Chris and Crystal sit down with award-winning photographer Russell A. Taylor III of Delmar and Laurel for a deep dive into his story. The conversation runs the gamut from laugh-out-loud hilarious to deeply sobering.

Topics discussed (to name a few of many):

• How a childhood interest evolved first into a passion, and then a mission.

• Russell's mentor, Delmar High School teacher and photographer Sam Ellis.

• The Ward Museum Photo Festival.

• Is it unusual for a wildlife photographer to also be a hunter?

• How to share hunting-related photos tastefully and considerately.

• Transitioning from wildlife photography into human subjects like hunters, farmers, and first responders.

• Capturing a beloved dog's final hunt.

• The tragic killing of Corporal Keith Heacook of the Delmar Police Department in 2021, and Russell's role in documenting the difficult days after his passing.

• Behind the Line, Inc., a nonprofit geared towards supporting first responders.

Connect with Russell on Facebook, Instagram, and littlecreekstudio.com.