“Using photography to create lasting development that restores the balance of humans in nature.”
1985 – 2000 London
2000 – 2004 Somerset
2004 – 2005 London
2005 – 2008 Newcastle
2008 – 2009 Argentina
2009 – 2023 London
2023 – 2024 Devon
2024 - London + Devon
2000 – 2004 Somerset
2004 – 2005 London
2005 – 2008 Newcastle
2008 – 2009 Argentina
2009 – 2023 London
2023 – 2024 Devon
2024 - London + Devon
William Templeton (b.1985) is a London based photographer and visual artist whose work investigates connection, the environment and our place within it. His documentary style is considered, soft and often sombre. Using muted blacks and rich colours, Will creates images pared down to their raw fundamentals, that carry a positive message.
The environment is a recurrent theme in Templeton’s personal work, as he seeks to use his visual arts practice as a force for Good: "My mission is to undo the negative human impact on the environment by sharing positive stories that help us realise that we are all a part of this beautiful ecosystem and not divorced from it.”
Templeton supports the International Rescue Committee, the Rivers Trust and donates 1% of annual sales to environmental organisations via the 1% for the Planet initiative.
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AWARDS & EXHIBITIONS
2024 - Shortlisted for the International Photography Exhibition 166 by Royal Photographic Society
2024 - Shortlisted for Portrait of Humanity vol.6 by the British Journal of Photography
2024 - Receiver of the Biodiversity Finger Print Commission from Proposition Studios, London, UK
2024 - Human Nature. Group Exhibition. Proposition Studios, London, Uk
2024 - Ways and Means - River Pollution in England. Solo Exhibition. Create Centre, Bristol, UK
2024 - Ways and Means - River Pollution in England. Solo Exhibition. Torbay Galley, London, UK
2023 - The Prix de la Photographie. PX3 (Honourable Mention)
2023 - Helsinki Photo Festival (Short List)
2022 - ///Our Thing. Solo Exhibition. Breathe, London, UK
2022 - The Prix de la Photographie. PX3 (Honourable Mention)
2022 - Sustainable Adventure Photography (Runner Up)
2022 - Rebecca Vassie Memorial Award (Short List)
2022 - AOP Accredited Professional Photographer
2021 - Riparian Group Exhibition. Proposition Studios, London, UK
2019 - Look Again: A Question of Perspective. Solo Exhibition. Carousel Gallery, London, UK
2017 - Red House. Group Exhibition. 20th Century Theatre, London, UK