Photographing wildlife of the West
Capturing the untamed beauty of wild animals and places in the American West. With a deep respect for wildlife and the environment I explore the rugged terrain alongside these animals without baiting or staging. Each photograph reflects my commitment to preserve the integrity of the animals’ natural behaviors.
About Lindsey
My parents instilled a deep appreciation for the outdoors. Days were spent in fields and trips were planned around nature. I was captivated by the rugged beauty of mountains and wildlife. At an early age I knew I wanted to be a wildlife photographer. With some formal photography classes in school I can easily say getting out and taking photos was the best education for me. I chose Outdoor Recreation Management as my degree because it was the closest thing to getting me outside.
My favorite muses are grizzly bears. Spending thousands of hours researching, tracking and watching grizzlies solidified my passion in wanting to protect them. My goal is to share my passion without monetizing on it by donating any profits from printing to wildlife conservation efforts.
close encounter
One of my most asked questions is “how close to you get to the bears.” In the Tetons 100 yards. In Alaska, you can get a little closer during the right time. This specific picture is comical because you can see how far they began by the size of my lens. The 600mm in the photo is a good lens for a bear that is about 100 yards away.
Started the session photographing a solo female bear from a respectful distance. She was heading toward a more open area, until a younger male showed up. He wasn’t as seasoned as older boars and didn’t mind people, so instead of backing off when she came near (as some males do), he followed her… right to our feet. She likely approached hoping the proximity to humans would discourage him. Instead, he doubled down and the two began mating right in front of us.
At that point, I waited until they were… sufficiently distracted.. to slowly grab my gear and quietly back away.
