Hidden Wilds reveals the everyday magic of wildlife and nature – the amazing moments you can find if you really look.
I’m a wildlife and nature photographer based in Fort Collins, Colorado. I shoot in my region and travel the US to respectfully photograph birds, animals, and the places they call home. Give me a camera, light, and something wild to watch, and I’m happy for hours.
Explore the galleries below to see what speaks to you most. And welcome.
Notes from the Field
Trip Report – Florida | March 8-12, 2026
Highlights from the Nature Photo Retreats Workshop This was my first big trip after injuring a lower back disc in December and I was worried about carrying the gear, the long hours, etc. – but it was fine. I had no issues with the new lighter OM System gear or the hours walking, standing and…
Trip Report – Wray, CO | March 28, 2026
Highlights from the Greater Prairie Chicken Tour This was actually my second Greater Prairie Chicken Tour with the town of Wray. The first time I went with my husband (who gamefully drove the 3 hours to Wray and back and got up at 4:30 am with no complaining) in 2022. That time, we loved the…
Lucky Birding Find in Fort Collins
On Feb. 2 I took my camera (with the 100-400mm lens) to a local park where we’d seen a lot of redheads the day before. Most of the reservoir was iced over but there was still room in the middle for a lot of waterfowl. Once again – I saw dozens of redheads, along with…
