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Trevor Penfold (born January 2nd 1964) is an English wildlife and nature photographer, now living in New Zealand as a New Zealand citizen.

Early Career:
Penfold first became interested in exploring photography after a wildlife safari in ((Kenya)) and ((Tanzania)) in 1997. He pursued it as a hobby initially, gradually building up a selection of camera equipment that would allow him to 'capture' the images he aspired to. He was particularly drawn to wildlife photography and was able to develop his skills and techniques, both in his home county of ((Devon)), England, and in the ((Tay Valley)) and surrounding ((Highlands)), in Scotland where his parents lived.

Career:
In 2005 Trevor Penfold and his family emigrated from Devon, England, to New Zealand - settling in Raglan/Whaingaroa. Since then he has focused on establishing his photography career by building up an on-line photo library; photography website; photography exhibitions; commissions; initiating and judging a photo competition in Te Uku School, a local primary school; writing and publishing a photography book; teaching in his own photography workshops; and contributing to editorial content in photography magazines.

Solo Exhibitions:
'h2o' - debut exhibition in The Old School Arts Centre, Raglan N.Z. in April 2007. This exhibition transferred to 'Ora Gallery', Wellington N.Z, in April 2008 and then 'The Empire Gallery', Cambridge N.Z. in August 2008.

'Visions of Nature' - December 2010; Penfolds' second major exhibition in The Old School Arts Centre, Raglan N.Z. The focus of this exhibition was the local launch of his first book, 'Visions of Nature - New Zealand's Wild in the West' which features the landscapes and wildlife found in the Raglan and wider Whaingaroa area.

'Wildlife - Through the Lens" - in December 2011, marked the first anniversary of the successful launch of Penfolds' first book and focused on wildlife native to New Zealand. It was again held in The Old School Arts Centre, Raglan N.Z.

Joint Exhibitions:
'h2o' - shared exhibition space in the Raglan Town Hall, Raglan, 2008

Three images (maximum allowed) accepted for inclusion in the 'Festival of Art' 2008, in the Raglan Town Hall, Raglan, New Zealand.

Photography Workshops:

 * 'An Introduction to Photography' - 1 day theory workshop.


 * 'Shooting on Location' - 1 day mainly practical workshop based at Hamilton Zoo, Brymer Road, Hamilton, New Zealand.


 * 'The Next Level' - advanced 1 day mainly practical workshop based at Hamilton Zoo, Brymer Road, Hamilton, New Zealand.


 * 'Working with RAW Files: Part 1' - half day theory workshop.


 * 'Working with RAW Files: Part 2' - advanced half day theory workshop.

Editorial/Image Contributions:
'The Gods of Small Things' in 'D-Photo' Magazine: February/March 2012, issue # 46. A feature article on Macro Photography interviewed by Adrian Hartwell, editor.

Publications:
'Visions of Nature - New Zealand's Wild in the West': ISBN 978-0-473-17215-2

photographer - Trevor Penfold / author - Trevor Penfold;

Publisher - Perfect Planet Publishing, New Zealand.

Local launch: 18-12-10 / National release: 01-02-11

(see list of reviews in the reference section below)

Book reviews of "Visions of Nature - New Zealand's Wild in the West":
'Wild Read' in 'Wilderness' Magazine, NZ - by Shaun Barnett: January 2012 http://www.wildernessmag.co.nz/detail/item/january-2012/m/0/

for pdf version see: http://www.perfectplanetpublishing.co.nz/picts/wilderness_magazine_jan2012.pdf

'Your Weekend' in the 'Dominion Post', NZ - by David Williams: July 18th 2011

for pdf version see: http://www.perfectplanetpublishing.co.nz/picts/dominion_post_sat_18-07-11.pdf

'The New Zealand Herald' - by Jim Eagles: October 18th 2011 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=10759903

for pdf version see: http://www.perfectplanetpublishing.co.nz/picts/nz_herald_tues_18-10-11.pdf

'D-Photo' Magazine - by Nigel Carter: August 2011 issue #43

for pdf version see: http://www.perfectplanetpublishing.co.nz/picts/d-photo_aug_sept_2011_issue_43.pdf

'Forest & Bird' Magazine - by Marina Skinner: May 2011 issue #340

for pdf version see: http://www.perfectplanetpublishing.co.nz/picts/forest_and_bird_may_2011_issue_340.pdf

'Vivid views of life on Raglan's wild west' in the 'Waikato Times' - by Rachael Goddard: April 2010

for pdf version see: http://www.perfectplanetpublishing.co.nz/picts/waikato_times_fri_01-04-11.pdf

'British import's eye caught by local fauna' in the 'Hamilton Press' - by Geoff Lewis: December 22nd 2010

for pdf version see: http://www.perfectplanetpublishing.co.nz/picts/hamilton_press_22-12-10.pdf

Air New Zealand's 'Kia Ora' Magazine - by Shelley Howells: April 2011 issue

for pdf version see: http://www.perfectplanetpublishing.co.nz/picts/air_nz_kia_ora_magazine_april_2011.pdf

'''Trevor Penfold. A passionate man.' in the 'Raglan Chronicle' - by Catherine Bullock: December 17th 2010 issue #226'' http://www.raglan.net.nz/category/raglan-chronicle/

for pdf version see: http://www.perfectplanetpublishing.co.nz/picts/raglan_chronicle_17-12-10_issue_226.pdf

'New Zealand Lifestyle Farmer' Magazine - by Lisa Potter: November 2011

for pdf version see: http://www.perfectplanetpublishing.co.nz/picts/nz_lifestylefarmer_nov2011.pdf

Publisher: Perfect Planet Publishing, New Zealand.

http://www.perfectplanetpublishing.co.nz

Exhibitions:

 * "Vision of Nature":

'''Trevor Penfold. A passionate man.' in the 'Raglan Chronicle' - by Catherine Bullock: December 17th 2010 issue #226'' http://www.raglan.net.nz/category/raglan-chronicle/

for pdf version see: http://www.perfectplanetpublishing.co.nz/picts/raglan_chronicle_17-12-10_issue_226.pdf

venue: Raglan Old School Arts Centre, Raglan, Waikato, New Zealand. http://www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/calendar/view_entry.php?id=914&date=20101218


 * 'Wildlife - Through the Lens":

venue: Raglan Old School Arts Centre, Raglan, Waikato, New Zealand. http://www.raglanartscentre.co.nz/calendar/view_entry.php?id=1031&date=20111218

'D-Photo' Magazine: December 9th 2011 http://www.dphoto.co.nz/photography-news-6900/wildlife-hits-raglan/

'Wildlife exhibition a study in patience' in the 'Raglan Chronicle' - by Edith Symes: December 15th 2011 issue #274 http://www.raglan.net.nz/category/raglan-chronicle/

External Links:
Trevor Penfold Photography: http://www.trevorpenfold.com

Trevor Penfolds' Blog: http://www.trevorpenfold.com/blog/ - sharing ideas and photo tips.

Trevor Penfolds' YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TrevorPenfoldPhotos - Wildlife videos by Trevor Penfold, usually taken while on photo shoots when his subjects get too close to photograph.

Perfect Planet Publishing: http://www.perfectplanetpublishing.co.nz