DIANA ANDERSEN
Wildlife Photographer & Content Creator
Diana’s Background
Diana began her artistic career with a Bachelor of Arts in Design and Photography. After graduating, she became a practising contemporary jewellery designer, often exhibiting her work in group and solo exhibitions. She achieved multiple awards for her work and had pieces acquired by some of Australia’s leading collections, including the Western Australian Art Gallery, Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, and the Diamond Valley Art Collection. In addition, Diana’s work was selected to represent Australia in overseas art awards in SoHo, New York and Kyoto, Japan. While producing exhibition work, Diana also taught in the Visual Arts Degree course at Curtin University before leaving to run her own design business.
Diana grew up with dogs and other pets and always had a passion for animals. There was always a battle between art and animals in the background. Eventually, she made a career change to work with animals full-time. She had been a wildlife carer specialising in birds and joined Perth Zoo as a full-time keeper. During this time, Diana became passionate about animal education, both animal care and wildlife conservation. The camera that had been gathering dust came out again to illustrate the books and articles she began to write for magazine and book publishers and her own company, Animalinfo Publications.
Years on, photography has become a passion. In recognising the power of an image to raise awareness of wildlife issues, photography has become a focus in her wildlife conservation articles. Her wildlife imagery has allowed her to combine a love of animals and art in her images. In addition, they help her share the beauty and fragility of what she sees through her eyes and lens in the articles she writes for her websites.
Work With Diana
Diana has a strong passion for travel and wildlife photography and is excited to collaborate with brands that share this enthusiasm. She also offers commissions for writing and photography specifically designed for your channels.
Take a moment to read her articles and explore our social media channels to discover what we can provide. We have a wide selection of images available for licensing, and don’t forget to check our wildlife directory for more exceptional options to promote your wildlife destinations.
Photography Awards
2014 – Spring in the Hills, Kalamunda – Highly Commended
2014 – International Dog Photographer of the Year – 3rd Place – Category – Puppies
2015 – International Dog Photographer of the Year – 2nd Place – Category – Assistance Dogs
2017 – Perth Royal Show National Photographic Competition – 1st Place Monochrome
2018 – International Bird Photographer of the Year – Expert Commended – Category – Attention to Detail
2018 – International Bird Photographer of the Year – Expert Commended – Category – Birds in the Environment
2018 – International Bird Photographer of the Year – Expert Commended – Category – Flight
2018 – International Bird Photographer of the Year – Expert Commended – Category – Creative
2018 – International Bird Photographer of the Year – Expert Commended – Category – Home and Garden
2018 – International Bird Photographer of the Year – Expert Commended – Category – Birds in the Environment
2018 – International Bird Photographer of the Year – Expert Commended – Category – Bird Behaviour
2019 – International Bird Photographer of the Year – Honourable Mention – Category – Attention to Detail
2021 – International Wild Art Photographer of the Year – Commended – Category – Space
2021 – International Wild Art Photographer of the Year – Highly Commended – Category – Eyes
2021 – International Wild Art Photographer of the Year – Top 100 – Category – Light
2021 – International Wild Art Photographer of the Year – Commended – Category – Abstract
2021 – International Wild Art Photographer of the Year – UK Wild Planet Photo Magazine’s Editor’s Choice Award– Category – Monochrome
2021 – International Wild Art Photographer of the Year – Top 100 – Category – Monochrome
2021 – International Wild Art Photographer of the Year – Top 100 – Category – Backyard
2021 – Images of Jirdarup – 2nd Place – Category – Black Cockatoos
2021 – Birdlife Australia Photography Awards – Shortlist – Category – Special Theme
2021 – Birdlife Australia Photography Awards – Shortlist – Category – Backyard Birds (2 entries)
2021 – Birdlife Australia Photography Awards – Shortlist – Category – Portrait
2022 – International Wild Art Photographer of the Year – Top 100 – Category – Light
2022 – Canon Clique Awards – Finalist – Category – Animals (2 entries)
2022 – Canon Clique Awards – 1st Place – Category – Animals
2022 – International Wild Art Photographer of the Year – Top 100 – Category – Behaviour
2022 – International Wild Art Photographer of the Year – Top 100 – Category – Human Nature (2 entries)
2022 – International Wild Art Photographer of the Year – Commended – Category – Human Nature
2022 – Perth Royal Show National Photographic Competition – Category – Nature – Merit (2 entries)
2022 – Perth Royal Show National Photographic Competition – People’s Choice Winner
2022 – Birdlife Australia Photography Awards – Shortlist – Category – Human Impact
2023 – Canon Clique Awards – Top 100 – Category – Animals (1 entry), People (1 entry) – Wildlife (2 entries)
2023 – Canon Clique Awards – Finalist – Category – Animals (1 entry), Wildlife (1 entry)
2023 – Canon Clique Awards – 1st Place – Category – Animals
2023 – International Wild Art Photographer of the Year – Top 100 – Category – Light
2023 – International Wild Art Photographer of the Year – Top 100 – Category – Airborne
2023 – Birdlife Australia Photography Awards – Shortlist – Category – Birds in the Landscape
2026 – Asia Pacific Photography Awards – Top 20 Finalist/Silver Award – Category – Animals & Nature
2026 – Asia Pacific Photography Awards – Top 20 Finalist & Highly Commended – Category – Pure
2026 – Asia Pacific Photography Awards – Silver Award – Category – Animals & Nature
2026 – Asia Pacific Photography Awards – Silver Award – Category – Portrait
2026 – Asia Pacific Photography Awards – Highly Commended – Category – Portrait
2026 – Asia Pacific Photography Awards – Highly Commended – Category – Black & White
2026 – Asia Pacific Photography Awards – Highly Commended (4 Entries) – Category – Animals & Nature
2026 – Australian Photographic Prize – Birds Category Second Place – Silver with Distinction Award
2026 – Australian Photographic Prize – Top 30 Finalist, Silver with Distinction Award – Category – Birds
2026 – Australian Photographic Prize – Top 30 Finalist, Silver Award – Category – Macro
2026 – Australian Photographic Prize – Top 30 Finalist, Silver Award – Category – Macro
2026 – Australian Photographic Prize – Top 30 Finalist, Silver Award – Category – Pet and Animal
2026 – Australian Photographic Prize – Top 30 Finalist, Silver Award – Category – Wildlife
2026 – Australian Photographic Prize – Silver Award – Category – Wildlife (4 entries)
Judging & Speaking Engagements
2022 – Spring in the Hills Photography Awards – Judge
2023 – Photowest – Jurien Bay – Guest Presenter
2024 – Birdlife Australia Photography Awards – Judge