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Get to know Evan

I’m a photographer and media creator working at the intersection of wildlife conservation, storytelling, and place. My work is forged outdoors—on boats, in the water, and in remote coastal wilds—capturing the people, species, and fleeting moments that usually stay out of frame. I document the quiet labors of conservationists, the subtle behaviors of marine life, and the landscapes that shape both, turning field time into visual narratives that inform and inspire.

I work full time for the Sea Turtle Conservancy, the world’s oldest sea turtle conservation organization. There I combine long-form storytelling, documentary photography, and targeted outreach to elevate sea turtle research, policy, and community-based protection. My images and films aim to translate technical science into accessible stories, spotlight grassroots efforts, and build empathy for the coastal places and creatures we share.

Whether shooting dawn patrols on nesting beaches, underwater encounters with foraging turtles, or the day-to-day dedication of researchers and volunteers, I prioritize authenticity, patience, and respect for the subjects and places I document. My goal: make the overlooked visible, the complex understandable, and the urgent undeniable—so more people will care enough to act.

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Swipe right for a look from a sea turtle’s point of view on the reef… • • • #pov #seaturtle #ocean #reef #underwater
Swipe right for a look from a sea turtle’s point of view on the reef… • • • #pov #seaturtle #ocean #reef #underwater
Nature never runs out of surprises 🌿 #coati #wildlifevideography #wildlife_perfection #animalbehavior #naturelovers
Curious, playful, and already full of attitude. 🐘 This baby elephant spent several minutes marching through the grass with its trunk held high like it owned the entire savanna! Which photo is your favorite- 1, 2, or 3? #wildlifephotography #natur
Curious, playful, and already full of attitude. 🐘 This baby elephant spent several minutes marching through the grass with its trunk held high like it owned the entire savanna! Which photo is your favorite- 1, 2, or 3? #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #elephant #safarilife #wildlifeperfection
Check out this beautiful moray eel and the vibrant colors of the Florida reef! • • • #eel #moray #underwater #underwaterphoto #coralreef
Check out this beautiful moray eel and the vibrant colors of the Florida reef! • • • #eel #moray #underwater #underwaterphoto #coralreef
Happy World Wildlife Day! I am grateful for all the beautiful wildlife I get to capture 📸 Species highlighted: Florida Manatee, Roseate Spoonbill, African Elephant, Spotted Eagle Ray, Atlantic Longarm Octopus, Carribean Reef Shark • • &b
Happy World Wildlife Day! I am grateful for all the beautiful wildlife I get to capture 📸 Species highlighted: Florida Manatee, Roseate Spoonbill, African Elephant, Spotted Eagle Ray, Atlantic Longarm Octopus, Carribean Reef Shark • • • #wildlife #worldwildlifeday #wildlifephotography #ocean
Green turtles are vegetarians that love to eat seagrass, but also algae like this little guy! They have friends following them for a share of the meal sometimes too🐢🐡 • • • #green #turtle #seaturtle #ocean #underwaterphotographer
Happy Manatee Monday! Everyone meet my favorite manatee baby, who I named Squishy 🥹🥰 I got to spend hours in the relatively warm Florida Springs this winter photographing and admiring him/her. Always curious and wanting to say hello, I hope to se
Happy Manatee Monday! Everyone meet my favorite manatee baby, who I named Squishy 🥹🥰 I got to spend hours in the relatively warm Florida Springs this winter photographing and admiring him/her. Always curious and wanting to say hello, I hope to see Squishy for years to come! Shot with my Nikon Z6 and 14-30 mm lens in my @ikelite underwater housing! • • • #manatee #manateemonday #flsprings #springs #underwaterphotography
Some parts of the underwater world do not look real! This sea sponge, a favorite meal for hawksbill sea turtles, was almost as big as me! I love the biodiversity on the Caribbean reefs! • • • #ocean #sponge #reef #scuba #underwaterphot
Some parts of the underwater world do not look real! This sea sponge, a favorite meal for hawksbill sea turtles, was almost as big as me! I love the biodiversity on the Caribbean reefs! • • • #ocean #sponge #reef #scuba #underwaterphoto
A beautiful brown-throated parakeet in Bonaire. These squeaky feathered birds are common on the island, and greeted me every morning. This one was enjoying some fruit with its friends close by. • • • #parakeet #birding #bird #wildlifep
A beautiful brown-throated parakeet in Bonaire. These squeaky feathered birds are common on the island, and greeted me every morning. This one was enjoying some fruit with its friends close by. • • • #parakeet #birding #bird #wildlifephotographer #birds_captures
Swipe right to check out this adult green turtle🪸🐢 Greens use shallow reef ecosystems like this one for rest, shelter, and to get cleaned. Close to a cleaning station and resting on the bottom, this curious female did not mind me or my camera at a
Swipe right to check out this adult green turtle🪸🐢 Greens use shallow reef ecosystems like this one for rest, shelter, and to get cleaned. Close to a cleaning station and resting on the bottom, this curious female did not mind me or my camera at all! Shot with my @nikonusa Z6 in my @ikelite underwater housing. Shoutout to @bonaireeastcoastdiving for the best boat diving on the island last December. • • • #seaturtle #underwaterphoto #scuba #wildlifephotography #ocean
