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Welcome back to One Toad Photography! 📸 Today, we shift our focus from the vibrant flutter of butterflies to the quiet elegance of moths. Often overlooked, moths are rich in diversity, behavior, and beauty—especially when captured through the lens in just the right light. ✨ 🌟 Fun Facts About Moths • 🧬 Massive Diversity: With […]
Welcome back to One Toad Photography! Today, we turn our lens toward one of nature’s most dazzling creations—the swallowtail butterfly. With their vibrant wings and elegant flight, these butterflies are a favorite subject for photographers and a symbol of transformation and grace. Fun Facts About Swallowtails • Family Ties: Swallowtails belong to the Papilionidae family, […]
By Matt Harvey | One Toad Photography Hidden in the thickets and tangled vines of North America’s woodlands, a sleek, slate-gray bird sings a song that might make you pause and ask, “Was that a cat?” Meet the Gray Catbird—a master of mimicry, a lover of berries, and one of nature’s most charming enigmas. 🎵 […]
There’s something mesmerizing about locking eyes with a creature that lives half its life underwater and the other half in the reeds. This week’s featured image from One Toad Photography captures a moment of perfect stillness — a frog surfacing in glassy water, its golden eyes reflecting not just the world around it… but me, […]
Senior year is a once-in-a-lifetime milestone — and at One Toad Photography, we believe your portrait should be just as unforgettable. It’s not just about capturing how you look; it’s about telling your story, your pride, and your passion — on the field, in motion, and from breathtaking perspectives. That’s why One Toad Photography now […]
By Matt Harvey – One Toad Photography There’s something timeless about the moon. It’s a celestial companion that has watched over us for millennia—silent, glowing, and ever-changing. Whether casting silver light over the Maasai Mara or rising above the rooftops of a quiet town, the moon has a way of pulling at our imagination. A […]
By Matt Harvey | One Toad Photography There are moments in nature that feel like whispered secrets—fleeting, intimate, and unforgettable. On our way out of Kenya’s legendary Maasai Mara, after a day rich with wildlife and wonder, we stumbled upon one such moment: a newborn giraffe, still wobbly on its legs, nestled beside its mother. […]
By Matt Harvey | One Toad Photography There’s something hauntingly human in the gaze of an orangutan. Behind those deep amber eyes lies a story of intelligence, emotion, and survival—one that’s unfolding in the dwindling rainforests of Southeast Asia. As a photographer, I’ve always believed that the lens can be a bridge between worlds. Today, […]
In many parts of the world, something as natural as a period can become a barrier to education, dignity, and opportunity. But in Kenya, one organization is flipping the script—and I got to witness it firsthand. 📸✨ 🌟 Meet H.E.A.R.T. Africa H.E.A.R.T. (Health Education Africa Resource Team) is a faith-based nonprofit doing incredible work across […]
In 2022, I packed my camera 📸, my heart ❤️, and a mission—and flew to Kenya 🇰🇪 to support SOAR Kenya Academy, a school nestled in the heart of Nakuru. What started as a photography trip quickly became something much more profound. Through One Toad Photography and the generosity of our community, we were able […]
By Matt Harvey | One Toad Photography 📸 In a world that moves faster than a shutter click, it’s easy to forget to pause. But sometimes, the most powerful moments happen in stillness—between frames, in the quiet, in the breath before the next shot. This post isn’t about gear or technique. It’s about something deeper: […]
⚡ Fast & Fearless: Barrel Riders Blaze By at Liberty Lane By Matt Harvey, One Toad Photography Tucked away in the heart of the countryside, Liberty Lane Stables is more than just a place where horses are trained—it’s where stories unfold, bonds are forged, and the spirit of equestrian life thrives. I had the privilege […]