I find that wildlife photography is a genre of photography that I am particularly drawn to. I am a huge animal lover and I have been since I was very young. When I was a little girl I fell in love with farm animals, especially barn kittens and cattle. Growing up in a small farming community I was surrounded by all kinds of farm animals which heavily influenced my interests. Although I moved away from my hometown for many years, I was still a small-town girl at heart. Traveling and living in large cities had its perks but I always missed seeing grassy pastures filled with cows and seeing evidence of the farm-life.
It wasn't until I was in my 30's that I started to combine my talents and interests. When I was a little girl I would pretend like I was the family photographer using my FujiFilm or Kodak disposable cameras or when digital cameras became mainstream I would use an adults. I would most often take pictures of our cats, the trees, flowers, and other random weird items around the house. That was the beginning of my love for photography.
Currently, I enjoy walking around my local feedlots and up and down country roads taking photos of livestock in their natural habitat. Nature scenes, country roads, and old worn out fences can also be seen in my photography. The camera that I use is a Nikon 3500 camera with an 18-55mm lens. I rarely use a tripod because I like to get up close to my subjects. My dream camera would be one similar that has a variety of lenses to attach so I can photograph livestock from a distance.
I like to take an up-close and personal approach to my subjects. I don't mind waiting to get the shot that I am looking for and sometimes it can be very difficult depending on the circumstances. It takes patience and bravery in some cases to achieve what I have envisioned. I am definitely not a professional photographer but I am always trying to learn new things and willing to practice to improve my skills.