Through photography, we have the power to reach into worlds that no one else sees and freeze time. I have always been fascinated by the power that photography has to connect people to places, move emotions and give a deep sense of connectivity.

When I photograph, I am fully present with the interactions going on in front of me and I have my own special way of interacting with my subjects. Sometimes amazing pictures seem to arrange themselves in front of me, and sometimes I have to prompt these moments, but its always a beautiful dance.

Since I was a young child, I've seen life through the eyes of animals and always been aware of their interactions with one another. When I studied photography, I seemed to be magnetically drawn back to animals no matter what else I photographed. This forceful draw has made a huge difference in the authenticity that comes through my photos, because I really don't feel like I have to try in order to capture animals' personalities.