My passion for wildlife began long before I picked up my first camera. Growing up in South East Queensland, Australia, I was fortunate to have a patch of remanent forest just beyond my backyard. Much of my childhood was spent exploring this small piece of bushland, catching snakes, lizards and turtles, discovering the wildlife, and growing a lifelong addiction for nature. What began as a childhood obsession has never left me, I still find the same excitement in searching for and observing wildlife in the field.

At the age of 16, I received my first point-and-shoot camera from my mum. I began using it to document the wildlife I encountered, initially as a way to record my finds, but soon as a means of sharing their beauty with others. I have always been particularly drawn to reptiles, animals that are often misunderstood or unfairly feared and criticized. Through my photography, I hope to challenge these perceptions, encouraging people to look beyond their initial apprehensions and appreciate these fascinating animals for what they are. By offering a closer look at wildlife that is so often overlooked, I aim to encourage a greater understanding and appreciation for the species that share our environment.

As I grew older and gained the freedom to explore further afield, my approach to both wildlife and photography evolved. I began travelling with particular species in mind, developing an ability to locate elusive and rarely encountered flora and fauna. This growing knowledge of the natural world, combined with my photography, led me beyond personal exploration and into a range of flora and fauna surveys and citizen science initiatives. Over the past decade, I have been involved in numerous field surveys and conservation-focused projects, including leading teams and working alongside researchers in the search for threatened and endangered wildlife.

After more than 15 years behind a camera, my photographic approach has changed considerably. Through years of experimentation, observation and refinement, I feel I have developed a style that is distinctly my own. Photography remains an ongoing learning process, there’s always different approach to explore, or another moment waiting to be captured. It is this passion for documenting and showcasing the beauty of rare and often misunderstood wildlife, alongside a lifelong fascination with the natural world, that continues to inspire and drive my work.