In this quest, Paul has spent the past three decades documenting deforestation, focussing on land clearing and the illegal wildlife trade in Sumatra’s Leuser Eco-system; following the shark-fin trade across the globe, from the fishing ports of Yemen and the Middle East to the high seas of the Pacific and Indian oceans; documenting life onboard long-lining fleets from Taiwan, China, the Philippines, and Indonesia; in the dried seafood markets of Southern China and Hong Kong; documenting a newly-discovered blue whale migration; satellite tagging of humpback whales; and documenting sustainable pole-and-line tuna fisheries worldwide. Paul is presently working on Kala Munda, an in-depth look into deforestation and habitat destruction and its impact on the Australian continent.

 

Paul’s footage of the illegal wildlife trade features heavily throughout the 2015 film Racing Extinction, produced by the Ocean Preservation Society and directed by Oscar-winner, Louie Psihoyos, which premiered at the Sundance film festival in Utah.

 

His work has been featured also in numerous television documentaries: Change Drivers for Discovery Channel, Ocean Warriors directed by Robert Redford for Animal Planet and Why On Earth, alongside Clint Eastwood. 

 

Paul is a member of the prestigious International League of Conservation Photographers, and in 2010 launched his first book, Man & Shark, highlighting the global shark-finning industry. He has received numerous awards for his conservation photography: In 2012, a World Press Photo award for his body of work on the shark- fin issue; Wildlife Photographer of the Year in 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2020; the Asian Geographic Best of the Decade series, and the Ark Trust Award for exposing bear bile farming in China, for Animals Asia Foundation. His images have been published in the books, Black Market, Hidden, Photographer Against Wildlife Crime and The Evidence Project.

 

Working both in -– and on the sidelines of -– some very difficult and harrowing projects over the past 30 years, Paul has been able to find solace in capturing some truly exquisite experiences and this website plays tribute to those times.

 

Through your support you will be enabling Paul to continue his work in the field on conservation projects and helping in combating the trading of endangered species.

 

Paul hopes that his impactful artwork will be enjoyed, spark wonder and work as a reminder of our wonderfully diverse and astonishing planet, and why we need to make conscious efforts to protect it.

 

Observing that many people view world travel very differently today, Paul decided to provide an experience of ‘travel with a purpose’ by offering them a chance to visit remote locations and view wildlife at its most authentic in natural habitats. In 2018, Paul created ‘Out There with Paul Hilton’, a global travel expedition company taking wildlife enthusiasts and people looking for adventure off the beaten track. Paul takes  clients to far-flung destinations with which he has had a long and extensive affiliation. There, he expertly guides his clients in search of rhinos, leopards, elephants, tigers, orangutans, blue whales, humpbacks, mantas, sharks and dolphins. Paul takes great care in creating an itinerary that combines exceptional wildlife viewing and quality travel.

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Paul offers numerous trips annually and you can find out how to join him here.