About Me

My name is Sonny Flaherty. I am an animal and wildlife photographer in Northern California. I had the opportunity to grow up with rescue animals of all sorts and have been involved with the caretaking of pets and animals professionally and for my pets at home. My mom always had to help my sister and I because we would be bring home all sorts of animals such as baby birds that fell from nests or lizards from our cat that needed help. I was always quick to help if one of our pets needed help or always would try to capture beautiful portraits and moments with my film camera when I first starting learning photography. I was fortunate to be able to work as a veterinary technician for some time and expand upon my experience and drive to help animals as an adult.

 Growing up I was enchanted by the beautiful serene moments while in nature mostly within the redwood forests in Santa Cruz California. I want to make a career of my hobby after discovering the beauty capturing moments in time of animal and wildlife photography and hope to share that with those who also love animals and nature.
I hope you enjoy!