Nature itself is the best physician – Hippocrates The timeless power of birds: winged wonders that have captured so many hearts and, on the way, healed a few of us. The puffin that saved me The weather matched my mood. Heavy raindrops pelted the window, creating a chaotic symphony with the wind. The morning was…
Step into the historic town of Milford, Pennsylvania, where autumn foliage creates a charming backdrop. In this blog post, I will share my favorite spots to capture the year’s most stunning fall colors in and around Milford, Pennsylvania, along with places to grab a post-shoot latte, lunch, or lie back and enjoy the view. A…
With the wind’s help, the car door slammed shut. I tugged my scarf free and settled in to the overpowering scent of air freshener. My driver, a non-expressive middle-aged Icelandic man, said nothing; I was relieved. Icelanders aren’t big on small talk, and I preferred it that way. I glanced down at my watch to…
“Even today, when the planet is dark, there is hope.” – Jane Goodall I wanted to begin this blog by describing an intense moment I had behind the camera that moved me towards activism. However, I can’t. For as long as I can remember, I was intrigued and in love with nature. I was the…
The greatest danger to our future is apathy- Jane Goodall This post is not a compilation of facts about Luna Moths ( Actias Luna), but an unexpected story of hope, empathy, and kindness. Summer nights in Northeast Pennsylvania are magic. Dark forests glow to life at dusk as fireflies emerge. Evening air is filled with…
The opposite of life is not death, it’s indifference. – Elie Wiesel Recent events in Iceland prompted me to speak up about my opinion to end commercial whaling. After all, animal cruelty is not a national issue; it is a planetary issue. If we are not a voice for animals, then who will be? As…
Tips for beginner bird photographers and beyond My subject, the short-eared owl, was nowhere in sight. I settled beside a stream. Golden light kissed the grasses, reflecting silver and pink off the water. I grew aware of my surroundings. A serenade of peepers and red-winged blackbirds filled the evening air. Several yards away, a large…
2025 was a life changing year for me and I am forever grateful for the experiences and people I met along the way. From taking friends to Iceland for the first time, to enduring a blizzard to photograph Arctic Foxes, to reaching the Arctic Circle, to winning my first photography award- it all feels like…
I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. -Lucy Maud Montgomery One of my favorite things about living in a place with four seasons is autumn. I love everything autumn: sweater weather, bonfires, pumpkins, squash soups, cooling temps, and, of course, the foliage. Autumn encourages nostalgia and slowing down. For me,…
Why this often overlooked region in Iceland should be on your bucket list I felt as if I had found a treasure. A pristine black sand beach stretched out before me. Craving a closer connection with the untouched landscape, I removed my shoes. My bare feet sank into the soft sand. I waited by the…