Timothy M Cornell Photography

Timothy M Cornell Photography Photographer located in Appleton, WI. The world is full of such incredible beauty, if you open your heart and listen, you'll hear it. My favorite quote, J.R.R.

Tolkien said, "Not all those who wander, are lost", and that is how I try to live my life.

Title: "Eyes of the Swamp" — Wildlife photography is often about more than documenting an animal; to me, it's about the ...
06/01/2026

Title: "Eyes of the Swamp" — Wildlife photography is often about more than documenting an animal; to me, it's about the brief moments of connection that happen when they look directly back at you.

In the , hidden beneath the water, mud, and vegetation, this alligator was nearly invisible. The only thing that gave away its presence was a single golden eye watching everything around it. As I stood about 8 inches above the water's edge, that eye never left me, even as it slowly disappeared under the walkway beneath my feet.

There is something both intense and humbling about being observed by a predator so close, and so perfectly adapted to its environment. Quiet, patient, and completely aware, it reminded me that in the wild, you're rarely the only one doing the watching.

Title: "The Watchful Gaze" - My favorite bird, and the one I was most excited to capture. Some moments in wildlife photo...
05/29/2026

Title: "The Watchful Gaze" - My favorite bird, and the one I was most excited to capture. Some moments in wildlife photography feel less like taking a photo and more like being quietly acknowledged. This Roseate Spoonbill had been resting peacefully, bill hidden beneath its soft pink feathers, until one eye slowly opened and peered directly at me, fully aware, calm, quiet, and incredibly intimate; almost personal.

Stay tuned for more from my time in South Carolina!

Title: "Waiting in the Shadows" — They say your first is always the most special, and in this case, it truly was. I had ...
05/27/2026

Title: "Waiting in the Shadows" — They say your first is always the most special, and in this case, it truly was. I had never been able to see alligators up close and personal, let alone photograph them. At near , I had my first encounter with an alligator while hiding beneath a tree. There was no way for me to tell whether it was male or female, but either way, a very close eye was kept on me the entire time. Beautiful animals, incredibly aware of their surroundings, and impossible to ignore once they lock onto you.

Stay tuned for more from my time down in South Carolina!

A couple images from a recent school project where I pushed myself to see the same subject in different ways.The smoke, ...
04/06/2026

A couple images from a recent school project where I pushed myself to see the same subject in different ways.

The smoke, the copper tones, and the low-key lighting made this one of my favorite studio experiments so far. It really showed me how much mood and emotion lighting alone can create.

Having access to a studio is opening a whole new door in my photography, and I’m excited to start diving deeper into darker, more cinematic and moody work.

If this style speaks to you and you’d want a shoot like this, reach out — I’d love to create something together.

Strength isn't always loud; in nature, power can be quiet and does not continuously need to prove itself. Snow lightly f...
01/14/2026

Strength isn't always loud; in nature, power can be quiet and does not continuously need to prove itself. Snow lightly falling and between those flakes, stillness and connection, with nothing but a simple glance.

12/23/2025

I've been working hard to finish this recent semester of my photography program. This is the first video I have ever created, and it really encapsulates what photography means to me and why I am pursuing this field. It's not perfect, and I will get better at video, but it's a start, and it's a lot of fun!

So take a moment, turn your volume up, turn your phone sideways, and hopefully my story will help inspire you to also chase your dreams and do what you love.

Most days, the beauty of Lake McDonald is undeniable — the snow-capped peaks rising in the distance, the crystal-clear w...
11/06/2025

Most days, the beauty of Lake McDonald is undeniable — the snow-capped peaks rising in the distance, the crystal-clear water, and those brilliantly colored stones glowing beneath the surface. But sometimes, the beauty is quieter. A little colder. A little more hidden behind fog and morning stillness. The mountains fade, the colors soften, and the world feels wrapped in silence.

And yet — in that stillness — when the fog begins to lift and the sun slowly breaks through, there’s a kind of magic that settles over everything. The kind that stops your breath, even as it hangs in the cold air in front of you. The kind that reminds you why places like this stay with you long after you’ve left.

This was the morning we were gifted while traveling the Going-to-the-Sun Road at first light — before realizing the road was closed and we’d have to take the long way around Glacier. But honestly, even that felt like part of the story. Time here is always too short, and I’m already counting the days until I can return to this place that keeps calling me back.

Hey everyone — I wanted to take a moment to truly introduce myself for those who may be new here. My name is Tim. Photog...
11/05/2025

Hey everyone — I wanted to take a moment to truly introduce myself for those who may be new here. My name is Tim. Photography has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I was captivated by the work of Ansel Adams — the way he celebrated the quiet majesty of the natural world. That spark never left. If anything, it’s grown.

My heart lives in landscapes and wildlife — I hope, in time, my feet will follow that calling to the furthest corners of this beautiful world we all share.

Recently, I made the decision to go back to school to deepen my craft — to put structure and knowledge behind the years of teaching myself, experimenting, and chasing the perfect light. As I move through this photography program, you’ll start to see new styles, new explorations, and new perspectives appear here. I want to expand creatively, push myself, and grow into the artist I’ve always felt called to be.

My dream is to one day become a full-time landscape and wildlife photographer — to share the world through my lens, to remind others how beautiful it really is, and to inspire someone else to pause and look a little longer.

If you’ve read this far — thank you. I hope you choose to stay, to follow along, and to explore this path with me. And if you’re in the Midwest and want to collaborate or create together — my door is open.

Let’s make something meaningful.

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