Welcome! It's nice to meet you!
Are you ready to create stunning photos that educate and inspire others to care for the Wild species and spaces we share this home with?
Are you ready to find more peace and purpose in your life?
You've come to the right place!
What I Offer
Image by Michele Watson, Winter 2024 participant
Women's Photo Experiences
Photograph the stunning Wildlife of Yellowstone, get hands-on guidance, & make friends & memories to last a lifetime!
Wildlife Photography Coaching
I help big-hearted, Nature-nerdy women, femmes, and gender-expansive people ditch camera overwhelm and fall in love with capturing wild moments - so they feel confident, creative, and wildly connected to Nature (and themselves)!
Wildlife & Nature Prints
Want to bring the outdoors in? I offer a variety of Wildlife and Landscape images to bring a sense of peace and wonder to your space.
Hi, I'm Aela!
Naturalist | Instructor | Trip Guide
I guide women & gender expansive folx who are passionate about Nature and the outdoors but lack confidence in their photography how to level up their skills so they can use their Wildlife photography to make a difference for the wild species and spaces they love, all while gaining the peace found with a meaningful connection with the wild world around us.
I specialize in taking the frustrating guesswork out of Wildlife photography - from settings, editing, ethics, captioning, and of course how to find Wildlife in the first place - all so that you can use your images to reach your wildest dreams and beyond!
With my experience as an ethical Wildlife photographer, conservationist, and neurospicy Nature nerd, I'm here to give you all the hacks I wish I'd had when I started, helping you master the art of ethical Wildlife photography, create eye-catching images, and share stories that will educate and inspire others to make an impact for this amazing world we all share. All this while guiding you to discover more peace, purpose, and joy within your own life!
Testimonials
I would recommend this program 110% to any friend who was interested in wildlife photography, but unsure of where to start.
Susan A.
I'm just an amateur wildlife photographer who took a class and went on a trip and came home with photographs I never thought possible. Thanks @intuitivewildlifephotography I couldn't have done it without you.
Amber U.
FAQS
Do you only coach women?
Intuitive Wildlife Photography is an intentional community for women, femmes, and gender-expansive people.
Wildlife photography is much like a lot of other outdoor spaces - heavily male-dominated. This can make it hard for women, femmes, and gender-expansive people to feel safe to get started, ask questions, & put ourselves out there, both literally & figuratively. If you're a cisgender man, there are other Wildlife photography programs out there, this just isn't the right one for you.
How do I sign up for your program?
My signature program is an exclusive, invite-only community of women, femmes, and gender-expansive people. Our community is a safe space to learn, grow, ask questions, & celebrate wins! Because I'm not here to waste anyone's time or money, potential new students book a call with me so I can learn more about what they're struggling with, what they want to accomplish, & if we're a good fit to work together.
Do you have to be a professional to go on one of your photo trips?
Absolutely not! In fact, I encourage female-identifying and gender-expansive photographers of ALL skill & experience levels to join in. There's always more to see & learn about both Wildlife & photography. Not to mention that these trips offer the peace & restorative moments we all need but seldom get in our busy lives.
Do you do weddings?
There are many fantastic wedding, family, & human-subject photographers out there. I am not one of them.
