Clive Nichols Captures Marvelous Gardens You'll Want to Get Lost In

Clive Nichols is a garden and flower photographer with over 30 years of experience. He has photographed many of the world's best gardens, including HRH The Prince of Wales's own private garden in Scotland, Lord Rothschild's private garden in Corfu, and Lord Heseltine's private garden in Oxfordshire. Clive Nichols' passion for the subject comes across in every image that he makes.

Passionate Garden Photography by Clive Nichols

His work has appeared in hundreds of books as well as in countless magazines, calendars, and brochures. With his dedicated team, Clive Nichols offers a full photographic service, including lighting, experienced assistants and stylists, tethered shooting as well as world-class retouching and post-production. It comes as no surprise that his stunning garden photography is admired by many, often giving us glimpses of the worlds behind closed gates we cannot reach ourselves.

The Overhanging Gardens of Marqueyssac, Perigord, France. These much-photographed gardens overlook the Dordogne Valley and are open to the public.

 

 

All image credits @clivenichols

 

From Morocco to Scotland

From southern Morroco and the west coast in Italy to the quaint views of Scotland, there is something to marvel at for each of us. Scroll down to see a grasp of the gardens he has visited and skillfully captured on camera or head over to his website to see more of his projects.

The golden arch at Mitton Manor was photographed in 2018. Laburnum underplanted with Allium 'Purple Sensation'.

 

 

 

A view to stir the senses. The stunning Eastleach House garden in rural Gloucestershire.

 

 

Summer throwback and a profusion of David Austin roses were captured on a perfect June day in Albrighton at the David Austin roses nursery.

Dreamy view from the tower at La Carmejane in Provence

 

 

 

Cantilevered viewing platform designed by @lazzarinipickering at Argentario garden, Italy, garden design by Paolo Pejrone.

 

 

Clive Nichols:

"Tulips have always been a favorite. So photogenic, elegant, and with a color palette ranging from the palest pastels to fizzing oranges and reds. The lower parterre at Broughton Grange by Tom Stuart-Smith is seriously spectacular in Spring(photo on the left). Get planting!"

A favorite from Clive Nichols from way back at Pettifers - the way the pink roses frame the view is pretty cool, it gives it a ‘secret garden’ feel.

 

 

 

Private garden at La Carmejane, Luberon, France. This is one of Clive Nichols' most iconic and well-loved shots.

 

 

 

Probably one of his most published images and an all-time favorite.

 

 

Clive Nichols:

The dawn light on poppies and alliums was especially magical at Pettifers that morning!

 

 

Provence, France. View of the watchtower in the early morning light. Designed by Dominique Lafourcade.

You can see more of Clive Nichols' work on his website or head over to his Instagram page for an overload of mesmerizing garden inspiration.