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"I have chosen to photograph nature because I greatly love and respect nature, because to me every creature is beautiful, everything natural has a story, and every area and living thing man has not touched and had no part in creating is just a little more mysterious and awe inspiring than the rest of the world I know. My goal as a nature photographer is to capture the beauty and essense of the natural world, to share its wonder and mystery with others." |
Personal Friends Chris Kayler - Chris and I dated for three years starting back in 2006 and its largely thanks to Chris that I first became so involved in nature photography. Based in Northern Virginia with family in New York, Chris has many beautiful images of East Coast nature and wildlife. His website has hundreds of gorgeous photographs of all nature subjects from birds to herps to landscapes and it definitely worth a look. North Bay Nature Photography - The website of the talented and widely published nature photographer Eric Dresser. Specializing in wildlife of the northeastern United States and Canada, Eric's website features hundreds of amazing images. Eric is also one of the kindest and most generous photographers I've had the opportunity to meet, and its thanks to him that I have many of my photographs of winter feeder birds and other upstate New York specialities. Alex Mody - Alex is another very talented young photographer and friend based in Northern Virginia. He was the winner of the 2009 Nature's Best Youth Photographer of the Year award, and for good reason as he has some beautiful work. Check out his newly developed website to see his emerging and ever developing portfolio of beautiful photographs. Neil Losin - Neil's background in ecology and evolutionary biology give him an edge when photographing birds and other wildlife subjects. His website has many excellent photographs and features an extensive list of species from all over the United States. A good friend pursuing his doctoral degree, Neil is currently developing a network to link nature photographers and scientists as a way to promote conservation through scientific discovery and photojournalism. Michael Dossett - Michael is an Oregon based photographer who photographs birds and other west coast wildlife. He has some awesome images on his website, including some adorable photos of foxes and my all time favorite image of a female wood duck. Glenn Bartley - British Columbia based photographer Glenn Bartley has a passion for the environment that shows through in his fine collection of nature photographs. Educated in the field of ecological restoration, Glenn's many hours in the field have allowed him to build an impressive portfolio. He is also a moderator for the NatureScapes Birds Forum and co-owns Natures Photo Adventures, a nature photography workshop company. Plus check out the work of Judd Patterson, Paul Marcellini, Jim Salge Vito Paratore and Avi Kenny are a pair of young photographers based in New Jersey and
Alex Mody - My friend Alex is a determined and talented young photographer based out of Virginia. His website and blog feature many of his beautiful images of nature, from birds and wildlife to landscapes. Michael Dossett - Michael is a young nature photographer based in Oregon. His website features many beautiful images of birds and other west coast wildlife. Vito Paratore - Vito is a young New Jersey based photographer who specializes in photographing natural landscapes and building interiors with artistry and expertise. Vito has also begun to design websites for other photographers so be sure to look at his design work as well as his photographs. Avi Kenny - Avi is another talented young photographer whose nature and wildlife images show skill way beyond what you'd expect for someone his age. While based in New York, Avi has traveled quite a bit and has beautiful images from Africa and other exotic places as well as North America. Neil Losin - Neil's background in ecology and evolutionary biology give him an edge when photographing birds and other wildlife subjects. This young Virginia based photographer's site has many excellent photographs featuring an extensive list of species from all over the United States, and his work has been published in Living Bird and several other publications. Jeroen Stel - Jeroen is a talented freelance photographer with years of experience. He is based in the Netherlands and specializes in nature and wildlife photography. Glenn Bartley - Canadian based Glenn Bartley's passion for the environment shows through in his fine collection of nature photographs. Currently pursuing a master's degree in ecological restoration, Glenn's many hours in the field have allowed him to build an impressive portfolio that is definately worth a look.
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About the Photographer Kari Post, age 24, was born and raised in northern New Jersey, where she developed an early love for nature and the outdoors. Although she usually had a camera in hand throughout childhood, it wasn’t until a trip to Australia and New Zealand at age fourteen followed by a couple of introductory photography courses in high school that Kari became passionate about photography. In her early years as a photographer, Kari focused on the subjects that surrounded her most, sports. She won several awards for sports photojournalism in high school and college, including the prestigious silver award in the University and College Designers Association contest for her photograph “Pain.” Shortly afterwards, Kari turned her attention towards photographing her true love, wildlife and the natural world. She now focuses primarily on environmental subjects and images of man interacting with nature. Kari’s respect and passion for nature are what drives her life and her photography, and her love for the natural world is evident in her photographs. She enjoys exploring untamed lands and attempting to find the subtle beauty in often overlooked subjects. An environmentalist and conservationist at heart, Kari is careful to practice minimal impact techniques when out in the field and always keeps the well being of the subject and environment her top priority while shooting. Her strong desire to preserve and protect natural places and wildlife has motivated Kari to use her images to educate and inspire others, and she enjoys working with non-profit groups and environmental organizations in promoting earth literacy and environmental awareness and responsibility. Kari’s passion for the outdoors extends far beyond her photography. She is an avid adventurist, and enjoys a variety of outdoor activities including running, biking, hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, and kayaking. In 2009, she completed a self-supported bike trip across the United States, living on the road for 109 days while biking from Virginia to Oregon. Kari prefers to work where she loves to play and has worked as an environmental and adventure educator since 2008. More than a thousand students have been led by her into the wilderness to explore and learn about all Mother Nature has to offer. Kari currently lives in the beautiful and rugged state of New Hampshire, where she is pursing a Master’s Degree in Environmental Education. She works for the nature photography resource and online community NatureScapes.Net in many capacities including editor, writer, forum director, forum moderator, and workshops and events coordinator. Awards and Accolades
Press and Publications Kari has had multiple cover images and articles published by NatureScapes online magazine, and she was featured in two interviews with Open Digital Photography, where she was chosen as the Editor’s Pick Bird Photographer in November 2006. She has worked with several camera clubs throughout the Northeastern United States giving presentations and workshops. Education and Professional Development Kari holds a B.S. in Health and Exercise Science Teaching from The College of New Jersey. She is currently pursing a Master’s degree in Environmental Education from Antioch University of New England in Keene, New Hampshire. Kari is a member of the North American Nature Photographers Association and Association for Experiential Education, and holds a current Wilderness First Responder certification through Wilderness Medical Associates. |
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