In 2011, I published my first book: The David Rattray Foundation: The History, The Future, The Legacy. It is a hardback coffe-table book which features over 70 of my photographs alongside a narrative covering the history of the Anglo-Zulu War, the region around Rorke's Drift and Isandlwana and the story of David Rattray and his Foundation. Forewords were kindly written by HRH The Prince of Wales and Prince Mangosuthu Buthlelezi. For more information, please click here.

I have also produced a large number of articles as part of my Postgraduate Diploma with the London School of Journalism. These assignments have covered a wide range of topics and styles, including travel writing, reviews and news stories. Some of these articles have been printed in international media, including the Zambian Traveller magazine.

Over the last few years, I have been involved in a number of marketing projects which have required a lot of writing and proof reading. I am available for any kind of commission, whether it be proof-reading or writing.

I am an entirely self-taught photographer. I have photographed everything from people to landscapes to bedrooms. I have undertaken a number of commissions for lodges in KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape, including Thanda Private Game Reserve and Fugitives' Drift Lodge and Guest House.

If you'd like to buy some prints from me, please go to my online shop.

CAMERA DETAILS

All the camera equipment I use is Nikon. Some of the photographs you will see on these pages were taken with a Nikon D40x. Most, however, were taken with a Nikon D700. I use Aperture 3 on a MacBook Pro to organise and adjust my photographs.

The lenses I use are the following:-

• AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
• AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
• AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
• AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
• AF-S Nikkor Teleconverter TC-20E III

I also use two Nikon SB-900s, remotely triggered with three Pocket Wizards.

I have recently published a coffee-table book entitled: "The David Rattray Foundation: The History, The Future, The Legacy". The book is proudly and generously sponsored by UNIVEG.

The purpose of the book is to raise awareness of the David Rattray Foundation, its goals, purpose and its history. Inherent in understanding the Foundation's history is the need to understand David Rattray's history, as well as the history of the region and its people. The book features a lot of information about the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 which was so important in the history of the communities of Rorke's Drift and Isandlwana. Throughout the book, there are many photographs which go some way to giving the reader an insight into the geography and culture of the area in which the Foundation operates.

It is hoped that the book will be an attractive memento for anyone who has visited or has an interest in this most remarkable part of northern KwaZulu-Natal. All profits from the sale of the book will go to the Foundation and thanks to the generous sponsorship of UNIVEG, the Foundation has not incurred any costs through the publication of the book. Therefore, every cent paid for the book will go straight to the Foundation.

The book is available internationally through Fugitives' Drift Lodge. If you'd like to order a copy, please download this order form and return it via email or fax (details on the form) to Nicky Rattray at Fugitives' Drift.

Web Design

I am a self-taught web designer using various software packages to create custom built websites using HTML, PHP, jQuery and Flash as necessary. I have designed and built a number of websites including my own.

If you'd like to discuss a web design project, please do get in touch via the contact link.