I’m a Sheffield-based nature and portrait photographer celebrating the beauty of the natural world and the moments shared within it.

Hello, I’m Jess—a wildcrafter with a deep appreciation for nature and storytelling.

My love for visual story-telling, especially when looking through old family photographs, sparked my journey into photography. I started with an analogue film camera, capturing people’s portraits in their natural environments, and what began as a creative outlet soon became the heart of my business.

With a background in photography, art, teaching, fashion & design, and after working as a life-skills and art tutor, I eventually launched my own wedding and portrait photography venture, later expanding into natural skincare, botanical products and remedies. I’ve also dedicated a year to observing and photographing wild food, a project that deepened my connection to nature.

My passions have always centred around storytelling, creativity, and my connection to nature. Now based in North Sheffield with my young family, just a stone’s throw from the Peak District, I spend my days tending my allotment, exploring the peaks, or getting lost in books about wild adventures and strong female characters.

I hope you will have me join you in celebrating the beauty of nature and the stories it holds.

Sheffield Nature Photographer Jess Petrie