Jamie Smart
Jamie started taking photos using a camera when she was 6 and a half years old. Dad offered her his camera one day while they were out on a nature walk and she took to it like a duck to water. Her natural hand eye co-ordination and love for birds in particular has produced some amazing images for someone of her age.
“I love going out and exploring nature reserves and common land all over the country trying to see magnificent scenery and nature at its best – out in the wild….although this does take a lot of patience which I’m working on!”
She still has quite a list of birds and wildlife that she intends to capture through the lens which may take a lifetime to achieve but with it will come some wonderful times and enhance her love of nature.
She has been successful in a number of competitions (even against entrants much older than her) and is always on the lookout for the next goal. (Latest News)
“I started with a Nikon D500 (which is dad’s camera!) and a 70-200mm lens, and have since moved on to the D850 and Z9 with a 600mm lens as I grew bigger and stronger!
Dad now says I’m better than him at capturing birds!”
She has been successful in a number of competitions (even against entrants much older than her) and is always on the lookout for the next goal.
She hopes that her images will help others see the beauty in nature and the planet around us, along with helping to promote awareness of what we as the apex predator need to do to help conserve what is here today so that it can still be here tomorrow and forevermore.
Lastest Achievements
2025 BIAZA Fish Category - Winner (Youngest Ever)
2024 Travel Photographer of the Year, 14 and Under – Runner Up
2024 Close Up Photographer of the Year – Top 100 / 21 & Under – Finalist
2024 RSPCA YPA Pet Portraits – Winner
2024 RSPCA YPA Small World – Runner Up
2024 RSPCA YPA City Life – Winner
2024 RSPCA YPA Better World – Winner
2024 RSPCA YPA Better World – Runner up
2024 RSPCA YPA Better World – Highly Commended
2024 RSPCA YPA Under 12’s – Winner
2024 RSPCA YPA – Highly Commended
2024 Australia Zoo Crikey! People’s Choice Award – Winner (Youngest Ever!)
2024 Australia Zoo Crikey! 14 and Under – Winner (Youngest Ever!)
2024 Australia Zoo Crikey! 14 and Under – Highly Commended x 2
2024 Australia Zoo Crikey! 18 and Under – 16 Images Shortlisted in the Gallery
2024 RWAS (Royal Welsh Agricultural Show) Junior Schools Photographer of the Year 2024 – Winner
2024 BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums)
Photographer of the Year 2024 Invertebrates Category – Winner (Youngest Ever!)2024 BIAZA(British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums)
Photographer of the Year 2024 Reptile Category – Runner Up2024 Chester University Young Nature Photographer – Runner Up
2024 Royal Entomological Society Photographer of the Year,18 & Under – Runner Up
2024 Hawk Conservancy Trust – Portraits Category – Runner Up
2024 British Wildlife Young Photographer of the Year 11 and Under – Winner
2024 S4C Heno Winter Photography Competition, Under 16 – Winner
2024 WWT Young Photographer of the Year – Winner
2024 Highly Commended Welsh Ornithological Society Young Section
2024 Highly Commended Welsh Ornithological Society Flocks Section
2023 Drug of Art for category Age 7-9 – Winner
2023 RSPCA YPA Overall – Winner (Youngest Ever!)
2023 RPSCA YPA Portfolio -Winner
2023 RPSCA YPA Pet Personality -Winner
2023 RSPCA YPA Pet Portrait -Winner
2023 RPSCA YPA Under 12 – Highly Commended
2023 RPSCA YPA Small World – Highly Commended
2023 RPSCA YPA Small World – Highly Commended
2023 Shortlisted for Young CUPOTY
2022 RSPCA YPA Pet Portrait 18 yrs & under – Winner
2022 RSPCA YPA Pet Personalities – Commended
2022 RSPCA YPA Under 12’s Category – Runner Up
2022 RSPCA YPA Under 12’s Category – Commended
2022 Cuan Wildlife Rescue Young Photographer of the Year
2022 Gold Medal Urdd Eisteddfod for Single Colour Photo
2022 Gold Medal Urdd Eisteddfod for Single Black and White Photo
2022 Gold Medal Urdd Eisteddfod for Modified Photo
2022 Shortlisted for Young CUPOTY
2022 Gold Medal Urdd Eisteddfod for Single Black and White Photo
2022 Gold Medal Urdd Eisteddfod for Modified Photo
What can a 9 year old teach you about photography?
A lot more than you'd think. In this inspiring episode of Visual Education, Karl Taylor sits down with Jamie Smart, also known as the Eagle Eyed Girl, an award-winning young photographer who’s already leaving seasoned pros in awe. From waking at dawn to capture elusive birds, to handholding an 800mm lens and mastering macro flash techniques, Jamie’s skill and passion for wildlife photography are truly next level.
Watch as award-winning wildlife photographer Jamie Smart
Watch as award-winning wildlife photographer Jamie Smart, also known as the Eagle-Eyed Girl, steps into the studio to master professional-level product photography lighting techniques with Karl Taylor. Ever wondered how advanced lighting setups used in commercial photography can enhance even nature and macro shots? You're about to find out! In this in-depth session, Jamie learns the precise art of balancing hard and soft light, creating elegant gradient effects, using global illumination, and executing flawless focus stacking - techniques that solve common problems like dark shadows, dull product surfaces, and insufficient depth of field.
Featured
ITV Wales
Youngest Ever to be the overall winner of the Young British Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025
University Challenge
Jamie go the change to be one of children to ever make it on set of the University Challenge with Newsround!
MixFm Radio Interview
MixFm Sunshine Coast Radio Show with Mark and Caroline
Jamie - Eagle Eyed Girl guest on the MixFm Sunshine Coast Radio show talking photography, nature and awards with the Crikey Photography Competition with Robert Irwin.
Featured in the Royal Photography Journel as the next
Jamie named on of one of Eight up and coming wildlife photographers taking the world by storm! ones to watch pages 50-63
Robert Irwin marks major milestone: 9 News Latest Stories Season 2024,
Jamie - Eagle Eyed Girl celebrating with Robert Irwin on his 21st Birthday at the Opening Gallery of the Crikey Photography Competition 2024,
Jamie titled Winner of the 14 & Under and Winner of the People Choice Awards
Coast & Country, Series 12:
Episode 13 ' Summer Special'
Jamie - Eagle Eyed Girl appearing as Special Guest and Challenge on Live TV at WWT Llanelli
Featured on Podcasts
Episode 393
Listen to Jamie joining Moose Peterson on his podcast epeisode 393
The Nikon Wonder Girl S01E05
First ever podcast at the age of 7