Recently named one of the top 50 Wildlife photographers in the world by the prestigious 35 Awards.
Dave Miller is a committed ethical wildlife photographer based in Blue Ridge, Georgia. He draws inspiration from a deep connection to the beautiful landscapes and bio-diversity of Appalacia.
With a strong duty to preserve nature, Dave uses his camera to capture the splendor and frailty of wildlife within their natural habit.
Photography has provided Dave a means for connecting with the natural world in a ways that have been deeply transformational to his life. Through his art, Dave brings the wild and untamed into focus for viewers around the world. By capturing a moment in time during the life of a wild creature; never to be repeated, Dave attempts to draw viewers into the life of these animals and see them in new ways.
The American Black Bear holds a special place in Dave Miller's heart and features prominently in many of his images. While not an endangered species, Black Bears are a bellwether of a healthy ecosystem and create greater levels of biodiversity when part of an environment. Dave loves the challenge of capturing the beauty of bears. He also enjoys educating others about them and dispelling many of the myths and fears that exist.
In short, Dave's goal is to help inspire a deep love for nature and his art to be a catalyst for changing viewers attitude about the need for preserving and protecting wild places.
Awards and Publications
2023
35 Awards - 50 Best Photographers - Wildlife
35 Awards - Top 35 Photographers in the USA
VisitMaine.net Image included in - “The ULTIMATE Guide to Seeing Puffins in Maine”
2024
Featured Image for Audubon.com - With a New Anthology and National Parks Tour, U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón Declares “Nature Is Who We Are”
35 Awards - Winner “Bears” thematic contest
Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association - 1st and 3rd place in Nature Category
Professional Memberships
North American Nature Photography Association - www.nanpa.org
Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Associations - www.blueridgearts.net
Contact Dave
Phone: 404.229.4373
Dave is also available for assignments and speaking engagements. To inquire about availability, use the form below: