Growing up in Minnesota, where seasonal changes deeply impact daily life and outdoor activities shape our worldview, I developed a close bond with nature. This early relationship continues to shape my perception, focus, and photographic approach. My portfolio includes landscapes, macro shots, botanical images, and wildlife, often capturing birds and animals in their routines. I am captivated by their behaviors and the natural tension of survival—requiring vigilance, resilience, patience, and adaptability for feeding, mating, and overcoming obstacles. Their lives are influenced by seasons, weather, scarcity, habitat shifts, and ongoing movement. I aim to approach them with curiosity, respect, and compassion. Since childhood, I’ve been drawn to nature's beauty. Through light, stillness, and fleeting moments, my photography strives to express the awe and wonder I experience when immersed in nature. — Sandy Swanson
