Natural History Museum, London

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

A multi-year collaboration with the Natural History Museum, supporting one of the world's most recognised photography exhibitions. A relationship that began with bespoke frame design has grown year on year into full production responsibility for both the main exhibition and its international touring program.

Project Overview

• Location: London (South Kensington & Tring) and international touring

• Client: Natural History Museum

• Scope: Frame design, print production, and colour management

• Scale: 100+ lightbox displays and approximately 1,000 touring prints annually

• Duration: Ongoing, five years and growing

The Brief

• Museum-standard presentation of award-winning photography with absolute colour accuracy

• Precise reproduction from photographer-supplied files across a wide range of styles and sources

• A durable, reusable framing solution capable of annual refresh without loss of quality

• Consistency maintained across the main exhibition and all touring formats simultaneously

Our Approach

• Designed and developed a bespoke lightbox framing system allowing works to be replaced annually while maintaining structural integrity

• Following successful delivery, scope expanded to include full print production

• Controlled workflow established covering colour editing, test proofing, and final output

• All works individually reviewed under lightbox conditions, replicating the final display environment before release

Production

• Fine art prints produced across multiple formats, including large-scale works up to 1.5m x 1.5m

• Colour managed across hundreds of images presented simultaneously, across diverse photographic styles and sources

• Custom lightbox frames manufactured for durability and repeat use, enabling efficient annual refresh

• Consistency maintained between main exhibition and touring counterparts throughout

Delivery & Outcome

• Production scheduled in line with annual exhibition deadlines and international touring requirements

• All works delivered installation-ready across multiple locations

• Consistent, colour-accurate presentation achieved across five years and counting

• Systems in place to support continued annual updates and international rollout

Five years. One standard. A partnership built on trust.