The Untamed Dispatch, Issue #7 just dropped!
Inside this issue — “Pumas of Patagonia,” a new story in my series, “Bringing the Untamed into Focus – One Story at a Time,” a Field Tip, gear recs, and more! Check it out on Substack: https://framingtheuntamed.substack.com/p/the-untamed-dispatch-issue-7. Thanks for tuning in!
Am proud to share that, for the 2nd year in a row, one of my photos made the final round of judging for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. My photo, “Feeding Frenzy,” was among the top 10% out of 65,403 entries submitted. Only 100 entries are selected from the final round as winning images. Hosted by the British Natural History Museum each year since 1965.
The Untamed Dispatch, Issue #6 just dropped! Inside this issue — “Grizzly Bear #863 Felicia,” a new story in my series, “Bringing the Untamed into Focus – One Story at a Time,” a Field Tip, gear recs, and more! Check it out on Substack: https://framingtheuntamed.substack.com/p/the-untamed-dispatch-issue-6. Thanks for tuning in!
I will be exhibiting photos at the Brunswick-Glynn County Library for the month of April as part of an exhibition featuring members of the Coastal Photographers Guild. All prints are available for purchase. The library is located at 208 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, Georgia.
My photo of a bluebird was recently published in the March 5, 2026 edition of Coastal Illustrated for an article on "Winged Things: Creating a Wildlife Sanctuary at Home." coastalillustrated.com/eedition/page_d55ca482-13ad-59ee-9c3f-601bfa1074f8.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
The Untamed Dispatch, Issue #5 just dropped!
Inside this issue — “When Queens Collide,” a new story in my series, “Bringing the Untamed into Focus – One Story at a Time,” a Field Tip, gear recs, and more!Check it out on Substack: https://open.substack.com/.../the-untamed-dispatch-issue...Thanks for tuning in!
The Untamed Dispatch, Issue #4 just hit! Inside this issue, I share a new story as part of my series, “Bringing the Untamed into Focus – One Story at a Time,” my Costa Rica trip report, a new Field Tip, and information on upcoming exhibitions.If that sounds like something you’d enjoy or you’re curious about, check it out on Substack at https://open.substack.com/.../the-untamed-dispatch-issue...Thanks for tuning in!
This month, I am exhibiting 2 prints as part of the Coastal Photographers Guild exhibit at the Horton Gallery located on the Brunswick Campus of the Southeast Georgia Health System. All prints are available for purchase and a portion of any sale supports the Health System Foundation.
2025 Year in Review. This year took me farther than I could have imagined—different continents, honing my skills, epic wildlife sightings, and creative milestones. Travel wasn’t just about new places; it was about new perspectives, stories, and moments worth sharing.
Along the way, I’m deeply grateful to have had my photography recognized through several accolades this year. Each one is a reminder that the quiet hours behind the lens, the early mornings, late days, and constant curiosity truly matter.
Grateful for the recognition, the opportunities, and to my family, who made this year extraordinary. Here’s to more stories and more meaningful frames in the year ahead. Happy Holidays everyone!
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I was recently notified that four (4) of my photos were selected as Semi-Finalists in the 15th Annual "Share the View" International Nature Photography Competition. One of my favorites is "Backlit Baboon."
✨ The Untamed Dispatch, Issue #3 just hit inboxes! Inside this issue, I share a new story as part of my series, “Bringing the Untamed into Focus – One Story at a Time,” a new Field Tip, and information on upcoming exhibitions and Thanksgiving sales from my affiliates! If that sounds like something you’d enjoy or you’re curious about, you can subscribe here 👉https://mailchi.mp/56c3bc25119d/the-untamed-dispatch-issue-4906434
I’ll be exhibiting 2 prints as part of the Coastal Photographers Guild exhibit at the Horton Gallery located on the Brunswick Campus of the Southeast Georgia Health System during the month of January 2026. All prints are available for purchase and a portion of any sale supports the Health System Foundation.
Thrilled to open my 2026 Wyoming Wildlife 2026 Calendar and see that my photo, Yellow-Bellied Marmot was an honorable mention! There were 1,551 submissions and 18 total selections (12 calendar photos and 6 honorable mentions). These are beautiful calendars produced by Wyoming Game & Fish. Order yours today at https://wyomingwildlife.secure.darwin.cx/J5N6CALW and support Wyoming wildlife.
So honored to be featured in the Share The View Nature Photography Contest video recognizing the talented women who had photos selected in the top 250 for the 2024 Share the View contest.
The Untamed Dispatch, Issue #2 just hit inboxes! Inside this issue, I share moments, insights, upcoming exhibitions, and hopefully a little inspiration from behind the lens. If that sounds like something you’d enjoy or you’re curious about, you can subscribe here 👉https://mailchi.mp/7a86ffb8606c/the-untamed-dispatch-issue-4906408
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Current Exhibition, October 2025-January 2026.
📷7th Annual GNPA-OIWC Photo Contest.
I recently had two images selected as finalists in the 7th Annual Georgia Nature Photographers Association-Oatland Island Wildlife Center Photo Contest. Incredibly honored to have “Exploring” selected as the Tier 1 First Place winner in the Coastal Wildscapes category and “Simplicity” as the third place winner! Tier 1 entries were reserved for photographers that have mastered the use of camera settings, have 3 or more years of photography experience, and strive to use light, focus/blur, and composition in compelling ways.
The Contest Exhibit showcases the mission of the Oatland Island Wildlife Center to connect visitors with notable experiences that help give them stronger connections to the natural world. The winning images for all categories are on display through January 2026. My images are also available for purchase.
Many thanks to the Coastal Chapter of the GNPA for sponsoring this photo contest.
The first issue of The Untamed Dispatch | Bringing the Untamed Into Focus—One Story at a Time has been published! You can read it here
https://mailchi.mp/a2e65685f844/the-untamed-dispatch-issue-1. This is something I’ve been wanting to do for a while — a space to share moments, insights, and hopefully a little inspiration from behind the lens. I’m excited and a little nervous to start this journey, but my goal is simple: to create something useful, thoughtful, and worth your time. If that sounds like something you’d enjoy or you’re curious about, you can subscribe here
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Gallery Exhibition, September 2025 – Jekyll Island Arts Association Gallery Exhibition featuring the Coastal Photographers Guild. Goodyear Cottage, Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Exhibiting several entries as part of the Coastal Photographers Guild’s Big Photo Show at SoGlo Gallery, Brunswick, Georgia. Runs through July 2025.
Was thrilled to learn that my photo, Sago Palm Black Racer II, made the final round of judging for the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year. In the final round 6,215 images were selected out of 60,000+ submissions. Only 100 entries are selected from the final round as winning images. Hosted by the British Natural History Museum each year since 1965.
My photo, Sago Palm Black Racer II, was selected as a Top 250 winner in the 14th Annual "Share the View" International Nature Photography Competition.
I had several photographs selected as finalists in the Friends of Sapelo Coastal Georgia Photography Contest. Enjoyed meeting so many photographers and friends of Sapelo Island at the reception for the exhibit. Incredibly honored to have “On The Move” selected as the Grand Prize overall winner! The exhibit showcases the beauty of coastal Georgia and is on display at The Old Jail Art Center in Darien, GA through November 2024.
My photos "Heading Home" and "Patches" were runner-ups in the 2017 Kiawah Through the Lens Photo Contest. Published in the Kiawah Island Club Spring Legends Magazine, 2017, v. 27, p. 131 and 132.
