Photographer & Storyteller

Hello,
I'm Ciara.

Isle of Man · Available to Travel · Photographer in Residence 2025–26

I'm a fine art photographer and visual storyteller based on the Isle of Man — an island where Viking castles, Neolithic stone circles, and ancient coastal light conspire to make every frame feel mythological.

My work lives at the intersection of Celtic mythology, the feminine seasonal cycle, and the slow fashion world. I shoot landscapes, portraits, and brand content for heritage-rooted, nature-connected clients who want images that carry weight.

She has Celtic roots. Obviously.

Email ciaralkaneen@gmail.com

Instagram @ciaraswildisland

Location Isle of Man, British Isles

Photographer in Residence

Visit Isle of Man · 2025–26

BBC Featured

Fine art photography & storytelling

Biosphere Photographer

Isle of Man UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Inaugural Role · 2025–26

Biosphere Photographer in Residence

Ciara Hardisty and Adam Morgan were appointed as the Isle of Man's first-ever Biosphere Photographers in Residence — an inaugural role developed by Manx Wildlife Trust in collaboration with Visit Isle of Man and UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man.

The year-long residency, titled Nature as Your Muse: Portraiture and Wildlife Through the Celtic Wheel, blends portraiture, self-portraiture, and wildlife photography guided by the Celtic Wheel of the Year. The project engages the island's communities through seasonal workshops designed to foster skills in photography, wildlife documentation, and visual storytelling.

The work contributes to a lasting artistic legacy celebrating the Isle of Man's unique status as the world's only whole-nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

"Their distinctive Celtic-inspired storytelling will bring a fresh and evocative perspective to the Isle of Man's Biosphere, beautifully showcasing its landscapes and wildlife."

— Graham Makepeace-Warne, Head of Engagement, Manx Wildlife Trust

In partnership with

Manx Wildlife Trust Visit Isle of Man UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Isle of Man Arts Council

Inaugural role

First-ever Biosphere Photographers in Residence on the Isle of Man

BBC

Featured

BBC News coverage of the appointment and the residency work

UNESCO

Biosphere nation

The world's only whole-nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

365

Days of seasons

Following the Celtic Wheel of the Year across the full residency

The Isle of Man is a remarkable place to build a brand story.

Viking castles. Neolithic stone circles. Wide skies and coastal light that shifts from gold to pewter within an hour. A culture layered in Celtic mythology and Norse heritage that photographs unlike anywhere else in the British Isles.

If you want images that feel ancient, atmospheric, and genuinely rooted in place — let's talk.

Dream clients include heritage brands, slow fashion labels, tourism boards (Visit Iceland, Fáilte Ireland, VisitScotland, Visit Faroe Islands), private portrait clients, and galleries or print collectors.

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Services

Fine Art Landscape Photography Isle of Man

Brand & Product Content Travel available

Mythological Portrait Sessions Celtic North Atlantic

Heritage & Tourism Campaigns Tourism boards

Photography Workshops in Nature Isle of Man

Print & Gallery Work Collectors

Hello,I'm Ciara.

Biosphere Photographer in Residence

The Isle of Man is a remarkable place to build a brand story.

Ready to build something beautiful together?

Hello,
I'm Ciara.