From family portraits to the wilds of Alaska, I photograph the moments that remind us how deeply we belong to this world.

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Week 16: Kenai Fjords

Sun replaced the rain in Seward as we boarded a small boat bound for Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge. What began as a calm departure through Resurrection Bay quickly unfolded into sea otters, bubble-net feeding humpbacks, sea lions, puffins, and towering cliffs. By the time we reached the gravel shoreline of Aialik Bay, we had already witnessed more than we expected — and the hidden lodge waiting in the trees felt like a quiet continuation of the wild.

New to Seen in My Lens: Alaska?

This twenty-week series follows two journeys north — from the brown bears of Lake Clark to the light over Denali.
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From family portraits to the wilds of Alaska, I photograph the moments that remind us how deeply we belong to this world.

Week 16: Kenai Fjords

New to Seen in My Lens: Alaska?

“This ongoing series is laying the foundation for a future book, Seen in My Lens: Alaska.”

Seen In My Lens is where the journey begins — the stories, field notes, and photographs in progress. Finished wildlife and scenic work can be found on my main photography site.