A Somerset photographer's work is featured on greetings cards sold in a giant retailer's stores across the country.
Wildlife and nature photographer Ben Pulletz's art is sold in close to 1,000 Co-Op stores.
The 21-year-old Charlton Adam resident first approached the company a year ago with his nature and wildlife images, leading to his collaboration with the convenience retailer and the RSPB.
His nature-themed images are now printed on six new co-branded greetings cards that have been made available from April 8.
Some of his featured shots include a deer, rabbit, grasshopper, a Great Tit among rose hips, blackbirds appearing to kiss, and 'happy' daisies.
He said: "I am absolutely delighted and, to be honest, it really hasn’t sunk in yet.
"I can’t believe that I would have had such a positive response from Co-op when I first reached out to them.
"For Co-op to create these cards and, make a huge donation to a charity which protects our nature and habitats really does mean the world to me.
"And, I am especially pleased that the daisy photograph has been used – it is my mum’s favourite.
"I cannot wait to pop into my local Co-op store and see my pictures on the greetings cards on the shelves."
In recognition of this partnership, Co-Op has made a £10,000 donation to the RSPB.
At the age of 17, Mr Pulletz set up his website, Feathers & Hills to showcase his photography and in 2021, he received his first international award as a category winner in the Siena International Awards.
He added: “I am continuing to make my business Feathers & Hills a recognised household brand.
"Launching my new character Luna the Globetrotter with my view to grow her into a global character and to take her into children’s television."
Sophie Martin, buyer of greetings cards and wraps at the Co-Op, said: "I loved the designs straight away, we were so impressed with Ben and his striking photographs that we decided to work with him and develop a range of Co-op and RSPB co-branded greetings cards together."
Louisa Skevington, product licensing manager at RSPB, said: “We love Ben’s photography, and at the RSPB, we encourage engagement with nature across all age groups, so this partnership is a lovely opportunity to champion Ben (age 21)’s passion for nature photography."
For more insights on Mr Pulletz's work, visit https://www.feathersandhills.com/.
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