Gretchen Kay Stuart
Gretchen Kay Stuart is a wildlife conservation photographer based in the Pacific Northwest whose passion is raising awareness for lesser-known endangered species and their threatened habitats with photography, writing, and collaborating with biologists and conservation organizations.
Gretchen’s patience and unwavering dedication in the field have led to behavioral discoveries and documentation of her elusive subjects. Her artistically composed images engage the public and encourage a deeper appreciation and understanding of the biodiversity we risk losing.
Capturing most of her images in solitude or with camera traps, ethical photography practices are Gretchen’s top priority. She strives for intimate connections and natural behavior in her encounters without stressing or crowding her sensitive subjects.
Gretchen’s long-term project on the Cascade red fox mobilized community support, and a campaign she created contributed to the endangered listing of the Washington endemic subspecies.
Gretchen is a social media contributor for National Geographic and published by National Geographic Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine and National Wildlife Magazine, among others. She often authors articles to accompany her images and is working on the first-ever Cascade red fox book.