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🎓 Senior Pictures That Soar: One Toad Photography’s Signature Experience

Graduating high school is a milestone worth celebrating—and at One Toad Photography, we believe your senior pictures should be as bold, cinematic, and unforgettable as the journey that got you here. Whether you’re an athlete, artist, adventurer, or all of the above, we tailor every shoot to reflect you. And we don’t just bring a […]

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🐟 The Majestic Arowana: An Aquatic Marvel

By Matt Harvey – One Toad Photography In the world of freshwater fish, few are as captivating and revered as the Arowana. Known for its sleek, elongated body and shimmering scales, this fish is often referred to as the “dragon fish” due to its majestic appearance. I recently captured a stunning image of an Arowana […]

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💙 The Vibrant Blue-bellied Roller: A Tropical Gem

By Matt Harvey – One Toad Photography In the lush landscapes of West and Central Africa, few birds capture the eye quite like the Blue-bellied Roller. With its electric blue belly, warm brown head, and elegant tail feathers, this bird is a living brushstroke of nature’s finest palette. I recently photographed one perched gracefully among […]

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🌊 Graceful Wader: The American Avocet

By Matt Harvey – One Toad Photography In the realm of shorebirds, few are as elegant and distinctive as the American Avocet. With its striking black-and-white plumage, long legs, and slender upturned bill, this bird is a true marvel of nature. I recently had the opportunity to photograph one standing gracefully among pebbles, its posture […]

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🌴 Island Royalty: The Guam Kingfisher (Sihek)

By Matt Harvey – One Toad Photography Some birds are rare. Others are radiant. But the Guam Kingfisher, locally known as the Sihek, is both—a living treasure of the Pacific. With its vibrant plumage, piercing gaze, and deep cultural significance, this bird is a symbol of resilience and beauty. I recently captured a striking image […]

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🦜 The Majestic Red-billed Hornbill: A Tropical Marvel

By Matt Harvey – One Toad Photography In the world of avian wonders, few birds stand out as much as the Red-billed Hornbill. With its striking red beak, intricate plumage patterns, and curious demeanor, this bird is a true spectacle. Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing one perched elegantly on a branch, surrounded by […]

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🎩 The Dapper Seabird: Meet the Inca Tern

By Matt Harvey – One Toad Photography Some birds are beautiful. Others are bold. But the Inca Tern? It’s downright dashing. With its charcoal-gray plumage, bright red beak and feet, and those unmistakable white mustache-like plumes, this bird looks like it’s ready to host a black-tie gala on the Pacific coast. I recently captured one […]

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🎶 Whispers in the Canopy: The White-rumped Shama

By Matt Harvey – One Toad Photography Some birds sing. Others perform. But the White-rumped Shama? It enchants. Known for its rich, melodious song and striking plumage, this forest-dwelling beauty is a favorite among birders and photographers alike. I recently captured a moment that felt like a quiet conversation—this shama perched in a tree, looking […]

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🌸 Peonies: Petal-Packed Perfection in Every Bloom 💐🌿

By Matt Harvey | One Toad Photography — 🌍 Where Do Peonies Grow Naturally? Peonies (Paeonia species) are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America, with wild varieties found in: • 🇨🇳 China (where they’ve been cultivated for over 2,000 years) • 🇬🇷 Greece and the Balkans • 🇺🇸 Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountains […]

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Educational Marketing

🌊 Water Lilies: Floating Jewels of Tranquility 🌸💧

By Matt Harvey | One Toad Photography — 🌍 Where Do Water Lilies Grow Naturally? Water lilies (Nymphaea species) are found in freshwater ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers across the globe. They thrive in temperate and tropical regions, with species native to: • 🌴 South America • 🌍 Africa • 🇮🇳 India and Southeast Asia […]

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Educational Marketing

🌞 Morning Glories: Nature’s Sunrise in Bloom 🌸🌤️

By Matt Harvey | One Toad Photography — 🌍 Where Do Morning Glories Grow Naturally? Morning glories (Ipomoea species) are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and Asia. They thrive in warm climates and are known for their ability to climb and spread quickly. Naturally, they grow in: • 🌴 Central and […]

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Educational Marketing

🌺 Oriental Lilies: Fragrance, Elegance, and Garden Drama 🌸🌿

By Matt Harvey | One Toad Photography — 🌍 Where Do Oriental Lilies Grow Naturally? Oriental lilies (Lilium orientalis) are native to Japan and parts of East Asia, where they grow in cool, mountainous regions with rich, well-drained soil. Though cultivated worldwide, their wild ancestors still bloom in forested slopes and alpine meadows. Today, they’re […]