
Author: Kristen Westlake
Bio:
Kristen Westlake grew up in rural Wisconsin. A highly energized youngster, she delighted in adventure, running, roaming, and stopping to watch wild animals for hours. Her childhood passions transcended into her adult life. Combining Kristen the athlete, nature photographer, adventurer, outdoorswoman, and entrepreneur, she inspires others to live their dreams simply by living her own.
Mission Statement:
Absorbed in photographic surroundings for hours, I don’t take pictures I make them. Taking implies the hurried feeling of rushing in and gathering up something that is not mine. Making is co-creating with my surroundings, spending the time to get to know the land and Her creatures, and experiencing first hand the dance of life, by dancing with it. My photographs are simply the result of my experiences and surroundings.
Photographing nature is an adventure that requires both physical and mental stamina and results in spiritual growth. My intention is to communicate the voice of nature through my photography. The simplicity that allows one to hear his or her inner voice happens in nature, away from the chaos of everyday pressures, labels, expectations, and deadlines. The greatest gift that I can give to others, through my photography, is that same gift that nature has given to me; inspiration, wisdom, experience, the ability to hear nature’s voice as well as my own inner voice.
I realized that in order to follow my dreams I had to stop just dreaming them and start living them. Someday never comes, the time is now. Keep dreaming and then do the dream to make it real. The road will reveal itself along your journey.
I want to arrive at the destination w


Serene Scene: the Serene Gull and Pier Greeting card

Focus on the Good | Giving Up isn’t an option

Beautiful snow covered waterfalls and landscapes at Copper Falls State Park after heavy snowstorm on April 12, 2008

My Deer Encounter At Copper Falls State Park after heavy snowstorm in April 12, 2008

9 Year Canyon Survival Anniversary… more importantly my 9 year FAITH anniversary!

John 15:4 : scripture image

Lunar Eclipse tonight!

A Season for everything Under Heaven

Inspiration Cards

Happy New Year!

The Light of the World

Romans 15:5-6

Be Blessed! Happy Thanksgiving!

Memorial Day : Remembering why we are free and honoring those who fought and died for our freedom

Solar Eclipse images and Experience 2017 – DuQuion, IL

The Art of Photography; the duality of Patience and Spontaneity

Methods behind this 85mm PCE image

The Christmas Train
