Ladage Photography began almost by accident after years of hunting with a gun or bow and fishing. While out pursuing game in a lethal manner I started to notice there was so much more to the outdoors that I was beginning to “see.” I had spent hours in the outdoors, but almost with blinders on. Soon I was carrying an old film camera in one hand and a gun or bow in the other. It did not take long to learn that I could not do both at the same time. I had to decide - hunt with a gun or bow or hunt with a camera. I switched to hunting for wildlife or outdoor photos and have never looked back. (I still hunt with a gun or bow once every now and then, but not very often.)

Over the years me photography pursuits have taken me to many places most folks never experience. I have backpacked all of the trails at Isle Royale National Park, paddled in the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area in Northern Minnesota more times than I remember, and I explore Northeast Iowa as often as time allows.

Nature/Outdoor photography is a form of mental therapy for me. My “regular” job provides all of the excitement (and more) than a person needs. To unwind I try to get out with my camera at least a few minutes every day. During the warm weather months I am on the water most days of the week exploring and attempting to document what I see. I then share those images with others through this website, through magazine articles, and through nature photography presentations.

I am hopeful this website provides something positive for each visitor. Whether that is an opportunity to purchase a canvas or print, or maybe a laugh or tears by reading my daily blog, or perhaps by helping to identify some plant or wildlife.

This website is a complete revamp of my previous site. It is a work in progress and will continue to grow as I upload images. Please, stop back often. And, if our paths cross in the outdoors, let me know. I enjoy meeting new people with a similar interest.