Beyond The Lens (Trap)

Beyond The Lens is the official photography blog of Zack Clothier, featuring new work, photography news, print releases, exhibitions, and occasional behind-the-scenes looks at my creative process. You’ll also find photography-focused articles and resources covering the tools, techniques, and ideas that shape my work.

For deeper stories from the field, wildlife encounters, adventures, camera-trapping projects, and the experiences behind the photographs, visit The Wild Journal — my ongoing publication exploring the wild places, animals, and experiences that continue to inspire my work.

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Camera Trapping Grizzly Bears in Montana
Camera Trapping Grizzly Bears in Montana
April 23, 2026

Ever since capturing my internationally award-winning print Grizzly Remains, I’ve been drawn back to a single question: what else is possible with these formidable animals? This year, I set out to explore that question by deploying a series of DSLR camera traps in the wilds of Montana, hoping to capture grizzly bears on their own terms, far from roads and human presence...

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Revealing the Secret Lives of Wild Animals through Remote Camera Trap Photography
Revealing the Secret Lives of Wild Animals through Remote Camera Trap Photography
March 27, 2023

Nature and wildlife have always been an integral part of my life. Whenever I am photographing wild animals, I am always trying to capture them in a unique and inspiring way. I want the viewer to feel an emotional connection to the animal, just as though they were standing right there when the photograph was being made. One thing that has always fascinated me are the rare and elusive animals that exist in the world but are rarely observed in the wild.

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