Goal Achieved – Bald Eagle Dream Photo

Goal Achieved – Bald Eagle Dream Photo

I have a short list of animals and birds I haven't had the chance to photograph out in the wild - my Dream Shots. It's a great feeling when I finally get a photo of those elusive creatures and mark it off my list. But something happened this weekend that made me rethink this approach.
No-Touch Tuesday – Amber Waves

No-Touch Tuesday – Amber Waves

I was looking through the hundreds of photos I've taken so far this year, and found one that inspired me to resurrect the No-Touch Tuesday category, where I shoot photos with proper camera settings and don’t edit them later.
SVP Free Print Giveaway Deadline Approaching

SVP Free Print Giveaway Deadline Approaching

At the beginning of the month, I'd asked for people to vote on which of the pictures in my portfolio would look best on a gallery wall. The responses to both the contest and the giveaway have been overwhelmingly kind and eye-opening as to what others see in my photos.
Scenic Vibe Photo Contest & Free Stuff

Scenic Vibe Photo Contest & Free Stuff

I redesigned my website to make it easier to purchase prints and products featuring my photos. Getting paid to take nature pictures full-time is my ultimate dream - I have a plan to make that happen, and it all starts with what YOU like best.
White Squirrels of Illinois

White Squirrels of Illinois

Blurs of white streaking across the grass or tucked into the branches of a tree. A plastic bag carelessly thrown away or tufts of insulation blowing in the breeze? The truth behind these mysterious sightings is pretty magical – it's a family of White Squirrels.
My Best Nature Scenes from 2022

My Best Nature Scenes from 2022

I added a lot of new photos to my nature gallery in 2022, many of them taken in my own backyard. Looking back through all those snapshots of time spent in nature is a rewarding exercise in gratitude. But it is also an intensely fun way to geek out on the computer.
Best Nature Photos of 2021

Best Nature Photos of 2021

I pulled together some of my favorite moments spent watching animals, butterflies, birds, flowers, sunsets and moonrises through my camera and added a little music to create a video showcasing what I love to do.
Website Redesign – SVP Gets a Makeover!

Website Redesign – SVP Gets a Makeover!

When I decided it was time to take my photography hobby to the next level in 2017, I thought I would look more legit if I had my own website. I had lots of experience building sites for others, so designing one for myself should be a piece of cake, right?
Recognition Time! I Won First Place in a Photo Contest

Recognition Time! I Won First Place in a Photo Contest

I received an email informing me I’d taken first place in a photo contest sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation Magazine – my second win! More than 4,800 photos were received, and my shot of Monarch butterflies stood out through 3 rounds of judging.
Bluebird of Happiness

Bluebird of Happiness

Last year on a beautiful October afternoon I looked out the window and spotted a small speck of blue among the colorful leaves. I watched for a bit before realizing it was pretty little Bluebird peacefully perched on a branch. I quickly grabbed my camera and snuck outside as quietly as I could.