A new start after 60: I quit my job, bought a camera – and became a successful wildlife photographer
- Posted on July 7, 2025
- By The Guardian
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A new start after 60: I quit my job, bought a camera – and became a successful wildlife photographer

On retiring at 56, Michelle Jackson needed a big new challenge. So she picked up her first proper camera and was soon spending 20 hours a week in the field, and winning awards