LINDA KELLY BIO

Wildlife Photographer, Linda Kelly expresses, "I capture images for people to feel something. 

I’m shot opportunity driven with a focus on protecting ecosystems and natural behaviors.

Photography takes not only a good eye but patience, good lighting, timing and a little luck for that great moment. Either way, I just love being out there because my kind of shooting is a passion and lifestyle.   

Having been diagnosed with a progressive neurological motion disorder, makes me want to capture wildlife action even more. In spite of being challenged with hard tremors and etc. from Parkinson’s (PD), I find ways to still get the shot. I upgraded to a faster and mirrorless lighter weight camera, the Canon EOS R5.  I set my camera on shutter speed priority, and use a long 800mm zoom reach with an excellent stabilizer. Tripods are cumbersome so a monopod works well, and I use a foam pool noodle for my truck window that can stabilize any camera. There’s even a shake reduction filter in editing if needed. Most important, I have a husband who helps me haul my gear. Throughout my challenging PD journey, I plan to keep sharing how nature and animals influence happiness in life, not just for myself but for anyone enjoying my images. And, I hope to inspire others with PD to not give up on their passions."