Wildlife Portfolio

The Natural World, Up Close

Specialist macro and wildlife cinematography for broadcast, streaming, and film productions. Emmy-winning credits. 27M+ views across platforms.

Footage featured on

BBC
Netflix
National Geographic
Apple TV+
Sky

Background

From Zoology to Emmy-Winning Productions

With a BSc in Zoology from Glasgow University and an MA in Wildlife Documentary from Salford (Distinction), I bring scientific understanding to every shoot.

My work has appeared on the world's biggest platforms — from BBC and Netflix to Apple TV+'s Tiny World. I was part of the macro unit on the Emmy-winning Cosmos: Possible Worlds for Fox/Nat Geo.

Based in Bristol — the UK's natural history production hub — I work with production companies worldwide. US passport holder for easy international crewing.

Team Candiru — My production company for wildlife and specialist filming projects.

James Dunbar portrait James Dunbar working with camera

Expertise

Specialisms

Macro Cinematography

Extreme close-up work revealing the hidden world of insects and small creatures. Time-lapse, high-speed, and specialized optics.

Invertebrate Behaviour

Capturing natural behaviours of insects, spiders, and other invertebrates. Patient observation and technical expertise.

Time-lapse Studio

Controlled environment filming for repeatable, precise time-lapse sequences. Temperature, humidity, and lighting control.

Underwater Macro

Specialist underwater filming of small aquatic life. Custom rigs and lighting solutions.

Portfolio

Selected Stills

Bee in flight macro photography Ant at water puddle macro Spring bee in flight Ants macro photography Red ants macro Flies and wasp on slug macro

Experience

Selected Credits

Cosmos: Possible Worlds (Emmy-winning production)

Camera (Macro Unit)

Fox / Nat Geo

Tiny World

Camera

Apple TV+

Various Productions

Camera / Footage

BBC

Various Productions

Camera / Footage

Netflix

Various Productions

Camera / Footage

Sky

Various Productions

Footage Sales

TV Asahi (Japan)

Various Productions

Footage Sales

CBC (Canada)

Various Productions

Footage Sales

Warner Bros Belgium

Plus footage sold to: Natural History Museum (London), Passion Planet, and others.

Recognition

Awards & Features

Emmy Award

Worked on Emmy-winning production: Cosmos: Possible Worlds

British Wildlife Photography Awards

Honourable Mention

Kolkata International Wildlife Film Festival

Special Mention

Available for hire

Need a wildlife cameraman?

Whether you need macro footage, specialist invertebrate filming, or a camera operator for your natural history production, let's talk.