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Jonny Armstrong

As a scientist, observes nature, tinkers with it, and strives to make discoveries that change our understanding of animals and ecosystems. His ambitions as a photographer are no different. He tracks animals, manipulates lighting, and relentlessly pursues engaging images that allow audiences to perceive nature in new ways.

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Jonny Armstrong is a portrait photographer, but he’s never met any of his subjects. That’s because he doesn’t actually press the shutter button when his camera takes a picture, he leaves that up to his models: grizzly bears, leopards, and other wild animals. Armstrong is a camera trapper—he sets hidden cameras that are triggered by motion sensors and capture candid portraits of wildlife. But his images aren’t just classic hunter trail cam shots, they are beautiful and composed as if he is there. Armstrong’s use of wide-angle lenses allows viewers to observe iconic carnivores from up close—most pictures are triggered within a few feet of the camera. Since many carnivores are active at night, it’s up to Armstrong to light them. Using studio lighting techniques, Armstrong mixes natural and artificial light to create his stunning portraits. Here, Armstrong—who spends much of his time as an ecologist—shares a collection of his favorites from around the world. Photo: A leopard caught in front of the camera in Laikipia County, Kenya.
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Jonny Armstrong is a portrait photographer, but he’s never met any of his subjects. He sets hidden cameras that are triggered by motion sensors and captures candid, amazing portraits of wildlife.

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