Photographer and author Craig Hayman grew up in South Africa, raised in a family that revered the natural world. After completing postgraduate studies in architecture at the University of Cape Town, he returned to the soil to train as a wildlife photographic safari guide. After three years as a safari guide, Hayman began training new guides and exploring for ecotourism potential in Gabon, equatorial West Africa. Hayman has travelled extensively through 6 continents and now lives in Sydney, Australia. He completed a masters degree at Sydney University and has since returned to architecture, taking a role that allows him to explore his passion for sustainable design. He now photographs the landscapes and oceans of Australia and continues to return to the wild places of Africa.