A little more about me

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to the edges of the map—to remote, unique places where you feel completely in nature. Guiding in the polar regions and photographing wildlife and landscapes along the way has allowed me to have experiences I never believed would be possible. Over the past ten years, I’ve led a life of continual travel that has introduced me to the places I love most in the world.

While the polar regions—where the ice meets the sea—are where I feel most at home, my travels have taken me to a wide range of environments, including tropical coastlines and dense rainforests. I’ve been lucky to capture meaningful moments in many corners of the world, each offering its own kind of beauty and perspective.

Whether you’ve joined me on an expedition or just wandered here out of interest, I hope the images on this site offer a little window back into those wild places. Maybe they’ll remind you of a moment you had in the field or inspire your next adventure. More than anything, I hope they help spark an appreciation of the natural world and continue to motivate us to take care of this planet we call home.

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Welcome to my Instagram, a place where I share the latest of my work, the locations I am traveling to, beloved personal favorite images, and glimpses of my daily life. Instagram is the best way to stay connected as I travel around the world.

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A group of Wilson’s Storm Petrels dancing upon the water looking for food. The Wilson Storm Petrel is probably my favorite bird that I see in the Southern Ocean. Their wingspan can reach about 7 inches and they weigh no more than 2 ounces. Howe
An Antarctic Tern flying by with an Antarctic Silverfish (Antarctic herring) in its mouth with the reflecting sunlight all around it. Definitely some of my favorite photos from the season. I can’t help but stare into the eye of the fish and won
The gaping wide mouth of a Leopard Seal can open up to 160°. Leopard Seals often get cast as the villain as they prey upon penguins and seals, and their ability to open their jaws to such an extent only adds to their menace. If you zoom in and t
Penguins! The wildlife most often connected to the idea of Antarctica. Several species can be found around Antarctica and the islands found in the Southern Ocean. For me, penguin chicks represents one of nature’s unlimited supply of entertainme
Antarctic Fur Seals are the puppy dogs of the Southern Ocean and one of my favorite animals to watch. Here are a couple of shots I enjoyed taking this season of fur seals in South Georgia. Like all doggos these guys get sand on their noses, take naps
One of the most incredible wildlife experiences of my life occurred on my last trip in Antarctica. For about 45 minutes, it felt as though a group of Minke Whales had adopted me. Swimming all around me and underneath me, and even pulling me through t
The moments that etch Antarctica into my soul. A dramatic sunset with water in three different visible forms - clouds, ice, and the ocean. Though the sunset may arrive late due to the long summer days, it is always worth staying awake to watch as the
Monkeys of Costa Rica and Panama… and a black iguana and a sloth. Moving through the forest or better yet taking a small boat around the edges where the trees meet the water presented some great opportunities to see Mantled Howler Monkeys and
A recent work trip brought me to Costa Rica and Panama for the chance to see some wildlife life in a warmer climate. Apparently this Collared Forest Falcon can often be heard in the forests, but is rarely seen so what a lucky find to see one closer t
The Patagonian Mara. A large relative of the guinea pig, Maras are most commonly found living in the Patagonian steppes. They are very quick to run away and one of the harder species to take a photograph of in Patagonia. I was hoping to find one to p