About Poppy Hotham

Thank you so much for visiting my website, I hope you enjoy my work as much as I do.

 

Growing up, I was surrounded by animals and observed wildlife along the Hartlepool coastline and surrounding areas. My interest then grew into capturing moments through photography, focusing on wildlife behaving naturally. This provided me with insights into their behaviour and recording different species.   

 

I then pursued a BA (Hons) Wildlife Media degree, where I was able to deepen my understanding of wildlife and habitats. The degree has expanded my knowledge by building on skills and techniques used when capturing moments of wildlife, ensuring that the creatures I document are respected simultaneously with the environment that it is situated in.

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While studying at the University of Cumbria, myself and fellow coursemate collaborated with the Cumbria Wildlife Trust to produce a documentary about wildlife disturbances at South Walney Nature Reserve. The documentary won the Industry and Entrepreneurship award, presented at the graduation ceremony. This also led us to participate as panel speakers at Green Screen Penrith film festival on the 9th July 2025.