanting, and the exciting.
Neil Fellowes
Fellowes Photography
Join the Journey
I’m currently navigating a long-term mission to transition fully into this creative life. I invite you to be part of the story. Follow the Neil Fellowes Weblog for behind-the-scenes updates from the field, gear insights, and the quiet moments captured across the Scottish landscape.