My love of nature started when I realized its emotional and spiritual healing ability. It was impossible not to feel alive, refreshed, and humbled under a canopy of old-growth forest, trekking on a glacier, or feeling the presence of the trees. I felt absolute awe the first time I experienced the magnificence of a Grizzly bear in the bush up close. But awe alone isn’t enough. As I began to walk more intentionally through wild spaces, camera in hand, I realized much of it has been lost and the resulting indifference that has befallen many in today’s world. I started asking: What can I do?  Who has and is protecting this land? And then, more importantly:  Who was here first?

The answer, of course, lies in the deep, often-overlooked contributions of Indigenous peoples. Long before conservation was formalized as a movement, native cultures were practicing sustainable living—guided by principles that balanced use with reverence. Their stewardship wasn’t about domination and control but coexistence. Every trail I walk, every river I photograph, carries their legacy.

Photography has become my way of bridging these threads. Each image I take is not just a testament to nature’s beauty, but a quiet invitation to look deeper—into the histories embedded in these places, the cultures that have safeguarded them, and the urgent need to protect what remains.

Supporting conservation is not separate from honoring native voices; the two are inherently connected. True conservation acknowledges the wisdom and leadership of Indigenous communities, many of whom are still fighting for the right to protect their homelands. I see my work as a visual echo of their efforts—amplifying the call to care for the earth with humility and respect.

So as you view my images—of wildflower meadows, soaring eagles, or still alpine lakes—know that behind each frame is a story of nature’s splendor, human responsibility, and ancient guardianship. I hope these photographs stir a sense of wonder, but also a sense of duty: to preserve, to learn, and to honor those who have long walked these lands with reverence.

Because the most powerful picture we can create is not one of the past, but of a future where nature and culture thrive—together.