Explore the Wildlife Collections
The Great Bears of North America
- Grizzly & Brown Bears: Documenting the apex power of the grizzly, from the coastal fishing runs of Alaska to the remote alpine terrain of the Mountain Rockies.
- Polar Bears: Rare, intimate glimpses of the apex predators of the high Arctic, capturing the stark beauty of the white bears and their cubs on the ice.
- Black Bears: Exploring the deep forests to capture black bears and playful cubs in their natural, undisturbed habitats.
Wild Canines & Apex Predators
- Wolves: Capturing the intense pack dynamics and piercing gaze of wild wolves across the vast expanses of Alaska and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
- Foxes & Coyotes: Highlighting the agility and resilience of the Red, Cross, and Arctic Fox, alongside the highly adaptable Western Coyote.
North American Ungulates & Megafauna
- Bison & Buffalo: The thundering power of the American Bison, photographed battling the deep winter snows of Yellowstone and roaming the sweeping grasslands of South Dakota.
- Moose: Documenting the towering stature of bull moose navigating the dense willows and waterways of Wyoming and the Alaskan wilderness.
- Rocky Mountain Elk: Tracking massive herds and bugling bulls across diverse terrain, from the high-altitude basins of Colorado and Northern Montana down to the arid forests of Arizona.
Global Apex Cats
- African Lions & Leopards: Traversing the African plains to capture the raw power, stealth, and social complexities of the continent's most feared feline predators.
- Jaguars& Tigers: Deep jungle and forest fieldcraft resulting in striking, rare portraits of the world's most elusive big cats.
- Mountain Lions: The phantom of the American West, photographed with the respect and distance required for ethical predator photography.
African Megafauna & Plains Animals
- Elephants & Super Tuskers: A dedicated conservation focus on the magnificent African Elephant, featuring striking portraits of legendary "Super Tuskers" like Craig.
- Plains Wildlife: The diverse, kinetic energy of the African savanna ecosystem.
Avian Photography
- Bald Eagles: Precision captures of America’s symbol in full flight, highlighting extreme wing detail and hunting behaviors.
Frequently Asked Questions: Fine Art Wildlife Prints
Are these wildlife photographs taken in the wild or at game farms?
Every image in this archive is the result of ethical, boots-on-the-ground fieldcraft. Jess Lee does not photograph captive animals, game farms, or baited subjects. These captures represent 50 years of tracking apex predators and megafauna in their natural, untamed habitats—requiring immense patience, extreme weather endurance, and a deep respect for the ecosystem.
Can these wildlife prints be scaled for large architectural spaces?
Yes. Capturing the intricate details of wildlife—from the texture of a grizzly’s fur to the frost on a winter bison—requires flawless data capture. Utilizing ultra-high-resolution, 102-megapixel systems like the Fujifilm GFX 100 II and Nikon Z8, we produce massive, museum-grade prints that can scale up to 120 inches wide without losing a single detail, perfect for vaulted great rooms and luxury lodges.
Are these wildlife photography prints limited edition?
Yes. To protect the investment value for our collectors, these fine art prints are released in strict limited editions. Each piece is custom-crafted using premium archival mediums like Lumachrome HD Trulife® Acrylic and ChromaLuxe Metal, shipped directly to your location, and includes a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
A Half-Century of Fieldcraft: The Milestones
- The Formative Years (1970s): Initial exploration of the American West. Focusing on the raw, untamed landscapes of the Sierras and the Rockies, developing the discipline required for remote backcountry survival.
- The National Geographic Gamble (1980s): Three years of self-funded "spec" work documenting the high-stakes narrative of the "Demise of the Grizzly." This project solidified a career-long commitment to documenting apex predators under the most demanding conditions.
- A Voice for the Wild (1990s – 2000s): Transitioning into conservation leadership. Serving as President for Trout Unlimited and collaborating with Defenders of Wildlife, bridging the gap between fine art photography and active habitat preservation.
- The Editorial Era: Contributing covers and features to the world's premier outdoor publications, including Outdoor Life, Sports Afield, Field & Stream, and National Wildlife.
- The Fine Art Milestone (Present): Consolidating fifty years of field experience into a master collection of museum-quality prints. Utilizing the pinnacle of imaging technology to honor the predators and landscapes documented since the era of film.
With over four decades of experience as a fine art and editorial professional photographer, primarily concentrating on WildLife and Conservation of our natural world, I have been blessed with the great acceptance of my view of our world by many clients, from large corporate collections to the halls of Congress. One of my proudest accomplishments is to have my photography art hanging in one of the largest and most prestigious Veterans hospitals in the United States and as the project director said "your art adds beauty to the lives of the veterans of our country who have given so much to all of us to keep us safe." My work has been presented to members of the US Senate by conservation organizations as a reminder of the great responsibility they have to preserve the beauty of our great land. I have supplied large corporate art displays including over one thousand of my prints. My work has been displayed at prestigious venues including the Annenburg Center for Photography. My exclusive limited edition fine art prints are held by private collectors workwide.
I have been a contributor to many publications including covers on National Geographic, National Wildlife, Sports Afield, and many more. Selected credits include: Audubon, Defenders, Field & Stream, Geo, Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, National Geographic World, National Wildlife, National Parks, U.S. National Park Service, Nature Conservancy, NRDC, Outdoor Life, San Francisco Examiner, Scientific American, Sierra, Sports Afield, Der Stern, Trout, Woman's World, Wyoming Wildlife. Author/Photographer: Fly Fisherman, Das Stern, Rod & Reel, Das Tier, Trout, Western Outdoors. Books: American Geographic, Houghton Mifflin, National Geographic, Time-Life, Riverbend. Calendars: Day Dream, National Wildlife, World Wildlife Fund. Advertising/Corporate: ATT, Autolite, Orvis, USWest. Calendars: Day Dream, National Wildlife, World Wildlife Fund. Emmy winning TV Series, Americas National Parks by Ken Burns.
In the advertising world my work has been used in many local and worldwide campaigns, with one of my images being used in an advertisement three stories high on the Bank of the West corporate headquarters on the San Francisco skyline.
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