about me

As a photographer and wildlife enthusiast, I aim to inspire others with a deeper understanding of our natural world by providing windows into the astonishing natural histories surrounding us. I am a Midwesterner, having grown up in Minnesota and Wisconsin. It was there in the hardwood forests, oak savannahs, and landscapes pockmarked with lakes that I developed my fascination for wildlife and nature. This foundation propelled me to pursue a career in conservation. I earned a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology from the University of Vermont. Since then, I have worked on Washington's Olympic Peninsula doing trail work, restoration ecology projects, and whale watch guiding. I now am working in and around Antananarivo, Madagascar as a field project manager for research on the three endemic species of Malagasy fruit bats.

I first picked up a camera when I was 8 and I remember one of my first subjects (unsurprisingly) being a duck. Birds are not all I shoot however; I try to capture subjects of all shapes and sizes. From elephant seals to tiny jumping spiders, I enjoy all creatures and the inherent challenges faced when photographing them. 

I strive to inspire and emphasize the importance of respect for the beautiful world we live in. Advocating for the conservation and preservation of biodiversity and addressing the challenges of doing so through photojournalism. I love to take on challenges in my imagery and attempt to create dynamic and unique visuals of stunning behavior.

Whether it be chasing birds, bugs, bats, or bees you can find me, camera in hand, running after something.