I have been a nature lover for as long as I can remember. I would flip through wildlife books while admiring the photographs and wishing that I could see these beautiful animals myself. I started dabbling in photography in 2006 when I got my first point and shoot camera; naturally, I was drawn toward nature, landscapes and my cats. In 2008, I made the move to dSLR photography.
It was then that I started photographing birds and wildlife very casually at local parks in New Jersey. I moved to upstate New York where I was suddenly surrounded by nature – my love for wildlife took off. I photographed birds in my neighborhood and eventually branched out to taking local trips to find more variety. Along the way, I also gained a passion for birds and am continually learning more about them. I travel as much as I can to find new species and gain new experiences, behind my lens, binoculars, and scope.
My goal is to capture the beauty of the nature and wildlife that surrounds us and share it with people who do not get to see it themselves. I currently shoot mostly with a Canon 7D mkII and EF 100-400mm mkII lens. I also digiscope with my phone through a ZEISS Victory Harpia 95.
Professionally, I have been a website developer for almost twenty years. I currently combine my profession with my passion at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. When I am not writing code or chasing birds, I can be found walking, running, or biking around my neighborhood, working out in my home gym, or volunteering for a local cat rescue, Animals Can’t Talk.
Find my photography on:
Bird Genius iPhone app
Wild Bird Trust’s Top 25 Weekly Photos
Wild Bird Trust Facebook Page
Published in:
Wild Planet Photo Magazine November 2018
National Wildlife Magazine April/May 2013
How We See It…our view of our worlds published April 27, 2012
How We See It…more views of our worlds published October 31, 2012
Recognition
BirdSpotter 2015 Week 3 Judges Choice
BirdSpotter 2013 Grand Prize Winner