Lewis — Fine Art Wildlife & Nature Photographer
My journey as a photographer began in 2012 with an unforgettable encounter in Grand Teton National Park. The sighting of a grizzly bear in the wild awakened something in me—a desire not simply to photograph nature, but to capture the beauty, character, and spirit of the natural world.
Today, I am a fine art photographer dedicated to creating images of wildlife in their natural habitats and the landscapes they call home. Through my photography, I seek to preserve fleeting moments in the wild: moments of strength, serenity, vulnerability, and beauty that remind us how extraordinary our planet truly is.
My wife, Kathleen, has been by my side throughout much of this journey. Together, we have traveled numerous times to South Africa on safari, where I have had the privilege of photographing Africa’s remarkable wildlife, including the rare white lions of the Timbavati. Closer to home, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks continue to hold a special place in my heart. Their breathtaking landscapes and abundance of wildlife remain an endless source of inspiration—and Grand Teton will always be where this journey began.
Our travels have also taken us far beyond the American West, from photographing reef sharks beneath the waters of the South Pacific in Bora Bora to capturing the wonderfully expressive Japanese snow monkeys bathing in the steaming hot springs of Japan. Each destination has offered a different window into the diversity of life on our planet.
Throughout my photographic journey, Nikon has remained my camera system of choice. I began with the Nikon D7000, later moving to the D850 and eventually into the mirrorless generation with the Nikon Z8 and Z9. Among the lenses that have accompanied me into the field, my beloved 300mm f/2.8 prime has held a particularly important place, becoming a trusted tool for capturing some of our planet’s most elusive wildlife.
Yet cameras and lenses are ultimately only tools. Before I raise a camera to my eye, I try to experience the moment with my own eyes—to marvel at the animal before me, the landscape surrounding it, the changing light, and the privilege of simply being there.
My goal is to create more than photographs. Through composition, light, patience, and my love of nature, I hope my images can touch hearts and minds. I want them to remind us that wildlife and wild lands are inseparably connected; each depends upon the other to survive and thrive. Preserving one means preserving both.
Above all, my photography is rooted in gratitude. I feel blessed by God to have witnessed and photographed so much of His creation, and equally blessed to have Kathleen beside me, supporting and sharing in this journey.
If my photographs encourage someone to pause, feel a connection with the natural world, and recognize its value, then I have accomplished something meaningful. I hope my work serves as a reminder that the beauty surrounding us is not something to take for granted, but a gift from God—one we have the responsibility and privilege to cherish, respect, and protect for generations to come.
Lewis Marroquin
