About

PROFILE

I am a professional photographer and writer living in Kingston upon Thames, England. I am the author of five coffee table books and two visitor guidebooks. Commissions from publishers have played a key role in building my reputation as a seascape, landscape, and architectural photographer.

My portfolio is diverse, spanning sweeping vistas to intimate details, with work that moves fluidly between colour and black & white. From the grand to the abstract, each image is a fresh exploration of form, light, and atmosphere.

I travel extensively, pursuing personal projects and undertaking commissions for a wide range of clients. Working on books is especially close to my heart, and I am always happy to collaborate with publishers on compelling projects.

I have always been captivated by the beauty of nature and the power of art. With a postgraduate degree in botany, my early work focused on the natural world—quiet forests and delicate coastal ecosystems. Over time, the ocean became a recurring theme in my work, drawing me in with its shifting moods and hypnotic energy. At the same time, I developed a deep appreciation for the architectural wonders crafted by human hands. As a result, I am endlessly inspired by the patterns, textures, and rhythms found in both nature and design.

I gravitate towards strong compositions and harmonious colour palettes to convey a sense of place and atmosphere. When photographing the sea, I often abstract the scene, aiming to express emotion rather than document a literal view. On land, I play with shadow and light to uncover hidden forms and visual rhythms. In urban environments, I look for drama—a cinematic, noir quality that transforms buildings and streets into something mysterious, almost mythical.

My photographs and articles have been published in numerous publications and used by multiple organisations. My images have been widely exhibited at galleries across the UK, including Joe Cornish Galleries, The Photographers’ Gallery, OXO Gallery, and The Mall Galleries in London. Many of my works are held in private collections in the USA, UK, and Europe. I am also regularly invited to judge prestigious photography competitions, such as the UK Landscape Photographer of the Year.

Having learned my craft with film cameras—both 35mm and medium format—I now work exclusively with digital equipment. Currently, my gear includes Canon mirrorless bodies and lenses, ranging from wide-angle to 400mm, Lee and Hoya filters, and tripods from Benro and Manfrotto.

The United Kingdom, where I reside, never ceases to enchant me with its rich history, rugged coastlines, and diverse landscapes. Yet, there are other lands that hold a deep photographic allure for me —among them Portugal, Italy, Iceland, and Spain—places to which I return regularly. When I am not behind the camera, you will often find me by the sea—swimming or simply watching the waves roll in—drawn to the ocean’s wild beauty and immense power.

Another passion of mine is wandering through towns and cities after dark. I love the hush of the night, the way light falls on wet cobblestones and reflects in the glass, how history lingers in the corners of grand buildings and forgotten alleys. Whether it is a sleek piece of modern architecture or a crumbling relic, each place whispers its own story—and I never tire of listening.

Photography, for me, is rooted in creative freedom—the freedom to follow my instincts, to chase what moves me, and to continually evolve by pushing the boundaries of my visual language. That freedom, fuelled by endless curiosity and a genuine passion for discovery, is what keeps my work alive and ever-changing.

BOOKS

  • The Surrey Hills
  • Portrait of Wimbledon
  • The Channel Islands
  • The Square Mile – a photographic portrait of the City
  • A year in the life of the Cotswolds
  • Cracow city of treasures
  • A year in the life of the New Forest

EXHIBITIONS

  • Mall Galleries, “Light and Land”, September 2024
  • OXO Gallery, “Vision 9”, April 2018
  • Joe Cornish Gallery, “First Light Inspired”, Northallerton, March 2017
  • The Little Barn, “The Winter’s Tale”, Elstead, December 2016
  • OXO Gallery, “Vision Five”, London, November 2015
  • OXO Gallery, “Mistresses of Light”, London, September 2015
  • Nostra Galeria, “Green Queen”, Westerham, Kent, May 2005
  • The Eagle Gallery, “Dreamscapes”, Epsom, Surrey, April 2004
  • The ICC, “Focus on Imaging”, Birmingham, March 2002
  • The Photographers’ Gallery, “Four Seasons”, London, January 2002
  • The ICC, “Focus on Imaging”, Birmingham, March 2000

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESS

  • Professional Photo Magazine
  • Amateur Photographer Magazine
  • Digital Photographer Magazine
  • Visual Art RPS Magazine
  • Art and Culture Magazine
  • Photography News
  • Wiltshire Life
  • Surrey Life Magazine
  • This England
  • Manfrotto School of Excellence
  • Photography Monthly
  • London Society Journal
  • Landscape Photography Magazine
  • On Landscape Magazine
  • Oxford Mail
  • Gloucestershire Echo
  • Cotswolds Journal
  • Daily Echo
  • Practical Photography

REVIEWS

  • Charm spills from the pages of Beata Moore’s book of photographs; a sumptuous book”

    Hampshire Society
  • Joining Beata Moore on her journey through the Cotswolds is a true feast for the eyes”

    Gloucestershire Echo
  • Ms Moore’s is a guide to the city’s past and more to the point, present, illustrated with her stunning, evocative photographs”

    Nottingham Evening Post
  • This very enjoyable and well produced book of photographs will have you noticing details and perspective you have not seen in real life, even for those who have spent many years working and socialising in the City of London”

    London Society Journal