• Roller coaster of wildlife photography

    Photography used to be a lot simpler. I’d remember to take pictures, or not. They would turn out, or not. Either way there was minimal investment of energy … or joy for that matter. Somewhere along the way I started to care a lot more. I should have known this would turn into an emotional… Continue Reading

  • Something wrong with this picture

    I always expected photographing wildlife would be difficult – it’s just part of my naturally optimistic nature. After a few years of chasing wild creatures, I now expect to: Wander aimlessly for hours and find nothing Catch glimpses of animal butts bounding away at the first sight of me Get blurry photos after someone forgot… Continue Reading

  • They are staring at you!

    Remember those times when you just knew that everyone was looking at you? While desperately trying to maintain your composure, you casually mentioned it to a trusted family member or friend. Of course everyone just dismissed it out of hand and thot you were a little paranoid. You thot it was good advice so you… Continue Reading

  • Starting with the end in mind

    I am continually surprised at how many people want to write a book. Even more surprising is that my friends have actually done it. While I admire the desire, I can’t recall ever wanting to do it. Perhaps I may have had a passing interest in a photography book, however, it passed when I noted… Continue Reading

  • This model knew how to pose!

    I normally don’t photograph models but when I heard about the opportunity to shoot this gorgeous beauty, I jumped at the chance. This was exciting! We had decided on an outdoor shoot to give it a more natural and fresh feel. All the agencies seem to going for that look this year. Last week we… Continue Reading

  • My favourite wildlife photos … so far

    What’s your favourite? I went through my blog posts from this year and picked my 10 favourite wildlife photos – the only rule I gave myself was no repeat animals (it was surprisingly easy). I’m curious which photo is the most interesting to people like you who peruse this blog (and thanks for coming by the… Continue Reading