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Wildlife
photography is a combination of art and science, so to speak. It
takes a labor of love and understanding of both photography and
wildlife. It takes years of practice with trial and error and a
long time commitment and determination.
To
document wildlife in their natural environment, it is crucial to
fully understand them first to predict their behaviors. I spend
as much time as possible reading and researching about my subject.
For example, before I began photographing prairie grouses, which
has lasted more than 7 years and has turned into a book project,
I spent more than a year reading materials and talking to many wildlife
biologists.
Photography
is a way of communication and being creative in the communication.
I also spend a lot of my time experimenting with new techniques
and new ways of photographing.
My
goal as a Missouri Department of Conservation photographer is to
make people care about nature and wildlife and understand the need
to preserve precious natural resources through my photographs.
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