Photography
Birds, habitats, and wild places are best understood through careful observation. My photography reflects years spent in the field—watching behavior, light, and landscape change with the seasons—primarily on Hilton Head Island and across the South Carolina Lowcountry, with select destination work beyond the region.
This page serves as a visual companion to my birding, writing, and conservation work, documenting species, habitats, and moments that define coastal ecosystems.
A Field-Based Approach
My photography is grounded in:
Firsthand field experience
Patience and ethical observation
Respect for wildlife and habitat
Understanding seasonal and behavioral patterns
Rather than staged images or close disturbance, I focus on natural behavior—how birds move through marshes, beaches, forests, and waterways over time.
What You’ll Find Here
Bird Photography
Images of resident and migratory birds, from wading birds and shorebirds to raptors and songbirds, photographed in natural settings across the Lowcountry.
These images often connect directly to topics explored on the Birds of Hilton Head page, including migration, seasonal presence, and habitat use.
Seasonal Behavior and Migration
Photography documenting how birds change with the seasons:
Spring and fall migration
Summer nesting and rookeries
Wintering waterfowl and raptors
Seasonal imagery complements my field notes and writing on bird movement and timing throughout the year.
Habitats and Landscapes
Visual studies of the environments birds depend on:
Beaches and tidal flats
Salt marshes and creeks
Maritime forests
Freshwater lagoons
These images provide ecological context—showing not just birds, but the places that sustain them.
Ethics and Conservation
Ethical wildlife photography is essential to conservation. My approach prioritizes:
Observing from respectful distances
Avoiding disturbance to feeding, nesting, or roosting birds
Following posted guidelines and seasonal protections
Photography should deepen appreciation for wildlife—not put it at risk.