Photography • Prints • Cards • Collections
Our Photography
Photography has long been part of the way we travel, observe, remember, and share the world around us. This part of This Photo Journey brings together favorite images, fine art prints, note cards, featured collections, and links to the artist galleries and shops where you can explore more of our work.
What You'll Find Here
This page is a curated gateway into our photography world. Here you can explore featured collections, learn a little about each of us as artists, browse prints and cards, see what is currently available from our studio, and follow links to the galleries and shops where our work is offered in more depth.
- Featured collections from our travels, wildlife work, and favorite places
- Photography by both Marcy and Doug
- Prints, note cards, matted pieces, and gift-friendly formats
- Selected works currently available from our studio
- Clear links to our artist galleries, Etsy shop, and related stories
Our Story
Meet the Artists
Photography has been woven into our life together for many years — through travel, everyday observation, nature, family memories, and the simple joy of paying attention. Over time, our photographs became more than keepsakes. They became a way of sharing the places we love, the wildlife that moves us, and the moments we hope others will pause to enjoy.
Today, this part of our website brings together that shared creative journey. Some images grow into fine art prints. Some become note cards or gift pieces. Some live alongside journal entries and travel stories. Together, they reflect the places we have been, the beauty we notice, and the experiences that continue to shape this photo journey.
understand what safari life is really like: the rhythm of the days, the seasons, the route, the lodges, the packing, the flights, the wildlife, and the joy of being there.
Today, this part of our website is where we share that personal perspective. It is not a replacement for the official Instinct Tours website, but rather a welcoming gateway into the experience from people who know the journey firsthand.
Marcy
Marcy’s photography is rooted in beauty, memory, and a warm sense of connection to place. Her work often reflects grace, color, atmosphere, and the joy of sharing meaningful images with others.
Doug
Doug’s photography often grows out of travel, wildlife, landscapes, and the stories behind the image. His work reflects curiosity, observation, and a deep appreciation for the experience of being there.
Featured Collections
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Tanzania and East Africa
Wildlife, landscapes, and unforgettable moments from one of the places that has most deeply shaped our travels and photography.
Great Smoky Mountains
Scenes from the Smokies and East Tennessee, where changing light, seasons, and familiar places continue to inspire us.
Birds and Wildlife
A collection of feathered visitors, wild encounters, and favorite images from the natural world close to home and far beyond it
Travel & Landscapes
Images shaped by the road — quiet places, broad views, and the beauty of seeing new corners of the world.
Europe
Favorite photographs from travels through Europe, where history, architecture, atmosphere, and daily life all meet the camera.
Florals & Botanicals
A gentler collection of blooms, garden details, and close observations of color, shape, and natural design.
Black & White
Images chosen for mood, texture, light, and form — photographs where simplicity brings the subject forward.
American / Rural / Barns
Barns, back roads, weathered places, and glimpses of everyday American landscape that still carry a strong sense of story.
Shop by Format
Some visitors are looking for wall art. Others are shopping for gifts, note cards, or smaller ready-to-enjoy pieces. This section makes it easy to begin with the format that fits your space, your budget, or the occasion.
Available Now from the Studio
We currently have a selection of gallery-quality pieces available directly from our studio, including works recently returned from local display inventory. These are pieces we are especially glad to place back in front of collectors, gift buyers, and anyone looking for something ready to enjoy now.
Availability may include framed work, matted prints, note card sets, and selected larger pieces. Local pickup, regional delivery, or shipping options may be available depending on the item.
View Available Pieces
Over the years, many of our favorite sales have started with a conversation. A customer sees an image and wants another size. Someone needs a gift. A favorite photograph becomes part of a collage, a note card set, or a matted piece chosen for a particular room. We welcome those conversations.
- Alternate print sizes
- Matted and gift-ready pieces
- Custom note card assortments
- Image-based gifts
- Special requests based on available photographs
Custom Work and Special Orders
Over the years, many of our favorite sales have started with a conversation. A customer sees an image and wants another size. Someone needs a gift. A favorite photograph becomes part of a collage, a note card set, or a matted piece chosen for a particular room. We welcome those conversations.
- Alternate print sizes
- Matted and gift-ready pieces
- Custom note card assortments
- Image-based gifts
- Special requests based on available photographs
See the Work in a Room
Sometimes the best way to imagine a piece is to see it in context. Here we share selected room-view examples that help show scale, placement, and how an image can live in a home, office, or gathering space.
Where to Shop Our Work
Different parts of our photography collection live in different places online. This page is the curated starting point, and the links below will help you choose the best next stop depending on what you are looking for.
