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As a photographer, Simon Needham captures movement and energy flawlessly, letting his subjects speak to the lens in the raw language of action and emotion.
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HUMANITARIAN AND CONSERVATION PHOTOGRAPHER
50% of all profits go to: ggconservation.org
Glen Garriff Conservation is a registered South African lion sanctuary.
FEATURED COLLECTION: small purchase, big change
The latest collection of Art from Simon Needham is based on an outward visual of celebration of majestic creatures. But looking a little deeper, there are hints of tragedy intertwined into the work. Bringing awareness to the plight of these endangered animals is what this art series is all about. This art collection integrates elements such as hand-painted acrylic, 18KT. gold, wool celebratory horn decoration, diamond-cut glass, and archival printed canvas, all framed with custom plexiglass.
As a photographer, Simon begins this journey by traveling from his hometown of Los Angeles to sanctuaries across South Africa. He photographs these beautiful animals and somehow captures the souls of these magnificent creatures. Once again after experiencing the extraordinary challenges these animals face, he brings the content back to begin the process of creating art that aims to highlight the need for support of these creatures. We all grew up with them, however, they may not be here any longer for future generations to see.
Simon donates 50% of all profits directly back to help conservation charities that are in desperate need of support.
SMALL PURCHASE, BIG CHANGE
Orphan’s Club Uganda
ONE HEART WORLDWIDE
About Simon
What began for Simon Needham as an aesthetic pursuit led to an awakening of artistic creation. Needham studies the lives of his subjects—lions, rhino, and other wildlife—to bring forth distinct personalities through their gaze and demeanor. In his travels, Needham also saw the opportunity to illuminate the plight of vulnerable human populations. Armed with a successful business background— Needham has emerged as a humanitarian who understands what ultimately makes people pay attention— or look away.
With unexpected vibrancy and emotional range, his images from Nepal, Tanzania, Bolivia, and Peru reveal humankind as family. Needham is currently aligned with a host of humanitarian organizations: One Heart Worldwide, GG Conservation, Development Media International, California Wildlife Center, Care for Wild, and Fundacion Natura Bolivia— groups committed to halting, possibly even undoing the damage of human impact on vulnerable habitats and humans worldwide. Whether the viewer simply appreciates or more actively participates by obtaining one of his works, the reward is immense. Fifty percent of the profits from his fine artwork funds the affiliated NGOs.
Simon invites hearts and minds to move in a new, eminently more positive direction. For this artist, beauty is not enough. While his arresting, often majestic subjects easily capture the viewer’s heart and imagination, Needham’s work is also a call to action. His message is clear: No one does this alone. The work must serve to inspire more than delight in the viewer and more than empathy— it must inspire the courage to act.
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““We received the photograph and put it up at the front entrance of our home. It truly is a magnificent piece of work. Thank you!” - P.B.
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