Wild Ethos Photography

09/01/2026

I accidentally published a new Wild Ethos piece over the weekend. It’s one of the most meaningful things I’ve written this year. If you’d like to read it, here it is.

https://substack.com/home/post/p-213215090

How understanding wildlife behavior shapes every choice in the field

08/29/2026

I photographed Bonita, bear 1063, on a late‑October afternoon as she chewed on grass and crossed Dump Road at her own leisurely pace. There’s nothing I’d rather do on a crisp fall afternoon than spend it observing a beautiful bear like this one.

08/24/2026

I think a lot about what it means to witness a moment without taking anything from it. This young elk stepped out into the sagebrush just as the light softened, moving calmly through the quiet of blue hour. It was one of those scenes that reinforces our connection with nature. Looking at it now, a few years later, I find myself wondering how the story of this bull elk has unfolded.

08/22/2026

This bison looked like he was guarding the entrance sign, but his behavior told a different story. He had an itch, and the triangular side of the sign was the perfect place to scratch it. This print is aptly named 'Welcoming Committee' because moments like this say so much about the personality you can encounter in the Badlands.

08/17/2026

I spend a lot of time paying attention to the quiet moments in the field. The small shifts in posture and the subtle ways animals communicate without sound. That’s the heart of my work. I’m a wildlife and landscape photographer who focuses on behavior, ethics, and the stories that unfold when you slow down and observe.

Wild Ethos Photography is built on respect and curiosity. I want people to feel connected to the lives happening just beyond our usual view.

I’m looking forward to sharing more of these moments as I prepare for my fall shows.

06/02/2026

✨ Wild Ethos Photography is officially live!

I’ve been working quietly on this relaunch for a while, and I’m excited to finally share it. My photography has evolved, and this new direction reflects the work I care most about — behavior, landscape, and the stories that connect us to the natural world.

If you’re local, I’ll be at Occoquan RiverFest & Craft Show this weekend (June 6–7). It’ll be my first event under the new brand, and I’ll have new prints from recent trips to Blackwater NWR, Chincoteague, and Great Smoky Mountains NP. I’d love to see you there.

You can explore the new site here: wildethosphotography.com

Visit Occoquan

01/19/2026

I returned to one of my favorite national parks for the first time in years on a crisp fall afternoon. That evening, I joined a photography workshop in Grand Teton National Park that re-ignited my love for photography.

Our second stop brought us to a fox den in a busy campground. I snapped this moment while this curious fox kit took a rest from playing with the nearby pinecone. Soon after, its two siblings tumbled out of the den, ready to pick up the game again.

Because of the heavy foot traffic in that area, the den has since been closed off by the National Park Service to encourage the foxes to relocate somewhere quieter and safer. A small but important step to give them space from human disturbance.

This moment has stayed with me for years — a simple act of play that feels universal across so many species. Watching this young fox explore its world with such joy was a gift, and one I’ve carried with me ever since.