About

Meet Brad Balfour

I've been actively shooting for the past fifteen years. I document travel, wildlife, landscapes, cityscapes, events, and portraits — and take plenty of family photos, which is why I'm rarely in the frame.

Travel assignments and personal work take me from the Chesapeake Bay to Alaska and Vermont. Being a solo photographer keeps shoots nimble, collaborative, and focused on the story we want to tell.

Brad Balfour holding a camera while exploring the mountains.

Story in every frame

Wildlife, conservation, and travel work keep me grounded in the field while commissioned shoots keep me collaborating with teams.

Juvenile bald eagle flying above Conowingo Dam.

Wildlife & conservation work

Raptors, wading birds, and coastal wildlife are obsessions of mine. I spend countless dawns waiting for the moment when a migration or a hunt unfolds.

Little blue heron reflecting on breakfast in shallow water.

Water and coastal color

From Sarasota tidal pools to the marshes around Washington, DC, I chase the mix of color and motion that only happens by the water.

Stock availability

You can find my photos on Getty Images, Shutterstock, and Adobe Stock. If you need a specific subject, reach out and I'll pull selects from my archive.

Let's plan your shoot

Tell me about the locations, schedule, and deliverables you have in mind and I'll respond within one business day.

Contact Brad