No matter where in the world we live, humans and wildlife are intertwined.
Our souls are enriched when that relationship is celebrated.
Scott Logan is a naturalist, cinematographer, photographer and graphic artist, with his work appearing in documentaries, books, magazines, and scientific periodicals. He is an active wildlife lecturer, tour leader, and partner in Wild Wings Ecology. In his role as the Gottlieb Native Garden’s Naturalist, Scott documents its wildlife, coordinates research projects, and monitors the overall health of the garden. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Scott has been observing and documenting wildlife since childhood.
Film can be used as a powerful portal into the natural world. Tapping into his deep understanding of wildlife and employing a multitude of cinematic devices, Scott captures the beauty and wonder taking place 24 hours a day. From full-frame Cine cameras to GoPros, Scott continually searches for interesting ways to tell their story… and nothing is more compelling than viewing wildlife’s triumphs and tribulations as they go about their everyday lives.
Scott’s connection to nature and experience with different types of photographic equipment and techniques has allowed him to capture captivating, intimate images. There’s a rhythm to every natural space and Scott has the ability to insert oneself into that rhythm without disrupting it - that’s when Mother Nature’s magic reveals itself and the story can be documented.
Scott has spent his life observing and documenting wild animals in their natural habitats. He is one of the founders of Wild Wings Ecology, a Los Angeles based organization, whose mission is to protect and preserve urban wildlife through engagement and education. He is currently the Gottlieb Native Garden’s on staff naturalist where he has identified over 2000 species of animals, including include several species of previously undescribed insects.
The heart of Scott's presentations are striking photographs and immersive video footage accompanied by engaging informative stories. Topics include urban biodiversity in native gardens, creating bird friendly yards, attracting owls and cavity nesting birds, and methods he uses to document wildlife. By showcasing the remarkable diversity possible in urban settings, the presentations are aimed to inspire participants to make their own contributions to ecological resilience.
When Scott began documenting the Gottlieb Native Garden, his initial goal was to identify the various animal species utilizing the property. But over time, it was realized that something else was being captured: a moving narrative rather than a still catalog. This beautiful photographic journey chronicles the lives of animals that have managed to survive against all odds in a city of over four million human inhabitants.
