wideangle portrait of a lady on a beach at dusk
Terry Donnelly

Terry Donnelly | UK

"Although I shoot different genres of photography I find a cross over of skill set between them which makes my work stronger"

Terry is a UK based photographer who has had a love for photography since childhood. His career path took him away from his passion until 2006 when he became a working photographer. The two genres of photography Terry enjoys most are environmental portraiture and sports photography. He is the holder of three Fellowships and a Masters in photography, including a Fellowship with the Royal Photographic Society FRPS and has had work exhibited in over 25 countries.

female helicopter pilot adjusts controls in the cockpit

© Terry Donnelly | Sony α9 + FE 12-24mm f/4 G | 1/500s @ f/4.0, ISO 320

helicopter pilot adjusts controls in the cockpit

© Terry Donnelly | Sony α7R III + FE 12-24mm f/4 G | 1/160s @ f/7.1, ISO 100

helicopter pilot with his craft reflected in his visor

© Terry Donnelly | Sony α9 + FE 135mm f/1.8 GM | 1/4000s @ f/1.8, ISO 100

liverpool football team celebrate their win from the top of a bus in liverpool uk

© Terry Donnelly | Sony α9 + FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS | 1/1600s @ f/3.2, ISO 200

model wearing a checked yellow suit standing by a truck surrounded by red smoke

© Terry Donnelly | Sony α9 + FE 24mm f/1.4 GM | 1/500s @ f/1.4, ISO 100

model with dark lipstick and a head scarf looks away from the camera

© Terry Donnelly | Sony α9 + FE 85mm f/1.4 GM | 1/1000s @ f/2.8, ISO 640

rugby player leaping through the air as he places the ball down for a try

© Terry Donnelly | Sony α9 + FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS | 1/2000s @ f/2.8, ISO 640

smiling model poses for the camera

© Terry Donnelly | Sony α9 + FE 135mm f/1.8 GM | 1/200s @ f/1.8, ISO 100

squirrel leaping through the air with his paws outstretched

© Terry Donnelly | Sony α9 + FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS | 1/1250s @ f/4.0, ISO 1600

Terry's kit

Sony Alpha 7R III

Alpha 7R III

ILCE-7RM3
Sony Alpha 9

Alpha 9

ILCE-9
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS

FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS

SEL70200GM
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM

FE 85mm f/1.4 GM

SEL85F14GM
Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G

FE 12-24mm f/4 G

SEL1224G
Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS

FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS

SEL400F28GM
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

FE 135mm f/1.8 GM

SEL135F18GM
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

SEL2470GM
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM

FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM

SEL1635GM
Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM

FE 24mm f/1.4 GM

SEL24F14GM
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

SEL200600G

Terry's stories

Fast and Wide: 20mm f/1.8 G

Four Sony ambassadors share their first impressions of the FE 20mm f/1.8 G

terry donnelly sony alpha 9 wideangle portrait of a model with bright pink lipstick and piercings

A Compact Trio

Terry Donnelly

As one of the first photographers to try out Sony’s new compact range of G lenses, Terry Donnelly reveals more about what they are like to use

man hidden behind blades of grass

Variety Show

Terry Donnelly

Terry Donnelly on the advantages of shooting diverse subjects, and how exposure to one area often makes him better at others.

terry donnelly sony alpha 7RII iron man statue on the seashore at night

How I Shoot | Rugby in Action with Terry Donnelly

Terry Donnelly

Sports photographers need to be as well trained and ready as the athletes. Find out how Terry Donnelly captures all of the action

terry donnelly sony alpha 9 rugby player running with the ball with a determined look on his face