Drawn from Nature,
Crafted with Design,
Made with Purpose

Welcome to Ruff Draft Studio - where every photograph tells a story shaped by light, place, and purpose. I'm Gavin, a South Wales-based photographer and graphic designer who finds beauty in moody hills, industrial coastlines, and the unexpected details of everyday landscapes.

Whether it’s golden hour on a Scottish loch, sea mist rolling over Welsh cliffs, or a quiet forest trail, my work is rooted in nature and shaped by lived experience. I don’t chase trends. I chase moments.

Here, you'll find:

  • Fine art prints for homes, studios, or cosy corners

  • Digital downloads for creatives, designers, and storytellers

  • A blog of travel, light, and life - told in honest frames and everyday adventures

Take a look around. Let something speak to you. And maybe - just maybe - you’ll see the world a little differently.

Learn more or follow my journey

Blog
🐶 Sniffing Out a Good Photo – The Books That Guide My Lens
🐶 Sniffing Out a Good Photo – The Books That Guide My Lens

Behind every great photo is a bit of curiosity and a lot of learning. In this post, I share the books that have shaped my photography journey — guiding my eye, my planning, and the way I tell stories through light and landscape.

🏰 There Can Be Only One… Eilean Donan
🏰 There Can Be Only One… Eilean Donan

Some photos take years to make. My shot of Eilean Donan Castle began with a childhood memory of Highlander, a frosty morning in Scotland, and the moment everything finally lined up. This is the story behind the image that became the heart of Ruff Draft Studio.

🐾 The Start of Something Ruff
🐾 The Start of Something Ruff

One quiet spring morning, with a book and a coffee, led me to create Ruff Draft Studio — where photography, nature, and storytelling come together. Here’s how it all began, and why every photo I make is about feeling, not perfection.

Head shot of Gavin the owner of Ruff Draft and photographer in Rhossili, Gower, South Wales standing on a footpath heading towards Wormshead in the distance.

I'm Gavin, a photographer and graphic designer based in Margam, Port Talbot, South Wales. I created Ruff Draft Studio as a place to share the way I see the world - through textures of coastline, golden hour light, moody hills, and the quiet drama found in everyday landscapes.