Documentary & Podcast Producer, Photographer & Writer
Hi, I’m Bella
I’m a multi-award winning journalist, writer, photographer, filmmaker and content creator with a lifelong passion for our beautiful planet and its wildlife, landscapes and people.
I’ve spent more than 20 years exploring the world, seeking out stories, and capturing Earth’s beauty through my lens. With a strong focus on ethical, responsible travel, I love discovering ways that travel can be a force for good and sharing tales of positive change.
Whether it’s through words, photos, video or audio, nothing gives me greater pleasure than inspiring others to learn new things, have adventures, and expand their horizons.
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As Seen In
“Bella has done fantastic work on many productions at Windfall. Creative, tenacious, and an outstanding writer – she makes excellent films that fully reflect the hard work and dedication she puts into them.“
DAN KENDALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, WINDFALL FILMS
Explore My Work
DOCUMENTARIES
I’m a Producer, Director and Edit Producer with 20+ years’ experience, specialising in science, history and archaeology. I’ve worked on films for many international broadcasters including the BBC, Channel 4, National Geographic and Discovery.
Writing
I’m a talented and creative writer specialising in wildlife, conservation, soft adventure, ethical luxury, solo female and over 40s travel. I’ve written for many major publications including the Telegraph, Travel Africa, Independent and BBC Travel.
PHOTOGRAPHY
I’m an award-winning photographer working with brands, travel companies and publications. My images have been published in BBC Wildlife Magazine, Travel Africa, National Geographic Traveller and more.
CONTENT CREATION
I create the multi-award-winning website Passport & Pixels, which inspires readers to explore and capture the world. I partner with selected brands and destinations that fit my responsible travel ethos.
PODCAST Production
I produce and edit the Pangolin Photo Safaris video podcast which goes out to the 110,000+ subscribers on their YouTube Channel as well as on all audio podcast platforms.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
I give talks about photography, writing, solo travel, and how to build a creative portfolio career. Events I’ve spoken at include the Canon Stage at the Photo & Video Show, the Destinations Show and the Amateur Photographer Outdoor Photography Festival.
“You are a seriously good writer! I’ve been editing for 26 years and it is easy to become blasé about cliche-filled descriptions of elephants, but I don’t ever recall reading a description as vivid as yours. Seriously good stuff.“
CRAIG RIX, EDITOR, TRAVEL AFRICA MAGAZINE
Featured Articles
Focussed Attention
Travel Africa
Awards
Over the past few years I’ve been a winner or finalist for more than 30 industry awards, including:
- Consumer Feature of the Year (Africa), Inspire Global Media Awards 2026
- Sustainability Feature Award, Africa Travel Week Awards 2026
- Photo of the Year, Inspire Global Media Awards 2025
- Blogger of the Year and Best Blog Post, British Guild of Travel Writers’ Awards 2023
- Silver Award, Video In-Depth Reporting, AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards 2022
- Silver Medal at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards, 2021
- Best Photography, Travel Media Awards 2020
Work With Me
Do you need a Producer, writer, photographer or speaker?
I offer media production, writing, photography and content creation to the world’s leading travel publications, tourism boards and tour operators, safari lodges and boutique hotels, and nonprofit organisations.
