The Face Behind Cattophotos

My Story

From a young age I have been heavily influenced by conservation figures including David Attenborough, Jane Goodall and Steve Irwin. While other kids wanted to grow up to be school teachers, actors, firefighters and dancers, I wanted to be that person that helped save animals. Throughout high school I wasn't sure what this passion meant for me career wise, but what I DID know was that no matter what, I wanted my life to be dedicated to protecting wildlife.

I am a devoted Christian woman and my beliefs as a Christian have played a significant role in shaping my conservation journey by allowing me to add another angle of understanding to what I am protecting: God's creatures.

I believe that the best way to start a movement is by sparking interest in those around you. The conversations I have been able to have with family and friends after showing them the various birds I have photographed have been amazing, and it's that initial 'wow, where did you find that?!' followed by my answer of 'just down the road!' that always leaves people shocked and wanting to learn more. At the end of the day, people won't protect what they don't know exists. Every little bit of awareness does a whole lot of good!

And that is why I am fighting to give our wildlife a VOICE!



-Cat :)