About Me
I’m Luke Rostron, a British Army SNCO and self-taught photographer, with 14 years’ experience working in demanding environments across the UK, Europe, and East Africa. My career as a Recovery Mechanic has shaped the way I view the world: I pay attention to detail, remain calm under pressure, and appreciate moments that are genuine rather than staged.
Photography started as something I picked up on exercise, and I found myself wanting to capture not just the machinery and movement, but the people behind it. Since then, the camera has come with me everywhere, from armoured convoys in Estonia to community projects and wildlife reserves in Kenya.
My work focuses on authenticity. Whether it’s soldiers catching a breath after a long day in the turret, the quiet exchange between teammates during Army Masters Football training, or a lioness drinking in silence after the hunt. I’m drawn to the moments that are unscripted and unpolished. The real story lives there.
Today, I balance military duties with photography across:
- Military fieldwork & operations
- Sports & team environments
- Wildlife and natural landscapes
- Community engagement
Selected Work
Curated sets demonstrating range, technical control, and narrative.
On-Scene Coordination, Shared Awareness
A medic briefs the BATUK Force Protection Commander during a major incident exercise, ensuring clear communication in a challenging environment.
Medical Response, Critical Care
An Army medic treats a casualty inside a helicopter, staying calm and focused as the team prepares to lift off.
Rapid Extraction
A helicopter lifts from the dusty ground after collecting a casualty during a major incident exercise.
Crew Coordination, Frontline Focus
Two soldiers maintain overwatch from the turret of their Challenger 2 MBT, communicating and scanning the area.
Armoured Readiness, Controlled Focus
A Challenger 2 crewman monitors comms from the hatch, maintaining focus after a demanding day on exercise.
Quiet Focus, Maintenance Routine
A soldier sits inside an armoured vehicle during maintenance, taking a moment between checks.
End of Exercise, Final Checks
A REME soldier tidies equipment and checks his kit on top of a Bulldog 434 as the exercise comes to an end.
Access Gained, Tools in Action
A Recovery Mechanic uses a petrol-powered cutting saw to create access to a vehicle during training.
Team Spirit, Charity Effort
Soldiers take part in a tyre-flipping challenge, pushing strength and morale together during a charity event.
On the Move, Terrain Awareness
The crew guide their vehicle through woodland tracks, maintaining awareness as they advance.
End of Day, Crew Unwinding
The crew sit in the hatches at last light, taking a moment to pause before moving on.
Leaguer Move, End of Exercise
A Warrior heads into the battle group leaguer, with the crew and dismount preparing to stand down after Exercies Hedge Hog.
Community Outreach, Shared Knowledge
British Army Training Unit Kenya personnel run an outreach stand at a local school, sharing practical health and well-being information with students.
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The BATUK dental team talk through their equipment and procedures with local school staff, supporting practical health education in the community.
Explaining the Programme
A member of the BATUK dental team briefs a Laikipia County ambassador during a visit to the outreach stand, outlining the aims of the school health sessions.
Match Preparation, Calm Leadership
The Army Masters team manager prepares the training ball's ahead of the session, keeping standards consistent before the day begins.
Shaping the Session, Building the Team
The Army Masters assistant coach briefs the squad, setting the aims for the session before training begins.
Rest Between Drills
A player takes a moment on the sideline during the Army Masters training session.
Team Spirit, Shared Laughter
Army Masters players share a moment of laughter during a break in hard training session.
Turning Away, Holding Possession
A player turns away from pressure, keeping control of the ball as the defender closes in during Army Masters training.
Debrief and Prepare/h3>
The manager wraps the session and looks ahead to tomorrow’s match.
Guide at Rest, Knowledge of the Forest
A Ngare Ndare forest guide takes a quiet break on the trail. His deep knowledge of the wildlife, terrain, and history of the forest shaped every step of the journey.
Instinct, Survival, Power
A lioness pulls her zebra kill into the shade, conserving energy and protecting her meal from the heat. A simple, instinctive act that shapes life on the plains every day.
Stillness After the Hunt
After feeding, the lioness pauses to drink, her gaze fixed and unblinking.
Shade Break
Taking a quiet moment from the heat of the day, the lioness rests in the cool shade.
Quick Meal, Nature at Work
A snake works its way through a frog — only the legs still visible as it feeds. Just nature doing what it does.
Long Exposure Falls
A small waterfall captured using a long exposure to soften the flow and show motion in the water.
Contact
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