Drawn from nature. Refined by experience. Always made with purpose.

I'm Gavin, a photographer and graphic designer from 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.

Head and shoulder shot of Ruff Draft owner and Photographer Gavin in Rhossili standing a footpath leading towards the headland/Wormshead in the distance.

My photography journey began with a hike up Ben Nevis and an old iPhone 6. The photos were grainy, the moment unforgettable, and I remember wishing I’d had a proper camera to truly capture that day. A year later, after a life-changing operation that made walking more difficult, I bought my first real camera: the Fujifilm X-T3. Since then, I’ve been chasing the light, following my curiosity, and learning the craft. Today, I shoot with a Sony A7 IV, but the heart behind the lens is still the same.

A “Ruff” Start, A Real Story Ruff Draft is more than a playful name - it's my story. As a lifelong dog lover and a designer by trade, the name reflects both my creative process and the loyal spirit of adventure that dogs (and photography) bring. A photograph, for me, starts as a “rough draft” - straight out of the camera - and through editing, becomes the final story I want to share.

While I often shoot solo, my nephew (Squirt) sometimes joins me as I pass along what I’ve learned. Whether I’m exploring my hometown’s industrial coastline, camping in Welsh woodlands, or making my annual pilgrimage to the Scottish Highlands, I let the place and the moment guide how I shoot - and how I edit.

I don’t chase a specific style. I listen to what the landscape wants to say.

What You'll Find Here

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

  • Digital downloads for creatives, designers, and storytellers

  • A gallery of nature-inspired photography made to evoke warmth, awe, and a sense of connection - whether it's to a place, a memory, or a dream

I hope my work invites you to slow down, breathe in the wild, and see the world a little more deeply.

Let the light hit you just right.

- Gavin Founder & Photographer, Ruff Draft Studio