A Somerset-based snapper has been named the first photographer-in-residence at a charity site.

Emma Lewis is a professional photographer and nature enthusiast with a special love for trees.

The journey commenced when Emma visited the Heal Somerset site on a quest for captivating trees to photograph.

Now named as the official resident photographer at the site by Heal Rewilding, her focus will 'honour the wheel of the year', 'celebrate our connection to nature' and highlight the beauty of seasonal transformation.

Somerset County Gazette: Emma will visit the site once a month to document the changing landscape Emma will visit the site once a month to document the changing landscape (Image: Emma Lewis)

Visiting the site once a month, Emma will create a series of images that aim to capture the breath-taking landscape as the year advances.

Emma will be applying her signature style of using natural light and sleight of hand.

With her prowess in lifestyle, portrait and interior photography, she endeavours to breathe life into her subjects as realistically as possible.

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And with work published in all major weekend and interior magazines her knowledge and passion was the perfect fit for the role.

Jan Stannard, Heal’s chair of trustees said: "We are so grateful to Emma for accepting this year-long commission as a volunteer.

"Having photographs of the land taken by a professional will give us beautiful quality images we can use to inspire people, spark interest in our work and encourage more visitors to the Heal Somerset site."

Somerset County Gazette: It all started when Emma visited the Somerset site to find captivating trees to photograph It all started when Emma visited the Somerset site to find captivating trees to photograph (Image: Emma Lewis)

Ms Lewis now joins a group of passionate volunteers who actively support the Heal Somerset team in various critical areas, from wildlife surveying to interior decorating.

Heal Rewilding, a charity devoted to being a rewilding land proprietor, was launched in March 2020.

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Its foundation site, Heal Somerset, a sprawling 460-acre property, was acquired in December 2022.

Heal Rewilding's goal is to have a Heal site in every English county.

Sites aim to bring economic benefit to communities, creating new jobs and attracting money into a locality.