Hi! I’m Lucas Lin, a wildlife photographer based in Minnesota.

My journey into wildlife photography began in the spring of 2022, shortly after I discovered birdwatching through one of my final university classes. As part of an assignment for that class, I found myself—against all odds—at the right place at the right time to witness a flock of endangered whooping cranes circling above a Wisconsin marsh. As they began to fly away, I realized too late that I should have tried to capture the moment on my phone.

That experience opened my eyes to the birds around me. I began noticing more species and started taking photos through my new pair of binoculars. Before long, I picked up an old DSLR and telephoto lens, marking the true beginning of my journey into wildlife photography.

Since then, I’ve continued learning about the intricacies of bird behavior and characteristics while refining my artistic style. Although I primarily focus on birds, I occasionally explore landscape photography as well. You can find a selection of both on my portfolio page.