A Full Circle Moment

A cat lover at heart, my grandma Betty spent years traveling the world to see lions, tigers, and other big felines with her own eyes - and take pictures of them too! Growing up, I admired her images hanging on the wall and decided I wanted to be adventurous like her. Betty is one of the reasons I got my start in wildlife photography. This winter break I got to show my grandma my own cat photos, one of which got published on the cover of WWF's fall issue! It’s a pretty sweet moment and feels like I’ve come full circle.

Betty (left) and I smile with a copy of the Fall 2023 WWF Magazine. Bootsie (front) takes a cue from the lion on the cover and can be seen napping on grandma's lap.

A lion grins as he rests in the afternoon. This image was selected for the cover of WWF's Fall 2023 Issue.

A leopard rests leisurely in a moss covered tree near the top of Ngorongoro Crater.

A juvenile cheetah chomps down on a recently killed impala. It's a stark reminder of the circle of life.