Bird Photography in Michigan
I’ve always been drawn to nature — first as a kid watching frogs and insects up close, and later as a photojournalist learning how much can be revealed by slowing down and paying attention.
Today, I am a Michigan-based bird photographer focused on freshwater ecosystems and the everyday lives of birds across the Great Lakes region.
I came to this work through a long career in photojournalism, where patience, observation, and return visits mattered as much as the moment itself. In recent years, that approach has shifted toward birds — not as symbols, but as daily residents of specific places, shaped by water, weather, light, and human decisions.
Much of my photography is built through repetition. I return to the same marshes, rivers, and boardwalks hundreds of times, often in all seasons and conditions, allowing stories to emerge slowly. The work is grounded in access — public spaces, preserved land, and the idea that meaningful encounters with nature should be available to everyone.
I work under the project name Birds Doing Stuff, using curiosity, humor, and visual storytelling to invite broader audiences into conservation conversations. The goal is simple: to help people notice birds more closely, understand what they need to survive, and recognize how deeply their futures are tied to our own stewardship of place.
My work has been published nationally and is increasingly centered on long-term, place-based projects in Michigan. Whether for editorial, conservation, or institutional storytelling, I’m interested in projects that value time, context, and care for the natural world.
