Natural History Photography

Wild Macro | Natural History Fine Art Photography by Timothy Boomer

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My name is Timothy Boomer, and I am a natural history photographer who specializes in capturing the intricate details of California's tiny treasures. Whether it's a rare orchid, a glistening mushroom, or a slime mold so tiny that it can barely be seen, I strive to show all of my subjects in their very best light so that the overlooked and undervalued may be enjoyed and celebrated by all.

Since most of my favorite subjects are quite small, I photograph them using a variety of specialized macro lenses and microscope objectives. The depth of field is extremely shallow at these high magnifications, so most of my work relies on a technique known as focus-stacking. I take dozens or even hundreds of exposures with tiny, incremental focus shifts and combine them so that the entire subject is sharp. Additional information about technique and equipment can be found in my FAQ.

My photography has been published internationally in numerous books, magazines, and scientific journals, and has been on exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences. It has also been such an honor to have my work recognized in the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition.

While I pour a tremendous amount of time and effort into every single image, I obviously cannot take any credit for the inherent beauty of the organisms found in the natural world. I therefore defer all honor and glory to God, who I consider to be the master artist.

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