Peak District Photography Ambassadors
Villager Jim
The Banksy of the Photographic World… and cofounder of Let’s Go Peak District
2018 best images of the year awards – Mercury Press
The Banksy of the photography world. Jim’s stunning work has been going viral across the internet but his identity has remained a secret – Countryfile BBC TV
Press Photograph of the Year Winner 2015/16 – SWNS Press
Press Photograph of the Year Winner 2016/17 – SWNS Press
Fantastic, fantastic pictures – Harry Gration BBC Look North Television
Dozing Dilly an internet star – The Times Newspaper
Beautiful Labrador picture by Villager Jim – BBC Breakfast News
He is revelling in his success although refuses to reveal his identity – The Daily Mail
Extraordinary skill with a camera – The Duke of Devonshire
Thank you for all of the amazing images that you take of your local wildlife (& your pets)! – NIKON
Villager Jim at the peak of his photographic powers – The Star Newspaper
The Banksy of the Photographic World – The Derbyshire Times
Villager Jim enchants the world – Derbyshire Magazine
Editors choice in the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2013/14
World renowned for capturing the best of countryside landscapes and nature – Barbour International
Daily Peak District Photography inspiration
But perhaps most intriguing of all is nobody knows who Villager Jim is……. (except Phil)
Phil Sproson Photography
Professional Photographer & Co-Founder of Let’s Go Peak District
Phil Sproson co-founded Let’s Go Peak District with Villager Jim, and like Jim, Phil is a professional photographer with varied specialism, from photographing the Peak District at sunrise and sunset, through to pet photography, events and workshops.
Phil also produces local products using Peak District photography, and his outlets include Chatsworth House, all of the Tourist Information outlets in the Peak District, and many shops. Further to that Phil has great working relationships with, and provides Peak District photography to… BBC Countryfile Magazine, Julia Bradbury and The Outdoor Guide, Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Ordnance Survey, Peak District National Park Authority, and The Outdoor City to name but a few.
Peter Simons Photography
Amateur photography and Peak District Photography Enthusiast
Pete Simons is an amateur photographer with a special interest for landscapes, pets and the occasional local event. Photography and graphic design have always been among his main interests along with music, though his day job is in IT. Pete hails from The Netherlands and moved to Sheffield fifteen years ago. With the Peak District on the doorstep, the photographic opportunities are endless. Favourite places include Higger Tor, the Derwent Valley, Strines and Chatsworth. He publishes to Instagram and Facebook as Peter Simons Photography, and regularly posts in Facebook groups such as Let’s Go Peak District, Peak District Photography and Pictures Of Sheffield Old And New. He likes to experiment with different styles, but most images are moody with strong contrast and rich colours. Pete attended a Villager Jim Photography Day with Phil Sproson to further explore the camera’s possibilities; and he can be found out in the Peak most weekends and evenings.
Great Lux Photography
Landscape Photographer
Paul, better known as Great Lux Photography, was born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire on the edge of the Peak District National Park and has been a regular visitor to the Peak as a walker for many years but it wasn’t until the start of 2018 he began his landscape photography journey, striving to capture the beauty of the ever changing landscapes and stunning wildlife of our local national park.
Having suffered from clinical depression, Paul openly talks about his mental health issues in order to hopefully help other sufferers know that they are not alone, championing the physical and mental benefits of visiting the countryside that surrounds us. Believing time in the Peak District is not only enjoyable but necessary in order to recharge your batteries from the stress and struggles of the daily grind.
Paul can usually be found photographing sunrise or sunset at various locations throughout the Peak District
Nicky King aka Peakdistrict_Lady
Capturer of scenes and founder of @your_peakdistrict
I live at the southern end of the Peak District with my family and two dogs and I’m a small business owner of a tree surgery firm, alongside my husband. I am an avid runner walker and scenery hunter (like Suzanne ‘Peaklass’) I love nothing better than catching morning sunrises and cloud inversions.
I love watching the seasons change around Dovedale, I feel truly privileged to be able to watch them.
Suzanne Howard – @peaklass
Inspirational Peak District Photographer
Suzanne, known to many as Peaklass, is an inspirational Peak District photographer whose love for the landscape shines through every image she captures.
While Suzanne is no longer a day-to-day contributor to Let’s Go Peak District, she remains a dear friend to all of us and is forever woven into the fabric of what we do. Her passion for the hills, dales, and ever-changing light of the Peak District continues to inspire us and our community.
We are proud to have worked alongside such a talented photographer and advocate for the National Park, and we celebrate her ongoing journey as she continues to explore and document the beauty of this special place.
You can follow Suzanne’s Peak District adventures on Instagram at @peaklass.
