Wildlife, Landscape & Nature Photographer Jesse Stafford in San Diego California

Wildlife Photography in California

Hi, I'm Jesse, a photographer based in San Diego, California, available for photography services across the surrounding areas.

I am an international award-winning photographer with a passion for exploring a range of photographic genres, although wildlife remains my greatest focus. My pursuit of beautiful and meaningful images has taken me around the world, and I still feel as though my photographic journey is only just beginning.

My photography journey began in the early 2010s while my family and I were living in London. I bought my first DSLR and quickly became immersed in London's vibrant photographic community. I experimented with long-exposure and street photography, learning through plenty of trial and error and gradually developing my own photographic style.

Wildlife photography wasn't originally part of my plans. That changed after my first safari in Tanzania. My family and I immediately fell in love with everything about the bush – the wildlife, landscapes, people and unique way of life. That experience completely changed the direction of my photography.

Today, I am passionate about creating wildlife images that communicate both the extraordinary beauty and the fragility of the natural world. I want my photographs to inspire people to connect with wildlife and the places it calls home, and to experience some of the same sense of wonder that I felt on that first safari.

Conservation is an important part of my work. I support wildlife and conservation causes around the world by donating a percentage of my photography proceeds to various projects, helping to protect the species and environments that inspire my work.

Behind the camera, I am also a proud father of two wonderful children and husband to the woman of my dreams. My family, my travels and my love of the natural world continue to inspire me, and I look forward to seeing where photography takes me next.

Connect with Jesse Stafford Photography

• SINWP - Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers