When I reflect on my formative years, I realize I’ve always had a desire to document the world around me. At one point, I even considered a career in journalism, but life led me into education instead.  After many years of teaching, I stepped away to farm full-time – a change that has been pivotal in my growth as a photographer.  As our farmland stretches from my home southward to the US border (some 50 miles) and encompasses the beautiful Pembina Valley, I am constantly exposed to amazing wildlife and incredible scenery.

Every day during the growing season and many days afterwards, I am out and about in my rural Manitoba – camera in hand.  My true passion is wildlife – anything with a heartbeat – and I am constantly pursuing one species or another. At the start of every year, I seek owls – like the Great Grey and the Snowy.  Then it is lynx mating season followed closely by dancing Sharp-tailed grouse, the bird migration, and black bears emerging from their dens.  Rarely, do I return home without capturing at least a few dozen images.    

Although wildlife is my go-to subject, the sky is a close second.  From the foreboding skies of an approaching storm, the awe-inspiring prairie sunsets, the sparkling stars in the Milky Way, and the dancing Aurora Borealis, my photographic opportunities here are limitless!

While 95% of my photography is done in Manitoba, I have been fortunate to capture images of wildlife and landscapes beyond this incredible place, and for that I am truly grateful.  These experiences have profoundly shaped my understanding of our world and its fragility, igniting my desire to celebrate and protect its beauty.

Beyond my desire to document, I also want to share my experiences with others. This was the inspiration for this website and its blog, providing an opportunity to showcase not just my images but the stories behind them.

I hope you enjoy the results, and in some small way, may these photographs and stories inspire you to cherish, protect, and celebrate the incredible world around us and all the life that calls it home.