Nick graduated, with an Honours degree in zoology from the University of Nottingham in 1988. He subsequently spent three months studying Proboscis Monkeys in Sarawak, Borneo and went on to work on a variety of research and conservation projects, including Red Deer studies on the Isle of Rum and endangered bird conservation in Mauritius. Simultaneously he developed his interests in photography and writing and turned freelance in 1996.

Fabian von Poser and Nick on assignment for Terra Mater magazine in Kasanka, Zambia.

He has forged a career primarily as a wildlife photographer and author, combining this with leading tours, lecturing and illustration. His travels have taken him all over the world.

Nick regularly contributes articles and photographs to a wide range of magazines such as National Geographic, Terra Mater, BBC Wildlife, Africa Geographic, Geographical and Outdoor Photography. In addition, through his agents, Nature Picture Library and Super Stock, his photographs also appear in books, calendars, promotional material and other publications worldwide.

In 2000, Nick was the winner of the prestigious Gerald Durrell Award for Endangered Wildlife in the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition and in 1996 won the Urban & Garden Wildlife category in the same competition. He has also had several Specially and Highly Commended images over the years.