Creative Photo Adventures – Environmental Policy

We spend much of our time in wild and beautiful places, and we feel a deep responsibility to protect them. Caring for the environment is at the heart of Creative Photo Adventures. We aim to tread lightly, act thoughtfully, and inspire our guests to do the same.

In the operation of our business we will:

• Comply fully with environmental legislation – We meet, and aim to exceed, all relevant environmental laws and best-practice guidance.
• Choose the most responsible transport options. Travel is essential to what we do, but we are committed to reducing its impact. We select the most environmentally considerate transport available and plan itineraries carefully so that trips can run consecutively, minimising unnecessary flights and mileage.
• Continually reduce our environmental footprint – We regularly review how we work and make greener choices wherever possible, including:
• Using a 100% renewable energy supplier – Hosting our website with a provider certified by The Green Web Foundation
• Choosing a mobile provider that invests profits in UK wildlife and environmental projects
• Favouring public transport and low-emission options
• Using eco-friendly cleaning products
• Conserving water and energy at every opportunity
• Recycling and upcycling materials
• Operating a paperless office with digital workflows
• Work only with responsible partners
• We expect suppliers and contractors to share our environmental values and standards.
• Encourage mindful behaviour – We actively support and guide our customers to travel and photograph in ways that respect nature and local communities.

Responsible Travel & Tourism

Animal welfare comes first

Although we do not run dedicated wildlife tours, we often encounter animals on our landscape trips. Protecting them is non-negotiable: we never disturb, pursue, or exploit wildlife for the sake of a photograph.

We will not organise tours that involve cruelty or exploitation, such as elephant rides or captive whale and dolphin shows. We also refuse to operate in destinations with a proven disregard for animal welfare, including the Faroe Islands and Japan due to their ongoing whale hunts.

Similarly, we avoid photographic practices that place pressure on animals, such as staged horse running in the Camargue, where coercive methods have been reported.

Supporting local communities
Wherever practical we use local guides, drivers, and small businesses so that tourism benefits the people who live there, rather than large outside operators.

Protecting vulnerable children
We advise guests not to buy from child sellers or give money directly to children, as this can unintentionally keep them out of education and perpetuate exploitation.

Respect for culture and tradition
Understanding and honouring local customs enriches our travel and our photography. We approach every destination with humility, curiosity, and respect.

No trade in endangered species
We never purchase items made from endangered animals or plants and we do not remove natural “souvenirs” from the environment.

Be a socially conscious traveller
Kindness, awareness, and integrity guide everything we do on the road.

Additional Initiatives

Living our values at home
My own home and office are 90% off-grid, powered by wind and solar energy with gas used only as a rare backup. Equipment is chosen for durability and low energy consumption.

Low-emission vehicle choices
When hiring transport, I compare emissions and select the cleanest option, even when it costs more—because it is the right choice.

Carbon responsibility
I offset flight emissions and partner with Just One Tree to support reforestation and environmental education.

Giving back through travel
In India our partner donates from every booking to the Rescue Foundation NGO, which rescues survivors of human trafficking and forced child labour. Since 1993 the foundation has provided safe shelter and support to hundreds of vulnerable young people each year, most of them girls under 18.

We believe that photography should celebrate the world, not cost it. Every decision we make is guided by respect for nature, wildlife, and people – and we invite our guests to share that commitment with us.