I love when sea turtles like this green float right by me on a dive! Curious and courageous , this turtle was not afraid and cruised a few flipper lengths away at a leisurely pace with the current… • • • #seaturtle #underwater #
I love when sea turtles like this green float right by me on a dive! Curious and courageous , this turtle was not afraid and cruised a few flipper lengths away at a leisurely pace with the current… • • • #seaturtle #underwater #underwaterphoto #wildlife #scuba
Sometimes all you have to do is take a deep breath, like this green turtle! • • • #turtle #photography #wildlifephoto #wildlifephotographer #ocean
Sometimes all you have to do is take a deep breath, like this green turtle! • • • #turtle #photography #wildlifephoto #wildlifephotographer #ocean
This little screech owl was hard to find, but a favorite bird spotted during the @spacecoastbirdingfestival ! Florida’s smallest residential owl, these beautiful birds live in woods, suburbs, and parks, and appear in both grey (like this phot
This little screech owl was hard to find, but a favorite bird spotted during the @spacecoastbirdingfestival ! Florida’s smallest residential owl, these beautiful birds live in woods, suburbs, and parks, and appear in both grey (like this photo) and red color morphs. • • • #birding #owl #birdphotographer #owlphotography #birdwatchers
Another one of my residents of Turtle City in Bonaire, this green turtle cruised right by me off of the reef and down to the deep blue. • • • #underwaterphoto #seaturtle #greenturtle #scuba #bestshot
Another one of my residents of Turtle City in Bonaire, this green turtle cruised right by me off of the reef and down to the deep blue. • • • #underwaterphoto #seaturtle #greenturtle #scuba #bestshot
Another awesome day spending time with this curious baby manatee! This little one was very playful and active, even with the cold weather. There were so many manatees hanging out in the relatively warm spring water. • • • #manatee #flo
Another awesome day spending time with this curious baby manatee! This little one was very playful and active, even with the cold weather. There were so many manatees hanging out in the relatively warm spring water. • • • #manatee #florida #springs #manateelove #underwater
Swipe right for a look from a sea turtle’s point of view on the reef… • • • #pov #seaturtle #ocean #reef #underwater
Nature never runs out of surprises 🌿 #coati #wildlifevideography #wildlife_perfection #animalbehavior #naturelovers
Curious, playful, and already full of attitude. 🐘 This baby elephant spent several minutes marching through the grass with its trunk held high like it owned the entire savanna! Which photo is your favorite- 1, 2, or 3? #wildlifephotography #natur Check out this beautiful moray eel and the vibrant colors of the Florida reef! • • • #eel #moray #underwater #underwaterphoto #coralreef Happy World Wildlife Day! I am grateful for all the beautiful wildlife I get to capture 📸 Species highlighted: Florida Manatee, Roseate Spoonbill, African Elephant, Spotted Eagle Ray, Atlantic Longarm Octopus, Carribean Reef Shark • • &b
Green turtles are vegetarians that love to eat seagrass, but also algae like this little guy! They have friends following them for a share of the meal sometimes too🐢🐡 • • • #green #turtle #seaturtle #ocean #underwaterphotographer
Happy Manatee Monday! Everyone meet my favorite manatee baby, who I named Squishy 🥹🥰 I got to spend hours in the relatively warm Florida Springs this winter photographing and admiring him/her. Always curious and wanting to say hello, I hope to se Some parts of the underwater world do not look real! This sea sponge, a favorite meal for hawksbill sea turtles, was almost as big as me! I love the biodiversity on the Caribbean reefs! • • • #ocean #sponge #reef #scuba #underwaterphot A beautiful brown-throated parakeet in Bonaire. These squeaky feathered birds are common on the island, and greeted me every morning. This one was enjoying some fruit with its friends close by. • • • #parakeet #birding #bird #wildlifep Swipe right to check out this adult green turtle🪸🐢 Greens use shallow reef ecosystems like this one for rest, shelter, and to get cleaned. Close to a cleaning station and resting on the bottom, this curious female did not mind me or my camera at a I love when sea turtles like this green float right by me on a dive! Curious and courageous , this turtle was not afraid and cruised a few flipper lengths away at a leisurely pace with the current… • • • #seaturtle #underwater # Sometimes all you have to do is take a deep breath, like this green turtle! • • • #turtle #photography #wildlifephoto #wildlifephotographer #ocean This little screech owl was hard to find, but a favorite bird spotted during the @spacecoastbirdingfestival ! Florida’s smallest residential owl, these beautiful birds live in woods, suburbs, and parks, and appear in both grey (like this phot Another one of my residents of Turtle City in Bonaire, this green turtle cruised right by me off of the reef and down to the deep blue. • • • #underwaterphoto #seaturtle #greenturtle #scuba #bestshot Another awesome day spending time with this curious baby manatee! This little one was very playful and active, even with the cold weather. There were so many manatees hanging out in the relatively warm spring water. • • • #manatee #flo

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