July Profile: Cerys Evans
My Journey into Fieldsports and Photography
My journey into fieldsports began at a very young age on our family-run farm in the middle of nowhere, South Wales. That early connection with the countryside ultimately led me to where I am today: a country pursuits photographer, working hard to carve out a place for myself deeper and deeper in the sporting world.
My passion for photography and my love of fieldsports have always gone hand in hand, they grew alongside me. I still remember the moment my gran gave me my first shotgun to go and handle the grey squirrels population on the farm. I was far too young (and far too clumsy!) to be trusted with one, but that act lit a fire in me. From that moment on, I knew this was the life I wanted to lead.
Photography, however, took a bumpier path. Throughout school and university, I often felt out of place with my style and subject choices. I was drawn to documenting rural life, sustainable eating, and what we now call ‘field to fork’ but my tutors didn’t quite understand my perspective or why I was so focused on the sporting world. That disconnect left me disheartened. After graduating, I took a year out to reset, and during that time, I found my passion for photography again.
In the years since, both my love for fieldsports and my career have grown tenfold. I owe so much of that growth to my partner in crime, and boyfriend, Reuben. Him asking me if I would move nearly 500 miles away from my hometown and family at 21 to live on an estate in the Cairngorms was terrifying. But it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Living in the heart of a fieldsports country has opened up a world of opportunity. I’ve worked with a number of estates, capturing the heart and soul of the shooting community. I've also had the privilege of meeting and photographing inspiring women who are just as passionate about this world as I am. Their stories, alongside mine, are ones I’m proud to share through both words and images.
Beyond the lens, I spend as much time as I can out in the field. Whether it’s clay shooting with my shotgun, something I do as often as possible, or stalking in the hills, I love being hands-on and involved in the sporting world I photograph. Recently, I experienced a huge personal milestone: I shot my first roe buck out on the Scottish hills. That moment was a powerful reminder of just how connected I feel to the land, the wildlife, and the traditions that surround country sports.
Today, I’m fortunate enough to be living my dream, working as a freelance photographer capturing as much of the sporting world as I can, while also holding an incredible role with The House of Bruar as one of their full-time photographers. When people ask about my career, I always say this: I’m only 23 and this is just the beginning of what I have to offer.
