I am a nature photographer based in Longbranch and Alki, Washington.
My devotion to animals and the arts started when I was very young, drawing cats and dogs since I could hold a pencil, and taking on the professional camera and lens at the age of 7. The entirety of my childhood has revolved around wildlife and creativity.
My devotion to animals and the arts started when I was very young, drawing cats and dogs since I could hold a pencil, and taking on the professional camera and lens at the age of 7. The entirety of my childhood has revolved around wildlife and creativity.
I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, always traveling and exploring and I loved seeing animals in their natural habitat taking quick snapshots along the way. Since it has always been accessible for me to go on a hike in the most geographically diverse states, or to kayak in the San Juan archipelago, it's a way of life I can't imagine living without. In 2018 I began traveling and started to recognize how precious our earth really is. From exploring Banff & Jasper National Park to kayaking with Bottlenose Dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico, I was constantly embarking on new adventures, and photographing new animal species.
In November of 2018, I had a particularly special encounter with an adult Long-eared Owl. I was mesmerized by the bird's captivating yellow eyes and thick eyelashes. After photographing the owl on that chilly fall evening, I was inspired to seek out more owls to photograph.
By December of 2020 I had encountered all 19 American owl species in one calendar year! These extraordinary and intimate experiences really changed me as a person and how I view this world as a whole. I am humbled to be so insignificant on our magnificent planet, filled with beautiful lives, big and small.
