
Wildlife Notes – American Mink
Exploring the American Mink: Nature’s Sleek Predator The American Mink, scientifically known as Neovison vison, is a fascinating creature that inhabits a diverse range of

Exploring the American Mink: Nature’s Sleek Predator The American Mink, scientifically known as Neovison vison, is a fascinating creature that inhabits a diverse range of

There’s something magical about capturing the untamed beauty of the natural world. Whether it’s the silent flight of an owl, the shimmer of morning dew

March 7th, 2026 Learn to Take Control of Your Camera in the Field If you’ve ever come home from a day of photographing wildlife feeling

Getting Ready for a Macro Insect and Wildflower Photography Workshop: Essential Gear and Key Concepts Joining a macro insect and wildflower photography workshop is a

The Black Bear: An Icon of North American Wilderness The Black Bear (Ursus americanus) is one of North America’s most familiar and adaptable large mammals,

🦅 New eBook Release! Wild Encounters: A Beginner’s Guide to Photographing Birds 📸Learn to Capture the Beauty, Behavior, and Personality of Birds—No Experience Needed I’m

🌿 Just Released: Nature’s Close-Up – A Beginner’s Guide to Macro Photography 🐞📷Discover the Tiny Details That Make the Natural World So Captivating I’m excited

As a nature and wildlife photographer, my mission has always been to capture the raw, untouched beauty of the natural world—moments that inspire wonder and

The Red-Bellied Woodpecker known scientifically as Melanerpes carolinus, a vibrant and vocal inhabitant of wooded areas across the eastern United States, is easily recognized by

Most people come to nature and wildlife photography for the images.
That makes sense. Cameras, lenses, light, and timing are what draw people in. But photography outdoors does not happen in a controlled environment, and that reality is rarely addressed in any meaningful way.
Weather changes.
Trails are longer than they look.
Light fades faster than expected.
Batteries die.
Bodies get tired.
Judgment slips.
Over the years, I’ve come to believe that teaching photography without addressing these realities does people a disservice. That belief is why Fieldcraft for Photographers is now a formal and mandatory part of my in-person workshops.

Getting Ready for a Wildlife Photography Workshop: Essential Gear and Key Concepts Participating in a wildlife photography workshop offers an incredible opportunity to capture animals

If you have ever looked at one of my images and wondered how it was made, what settings I used, or how I manage to find myself in the right place at the right time, I’ve finally put the answers in one place. After years of shooting nature, wildlife, macro insects, waterfalls, and the night sky, I’ve taken the best of what I’ve learned and built a series of photography eBooks that are now available on my Etsy store.