Photographer, writer, and educator based in New York City.
Most days you’ll find me moving slowly through a park, along a shoreline, or through one of New York City’s many green spaces, looking for the quiet moments that many people walk past without noticing.
Most days you will find me moving slowly through the city. A park. A shoreline. A quiet corner that most people pass without noticing. New York is known for its noise and pace, but if you spend enough time paying attention, you begin to notice how much stillness exists here too. That is where my work begins.
Through photography, writing, and guided experiences, I hope to help others discover the remarkable wildlife that lives alongside us every day.
Finding the Extraordinary in Everyday Places
I’ve always believed remarkable wildlife doesn’t only exist in national parks or remote wilderness. Some of my favorite moments have happened in the middle of New York City, where a quiet morning can reveal a warbler during spring migration, a Red-tailed Hawk watching from above, or a fox just beyond the edge of a trail.
My work is about slowing down, paying attention, and sharing those moments with others through photography and storytelling.
Wild New York
Since 2017, I have created the Wild New York calendar. What began as a small personal project has become an annual record of the wildlife that shares this city with us. Each edition from 2017 through 2026 reflects time spent learning the rhythms of New York and its seasons. I will begin working on the 2027 calendar soon, guided by the same intention that shaped the first one. To slow down. To notice. To document what is already here.
Photography Workshops
Whether you’re picking up a camera for the first time or have years of experience, my workshops are designed to help you slow down, observe, and enjoy the wildlife around you.
Together we’ll explore places like Central Park, learning how to find birds and other wildlife while talking about photography, behavior, identification, and the small details that often go unnoticed. Questions are always encouraged, and every outing is shaped by what we discover along the way.
My goal isn’t simply to help you take better photographs. It’s to help you leave seeing nature a little differently than when you arrived.
Writing and Reflection
Photography allows me to capture a single moment, but writing gives me the opportunity to share the story behind it.
Through my blog, I write about wildlife encounters, seasonal migrations, photography, and the places that continue to inspire me. Sometimes it’s about an unforgettable bird sighting. Other times it’s about slowing down, paying closer attention, and appreciating the natural world that surrounds us.
Whether I’m exploring Central Park or traveling farther from home, I hope these stories encourage others to look a little closer and discover nature for themselves.
Prints & Gifts
I believe photography shouldn’t live only on a screen. Many of my favorite images become fine art prints, calendars, greeting cards, puzzles, and everyday items that help people bring a little more nature into their homes.present in ordinary moments, offering a small reminder of the natural world and the quiet joy it brings. In this way, moments from New York and beyond continue to live on in everyday spaces.
Elevate your style with meticulously crafted accessories that celebrate the beauty of nature..
Bring the wild into your home with our new Wildlife Pillow Covers, now softer and more vibrant than ever.
Discover the wildlife-inspired beauty of our Canvas Snowy Owl Tote – a high-quality blend of fashion and functionality. Crafted from durable cotton.
Explore our captivating Traditional Puzzle by Dennis Newsham, 1000 pieces. Immerse yourself in wildlife
Whether you’re here to read a story, join a workshop, decorate your home with wildlife photography, or simply enjoy a few quiet moments in nature, I’m glad you stopped by.
I hope my work encourages you to slow down, look a little closer, and discover the remarkable wildlife that surrounds us every day.
See you birding,
Dennis