Behind the Lens: Shot of the Day

This is where I take you beyond the image… sharing the story behind the shot, the challenges of capturing it, and the techniques I used to make it happen. From camera settings to in-the-field experiences, this is a deep dive into the world of wildlife photography.

The Day an Orca Came to Say Hello

In this Behind the Lens story, I share the most intimate encounter I’ve ever had with an orca, and how natural light, timing, and a quiet connection created one of the most unforgettable moments of my life.

South Padre Songbirds: Chasing Color Along the Texas Coast.

Each April, South Padre Island becomes a vibrant rest stop for migrating songbirds. In this journal entry, I share a recent outing spent searching for painted and varied buntings—but instead found beauty in unexpected moments. From indigo buntings to summer tanagers (and plenty of mosquitoes), this is a blog about chasing color, missing the shot, and still calling it a win.

God Rays and Giants… Photographing Great Whites at Guadalupe

This was my last white shark expedition to Guadalupe Island before the closure.
A reflection on beauty, challenge, and what it means to photograph something wild while you still can.

American Crocodile… One of our Last Dive Trips to Banco Chinchorro.

A story from our 2020 trip, with perfect conditions and perfect crocs!

Chasing Color… A Mahi Mahi Encounter off Cabo San Lucas

A photo session with a bull mahi mahi off Cabo San Lucas, MX.

Photographing Leopard Sharks off La Jolla Shores, California

A blog I wrote about diving for leopard sharks in California... this is easily the best beach dive in the world!

Photographing a Toco Toucan in Brazil

The first time I encountered a Toco Toucan in Brazil… I was star struck!

Cenote Diving for a Morelet’s Crocodile in Tulum

A blog I wrote up about the challenges of finding and photographing a morelet’s crocodile in Tulum.

The Mako Shark That Changed Everything

A BTS story and images from a film shoot for the Outdoor Channel, where the goal was to find and dive with an undiveable shark, and the photo opportunity that I sadly lost.

Polar Bears in the Snow Photography

I shared this in a blog a while ago, but thought I would share it here with you all.

Giant River Otter Photo Gallery

Here are some images of giant river otters in the Northern Pantanal, Brazil.

Manta Ray Photo Gallery

Here are some images of manta rays that we encountered during the annual whale shark migration off Isla Mujeres, Mexico.

American Alligator Photo Gallery

For the first edition, I’m featuring my recent alligator photography adventure in Florida, where I navigated tricky lighting, murky waters, and the challenges of working with these incredible prehistoric predators. Stay tuned for tips, tricks, and behind-the-scenes insights from my time in the wild!