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After moving from Florida to Massachusetts, I’m still getting my footing in my new habitat. I’m exploring an entirely new ecosystem and appreciating the beauty of what’s unfamiliar to me. In Florida, I was familiar with the locations, habitats, species, and routines. I knew what spots to frequent and what to expect when I got there. Florida is an incredibly diverse landscape, and it often felt like wildlife was everywhere you looked. Massachusetts, however, is still a bit of

I'm incredibly lucky to live just 45 minutes from one of the most magical places I've ever been: St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. More than 80,000 acres of protected wilderness, a wildlife photographer's dream and, more important than anything, a true wildlife sanctuary. I've only begun to scratch the surface of what this place has to offer. That early May morning, my alarm went off at 5am. It was early enough to make the drive down and arrive before sunrise: the golden ho

When people think about wildlife encounters, they usually picture national parks, nature preserves, or guided tours far out in the wilderness. Truthfully, however, some of the best wildlife encounters I've had have happened in my own backyard. A Carolina Wren in my backyard In October 2025, I finally saved up enough money to buy my own camera gear: a Sony A7Rii. I started bringing my camera with me and paying more attention to what's actually living around me. I was surprised

The barrier to making great content isn't the gear, it's simply getting started. Photo taken on iPhone 8 Plus It’s easy to fall into the belief that you aren’t a skilled photographer/videographer unless you’ve got the latest gear, or a cinema-grade FX3. But, you have more gear at your disposal than you think and it’s probably living in your pocket (or within your budget): an iPhone, a Polaroid, a disposable camera, or a cheap digital camera you found on eBay. Even with my cur