Jack Swynnerton
Jack Swynnerton is an Arusha-based photographer, filmmaker and safari host sharing the wildlife, landscapes and travel experiences of Africa.
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Known for
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Vogue
Jack Swynnerton PhotographyOverview
- Work
- Photographer, filmmaker and photographic safari host
- Based
- Arusha, Tanzania
- Roots
- Born in Australia and raised near Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
- Getting started
- Began his professional photography journey during the pandemic
- Education
- Studied at the University of Edinburgh
Mini bio
Growing up around wildlife.
Born in Australia and raised in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Jack now bases his photography and filmmaking work in Arusha, Tanzania. His own biography traces his interest in pictures to the places he grew up in and travelled through.
Finding his way into photography.
Jack told VoyageLA that he began his professional photography journey during the pandemic with a Sony a7R III. His work and audience grew through social media. Before that, he attended boarding school in South Africa and studied at the University of Edinburgh.
Sharing the journey.
His work includes wildlife photographs, films for camps and lodges, and guided photographic trips. In 2025, he featured in a Kenya Tourism Board campaign produced by BBC StoryWorks. Fans can also find his photographs in Vogue and his own wildlife calendar.
Creditschronological, newest first
Travel films and campaigns
- 2027 (announced)The Art of EscapeFeatured travel photographer in an announced BBC StoryWorks series about Mauritius
- 2025A Journey Through the Wild Heart of East AfricaFeatured travel photographer and adventurer
Photography
- 2027 edition2027 Wildlife CalendarPhotographer
- 2024The Rise and Rise of Regenerative SafarisCredited photographer
- 2024MIGA Annual Report 2024Cover photograph, credited as Jack Swynnerton/World Bank
Quotes
I started with the equipment I had and focused on improving through experienceJack Swynnerton, VoyageLA
In his September 2026 interview, Jack reflected on the costs and uncertainty of building a photography career.
Trivia
- His expedition biography says he has summited Kilimanjaro and bungee-jumped from Victoria Falls Bridge.
- He says he was named after his great-uncle, safari guide Jack Bousfield.
- His first professional photography setup included a Sony a7R III.
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