Hello!  I'm L’aura Bradford, a nature photographer, educator, and Registered Maine Guide with over a decade experience behind the lens. What began as snapshots of the beauty on backpacking trips has became a passionate focus on the wild world.

Over the years, I’ve photographed in some of the most remote places on earth - from Antarctica to the Arctic Circle. Currently, I’m based in Maine, and spend my time exploring northern Maine from Acadia National Park up along Maine’s Bold Coast and over to Baxter State Park and the iconic North Maine Woods - coastal cliffs, dark skies, and quiet forests, Oh My! I also travel frequently for photography projects, workshops, and scouting new locations.

My photographic specialties include wildlife, birds, landscapes, and nightscapes. I shoot primarily with the Canon R5 and R5 Mark II mirrorless systems and love their wildlife and nightscape capabilities. For time-lapse photography, I fall back on my “old” Nikon D600 and D810 bodies, which are still fantastic workhorses.

My approach to photographic guiding is to meet you where you are—whether you’re just starting out with a camera or an experienced photog looking for a local guide. We can focus on camera skills, composition techniques, or fieldcraft - whatever supports your interests and goals. I also place strong emphasis on the ethics of nature photography and I believe it results in better images. The best photographs come not just from technical skill, but from curiosity, fieldcraft, and a willingness to slow down and see.

Photography, for me, is both art and adventure—and I'm grateful every day to share that journey with others. Whether you're joining me on a workshop, booking a coaching session, or just browsing the galleries, I hope you find something here that inspires you to explore your own vision.