I’m Steve Creek, a wildlife photographer based in Arkansas. I photograph birds, mammals, and whatever else shows up, deer, foxes, raccoons, opossums, you name it. If it moves and it’s wild, I’m probably waiting in the brush for it.
What I’m Actually Doing Out There
I don’t just take pictures. I watch and wait, learning how animals behave, where they go and what they do at different times of day. That’s the difference between a snapshot and a story. Every photo I take is about capturing a moment that shows who the animal is, its character, its behavior, the way it fits into its world. That’s what storytelling means to me: showing people something real about the animal, not just a pretty image.
It takes hours. Sometimes days. But when you get that shot, the one that actually says something, it’s worth it.
Why This Matters
Wildlife photography isn’t just about making nice pictures. It’s about showing people what we stand to lose if we don’t protect these places and the animals that live in them. I use my work to promote conservation and awareness. Through my blog, I share the stories behind the shots, offer photography tips, and highlight the incredible wildlife you can find across the United States.
If my photos make someone care a little more about what’s out there, I’ve done my job.
Where My Work Has Shown Up
Over the years, my photography has been featured in some places I’m proud of:
- Smithsonian Channel: My first published photo – an opossum – was featured in the episode Nature’s Vault.
- National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America: Published my photo of a female Red-winged Blackbird feeding her young.
- Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries: Featured my Swamp Rabbit photo in Louisiana Wildlife Insider magazine.
- Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Interviewed for the article Bubble, Bubble: Toll, but No Real Trouble about Spittlebugs.
- Mine Kill State Park: My Bluebird photo is on an interpretive sign along the Bluebird Trail.
- KXMX Radio Station (Oklahoma): Interviewed about wildlife photography in Wildlife Photographer Finds Treasure at Wildlife Refuge.
- National Wildlife Federation: Featured my photo for their “Backyard Wildlife Color of the Week“.
Explore the Work
Browse the portfolio, read the stories, and find some inspiration to pay closer attention to the wildlife around you. It’s out there. You just have to look.
Thanks for stopping by.
Steve