Who am I? I am a photographer with a passion for wildlife. More specifically, I am a professional wildlife photographer, nature writer, environmental photojournalist, outdoor educator, workshop leader, husband, father, and human. Currently, I live on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in a surprisingly wild and untamed stretch of beach where roads are a distant memory, driving the beach is the only way in and out, life still revolves around the natural cycles and forces of nature, wild horses still roam, and the ocean. . . the ocean is the commander and chief.
At the heart of all things in my artwork is conservation. Through art we connect with the world in ways that only the poets manage to be able to put down into words. With art we transcend the boundaries of species and we relate, connect, understand, an experience the natural world and wildlife for what it truly is. Though I have been an artist as long as I can remember, I long ago chose to harness my creativity for something greater than myself. It is for this reason that my purpose is to not only share intimate moments of nature, but help educate on what exactly is at stake with the loss of species, habitat, and biodiversity through my art.
On a more formal note, my work has been widely published in magazines, newspapers, trade journals and other publications in print across North America. This past year I have had the pleasure of appearing on television for my artwork not once, but twice. I have both co-hosted an episode of the nature photography television series Wild Photo Adventures as well as worked as the occasional camera man and field producer on the show. My artwork and life has also been featured on the show Around Carolina.
Alongside of my photography, I am also a nature writer and publish articles on natural history in several different magazines. My wife and I have several different book projects underway that we are working on including , The Lost Horses of the Carolina Coast that is part coffee table photography book, part travelogue on the wild horses that eke out a living along the barrier islands of North Carolina.
In addition to my work with magazines, fine art sales, and writing projects, I also organize and lead both photography safaris and workshops throughout North America. I have been guiding and teaching people about photography and the natural world for nearly a decade now in some of the most spectacular locations on this continent. My services are sought out by seasoned professionals as well as beginners and all levels of photographic skills in between. If you are interested in learning more about the different safaris and workshops that I offer, take a look at my workshops page or otherwise feel free to contact me by email for questions as many of the workshops and classes that I teach and lead are either private or never even make it to the website. At the bottom of that page you will find a number of testimonials from participants. Several of my customers have also been generous enough to offer and speak with any potential participants that would like to ask questions or have a word of mouth referral.
I hope that you enjoy the site, and remember I am always available for questions, how-to, tips, etc. . . via email.
Jared Lloyd
