About Martin — the guy behind Aperture Threads

Hi, I’m Martin, a wildlife photographer who’s spent the last couple of decades chasing light, animals, and bad weather across the planet. My first love is black-and-white fine-art wildlife—big, emotive prints that strip the scene to shape, texture, and mood. 

I launched my exhibition Out of the Grey in London’s historic Fitzrovia Chapel, showcasing work from Africa, Asia, and both Polar regions—intimate close-ups, sweeping group moments, and the raw calm that only the wild can deliver. 

Aperture Threads is the playful, everyday side of that same obsession. It’s how I bottle the inside jokes, the gear talk, and the shared thrill of making images—and put it on the shirt you wear to your next sunrise shoot. I’ve always believed photography is equal parts craft and community, and this brand is my way of celebrating both.

The short version

• Photographer first. I create limited-edition, black-and-white wildlife prints and have spent 20+ years traveling to make them. 

• Exhibit proven. My Out of the Grey show brought together work from multiple continents, including both Poles. 

• Creator of comfy tees for photo people. Aperture Threads turns the culture of photography into designs you’ll actually want to wear.

Why tees?

Because the stories we tell don’t end at the frame. They spill into sunrise coffees, long edits, airport layovers, and that eternal “prime vs. zoom” debate. Aperture Threads is for those moments—the ones between the shots.

If you want to see the serious side of my work (big prints, big feelings), explore my fine-art collections and projects here: martinsean.photography. You’ll find limited-edition prints and a window into the wild places that shaped them. 

— Martin
Founder, Aperture Threads | Wildlife Photographer

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