Peter Delaney
Peter Delaney is a three-time Wildlife Photographer of the Year winner known for black and white African wildlife photography that transforms fleeting moments in nature into timeless fine art.
His limited edition works are held in private and institutional collections worldwide, with his photography featured in National Geographic, leading international publications, and acclaimed wildlife photography books. He was also recognised as a 2026 Hasselblad Masters Wildlife finalist.
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The Hasselblad Masters is one of the most prestigious competitions in professional photography, recognising outstanding work across disciplines worldwide. Peter was selected as a 2026 finalist in the Wildlife category.
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Winner 2011 “Nature in Black and White“ BigFoot
Winner 2013 ‘‘ Animal Portraits” Showdown/Gladiator
Winner 2017 ‘‘ Animal Portraits” Contemplation
People’s Choice Awards 2021 Shortlisted “Bonds Of Love”
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Highly Honored - Wildlife 2010, 2012
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Landscape Awards, 2015
Light, Atmosphere & The African Wild
Peter's work is rooted in restraint, light, and atmosphere. Each frame is carefully composed to remove distraction and reveal the presence, tension, and stillness found in the African wild.
His black and white wildlife prints are created as fine art works for collectors who value permanence, detail, and emotional connection. A select number of photographs are released as limited editions, while other works remain available as open editions, all produced to archival fine art standards.
Available as archival Hahnemühle unframed fine art prints, acrylic glass prints, and canvas prints, each artwork is created to preserve the depth, detail, and emotion of the original photograph.
Global Partnerships & Recognition
Peter's work has been shaped by collaborations with leading global brands, institutions, and conservation organisations, bringing together photography, storytelling, and real-world experience from the African wilderness.
Representing Fujifilm's X-Series and GFX systems, Peter shared his experience photographing wildlife in some of Africa's most challenging environments, providing insight from years of field-based photography.
Selected collaborations include:
Collector Stories
Reflections from collectors who have welcomed Peter Delaney's artwork into their homes around the world.
After some delay, I finally had 'Bonds of Love' framed and placed on my bedroom wall, a gift from my husband for our 50th wedding anniversary. He passed away not long after, and two years on, this photograph continues to comfort me. It is the first thing I see every morning, and it gladdens my heart.
This is not a photograph hanging on a wall. It is a window into something vast and unhurried.
To have one of Peter Delaney's images in your home is your connection to a world few of us will ever experience, and a connection to nature and the earth that is truly rare.
Each print carries its own story, creating a lasting connection between the collector and Africa's wild places.