About

Mark Payne-Gill (also known as MPG) is a passionate naturalist, astronomer and Director of Photography. A childhood spent in nature, rearing birds and butterflies from the egg, laid the foundations of a 30 year career in wildlife. Observing the intricacies of bird and insect life and the stars remain among his favourite pastimes.

Over the years, Mark honed his craft, collaborating with and learning from a host of legendary cinematographers and programme-makers. His passion for discovery has never abated and he has built a reputation as a highly-skilled wildlife cinematographer. 

His particular specialisms lie in the fields of long lens, macro, fast-action, low-light and astro cinematography. He is also an experienced live and sync-cameraman, operating live cameras on 6 series of the BBC’s Stargazing Live.  

Mark has filmed across the globe, for all the major broadcasters and streaming platforms. He has worked with a range of high profile on-screen talent including Sir David Attenborough, Chris Packham, Liz Bonin, Alan Titchmarsh, Bear Grylls, Dermot O’Leary, Carole Vordemann, Brian Cox and the late Sir Patrick Moore and comedians such as Dara O’Brien and Bill Bailey.

His credits include a number of feature films, commercials and a wide array of global television landmarks including the ‘Life of’ strand (Birds, Plants, Mammals & Undergrowth), the ‘Planets’ strand (Planet Earth I & II, Blue Planet I & II), Life in Colour, Earth at Night in Colour, Mammals, Earthsounds and Stargazing Live. 

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