Craig Stevens is a self taught freelance photographer based in Devon, United Kingdom.
Photography has been part of my family for generations. It began with my father, continued through my brother, and eventually became my own lifelong passion. During the 1990s, we spent countless days together at airports such as Luton and Heathrow, watching aircraft pass overhead and photographing them as they climbed into the sky. Those early experiences shaped my love for aviation and taught me the patience, discipline, and attention to detail that define my work today.
I bought my first DSLR at the age of sixteen, and from that moment photography became more than a hobby. Travelling with my brother across the United Kingdom, I captured aircraft in every environment imaginable, from small regional airfields to major international hubs. As the years went on, those journeys expanded far beyond the UK, taking me around the world to photograph aviation in all its forms.
Today, at thirty six, I am a cover published photographer based in Exeter, Devon. My work has appeared on front covers of magazines sold globally, and I continue to produce high‑quality imagery for private pilots, aviation professionals, and media outlets.
In recent years, I have expanded my portfolio to include sports photography. The skills developed through aviation, timing, anticipation, and precision, translate seamlessly into capturing fast‑paced sporting action. Whether documenting football matches or dynamic athletic events, I approach every assignment with the same commitment to clarity, storytelling, and technical excellence.
My career is built on family heritage, passion, and dedication. Every image reflects the sense of wonder that first inspired me as a child, standing beside the runway with a camera in hand.
CAMERA EQUIPMENT
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Canon EOS R3
Canon RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM
Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z
Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
Canon RF Extender 1.4x