FELINE

Animal photographer Tim Flach presents an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of Feline, his latest photographic exploration of one of our most familiar, yet elusive, companions: the cat.  

Through personal reflections and exclusive footage, Tim shares the journey of the project — from photographing domestic cats across the globe to capturing wild felines in their natural environments. He  explores not only the technical and creative process but also the relationship between humans and animals.

Tim will also address a critical issue facing photographers today: the rise of generative AI and the resulting crisis of trust in imagery.  Where once the challenge was getting the animal to stay on set, today  the challenge is proving it was ever there. He’ll discuss how this shift has influenced both the approach to his latest book.

Drawing on earlier projects such as Endangered, More Than Human, and Birds, Tim explores how photography can transcend traditional wildlife representation. Through strategic anthropomorphism, he brings out the individuality and emotional presence of his subjects to inspire empathy and environmental awareness. His work is deeply informed by art history, colour theory, and visual perception techniques such as left-gaze bias, all of which contribute to powerful narratives that challenge viewers  to see animals not just as subjects, but as sentient beings.

Bio

Tim Flach is a photographer known for his stylised animal portraits. He has dedicated his career to documenting biodiversity and conveying empathy for our planet’s endangered creatures.

Driven by a desire to share stories of the natural world, he has been collaborating with scientists to research how imagery can better lead to pro-environmental outcomes.

Flach has six main bodies of work which have been exhibited worldwide, including shows at Museums of Natural History, from Paris to Beijing. He has seven international award-winning books translated into multiple languages. His latest publication, Feline, is scheduled for release in Fall 2025.

Tim has an Honorary Doctorate from the University of the Arts London (Norwich) and is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society. He is also a Senior Research Fellow (Artist in Residence) at the Centre for Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing at Linacre College, University of Oxford and President of the Association of Photographers.

He lives in London with his wife and son.