Ty Smedes Nature Photography Masthead, About Ty

About Ty Smedes

 

A lifelong interest in nature and wildlife led to the purchase of my first 35mm camera, in 1980. As a hunter, I loved being in the field, and the camera allowed me to be there, during all times of the year. In 1983, the Iowa DNR became interested in publishing my waterfowl photos, and from there, my interest evolved, to include Iowa's prairies. Then, as frequent travels included Iowa and other parts of the midwest, I began to include Iowa agriculture, small town, and cultural events. My ultimate goal is to help others enjoy, appreciate, and value our often fragile and threatened natural eco-systems and natural heritage. Perhaps my photos will cause others to make important choices which will save declining habitats, and improve our natural world.
THE FILE: 80,000+ 35mm slides& digital images.

OVERVIEW: Wildlife, Wildflowers, Prairies. Iowa - all aspects, especially agriculture, small-town life, festivals, cultural events, landmarks, and major attractions.

NATURAL HISTORY: Wildlife, behavior and portraits. Birds, butterflies, mammals of the Midwest and West. Prairie wildflower portraits and tall-grass prairie scenics. Fall color, fog, frost, snow scenes, sunrises/sunsets. Marsh birds and wildlife, national parks, Rocky Mountains, waterfalls. Nearly all species of interior waterfowl. American bald eagle and many mammals of the Midwest and western US.

GENERAL STOCK: Midwestern agricultural, rural and small-town cultural events. Emphasis on backgrounds, colorful costumes, people involved in activities related to event, theme or scenery.

SPECIALTIES: Mammals and birds of North America. Nearly 200 species of African birds, from East Africa and Botswana. Bald Eagles in flight, and catching fish. Exceptional prairie wildflower coverage, fall color, frost and dew. Iowa, festivals, attractions, and events. Iowa natural history and its people. Des Moines Iowa, area landmarks and local attractions.

GEOGRAPHIC AREAS: Broad coverage of Iowa, Grand Teton, and Yellowstone NPs. Birds and mammals of Kenya, Botswana, and Tanzania.

RECENT COVERAGE: Spectacular photos of Bald Eagles in flight, and catching fish. Bald Eagle trapping and satellite transmitter tracking along the upper Mississippi River. Birds and mammals of Kenya, Tanzania, and Botswana. Whitetailed Deer, the Eastern Sierras, including Mono Lake, Bodie, Yosemite, fall color, the Alabama Hills, and the Bristlecone Pine Forest.

PHOTOGRAPHIC PLANS - 2008: South Texas Birds - April 2008, Ohio Birds - May 2008, Bruce Peninsula Wildflowers - June 2008, Eastern Sierras Photo-Tour - October 2008.

CREDITS: Magazines: AAALiving, Birds & Blooms, Birder’s World, CAST, The Dakota Farmer, Des Moines Magazine, Ducks Unlimited, Endless Vacation, Fins & Feathers, Iowa Conservationist, The Iowan, Iowa Natural Heritage, Nature Conservancy, Sierra, Outdoor Photographer, Petersen's Hunting, Pheasants Forever, Picture, Waterfowler's World, Wildfowl, Country, Farm & Ranch, Country Discovery, Miniature Gazette, Big River, Sesame Street, Our Iowa, American Birds, and Smithsonian. Book Publishers: Bookbuilders LLC, Dill & Associates, Falcon, Friedman/Fairfax, Iowa Legends, Lerner, Marshall Cavendish, Meredith, Towery, University of Iowa Press, University of Washington Press. Author/Photographer: many articles on local culture and natural history. Calendars: Brown Trout, Impact Photo Graphics, Iowa DNR, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, The Iowan, Workman Publishing. Advertising/Corporate: Huber Decor, Kragie/Newell, Kirk VanOrsdel, Martin/Williams. Audio/ Visual: Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Iowa State Univ., Polk Co. Conservation (IA). Other: advertising brochures, cards, light boxes, plastic cards, posters, road map covers, video jackets, visitors guides (IA).

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Canon Professional Services (CPS) member, Kodak Pro-Passport member.

COMMENTS: Tack-sharp, dramatically lit and colorful photos with impact! Stocklists on web site. Call or email, for quick response. Fees negotiable.

NONEDITORIAL SERVICES: A/V shows, classes, workshops. Experienced photo-tour leader to western US destinations. Co-led a photo- tour to Brazil, and have led two photo-tours; to Kenya/Tanzania, and Botswana. Fine-quality prints.

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All photos © Copyright Ty Smedes-Urbandale, IA. No part of this web site may be copied, published or placed on any other web site. All images are rights-protected and watermarked for internet tracking purposes. For inquires: Phone 515-270-9086, email: ty.smedes@smedesphoto.com