CHRIS FALLOWS

Chris Fallows' work sits at the intersection of fine art, field expertise, and conservation. With over three decades spent working in some of the most challenging marine environments in the world, his imagery is grounded in a depth of experience and authenticity that is increasingly rare.

At the core of Chris's practice is a genuine commitment to conservation. The success of his work directly supports ongoing environmental efforts in Southern Africa, creating a meaningful connection between the acquisition of the work and real-world impact. Chris believes strongly in habitat preservation, and through funds generated from sales, he and Monique have acquired tracts of land in the Western Cape and Southern Namibia. These are now managed using best ecological practices and are helping to expand conservation corridors.

Together, these elements establish a clear and differentiated artistic identity - one that resonates with collectors, institutions, and partners seeking work that is not only aesthetically powerful, but also grounded in authenticity, story, and significance.

Many of Chris's most iconic photographs - particularly those capturing breaching great white sharks - were made under highly specific natural conditions that no longer exist. As a result, these images are not only visually striking but fundamentally unrepeatable, marking them as significant within both his practice and the wider context of contemporary nature-based photography.

At the same time, his work tells a more hopeful and evolving story. In December 2025, Chris and Monique recorded an extraordinary 304 whales in a single day - a record that reflects the resilience and recovery of these species. This contrast creates a powerful and compelling narrative within the body of work: from moments that can no longer be captured, to those that signal renewal in the natural world.

CHRIS FALLOWS

b. 1972, South Africa

"My aim is to profoundly move my audience, forging an emotional connection with my subject and awakening a primal longing to reconnect with the natural world, our shared origin across all species. I work in an artistic style that is simple and uncluttered, seeking to empower rather than overwhelm my subjects. To achieve this, careful consideration is given to background, mood, and overall composition. All my subjects are completely wild, and as such, mutual respect and quiet tolerance are essential when creating imagery in the unprotected close quarters I often find myself in. Earning this privilege demands substantial time in the field. My overriding objective is to bring these elements together in a fine artwork that does justice to the natural world's most iconic subjects, beings I am deeply privileged to encounter before my lens. "

BIOGRAPHY

Chris Fallows is a South African fine art wildlife photographer, conservationist, and Canon Ambassador whose work spans more than three decades in some of the world’s most remote marine and terrestrial environments. Best known for discovering and documenting the breaching great white sharks of South Africa in 1996, Chris created many of the most iconic wildlife images of the modern era — moments that can no longer be recreated following the dramatic decline of these sharks in the region.

Working across Ocean, Air, and Earth, his photography combines intimacy, rarity, and narrative, shaped by decades spent earning close access to wild subjects in the field. His work moves beyond traditional wildlife photography into a broader conversation around loss, coexistence, and conservation.

Chris’s photography has been exhibited internationally, including at the Saatchi Gallery, Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, Galleria Forêt in Seoul, and as a major solo installation at Dubai International Airport. His work and field expertise have featured in over 100 documentaries and major media platforms including the BBC, National Geographic, Discovery Channel’s Air Jaws, CNN, and most recently 60 Minutes with Anderson Cooper.

Produced as highly limited editions, Chris’s works are increasingly sought after not only for their visual impact, but for the unrepeatable nature of the moments they document. Proceeds from sales directly support wildlife conservation initiatives and the acquisition and rehabilitation of wilderness land in Southern Africa.