Sometimes all it takes is just getting out there and letting the wildlife come to you!
After a short career in law enforcement, I decided to switch career paths eventually returning to school and majoring in fisheries and wildlife science at Oregon State University. This change in major kindled my interest in wildlife photography. Since starting photography in the Fall of 2020, I became obsessed with the ability to observe and capture intimate moments with wildlife. I strive to capture the personalities and emotions of these amazing animals in the photos I capture. The path to wildlife photography has since turned another direction where I know aim to use my photography as a tool to promote and further conservation efforts. I believe that photography can be an important tool to bring awareness to the human impact on wildlife both good and bad.
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I’m a proud member of Nature First: The Alliance for Responsible Nature Photography and I’m dedicated to following the Nature First Principles:
Prioritize the well-being of nature over photography.
Educate yourself about the places you photograph.
Reflect on the possible impact of your actions.
Use discretion if sharing locations.
Know and follow rules and regulations.
Always follow Leave No Trace principles and strive to leave places better than you found them.
Actively promote and educate others about these principles