My Photography Journey

ABOUT ME

Hello... I'm Nancy Florence - the one chasing dust, light, and wild hearts from behind the lens.

My Story...

I am drawn to capturing the untamed and emotional moments of the wild. My intention is to reveal the beauty and quiet magic that surrounds us, and to remind others that a sense of awe is often waiting right in our own backyards. I believe we don't need to travel far to find it when we slow down, remain present, and truly observe, the natural world has a way of revealing itself in the most meaningful ways. My hope is that through my photographs, viewers can feel the connection and passion behind each image. I almost always travel with our golden retriever, Bailey, and rarely leave home without my camera or my hiking shoes, ready to follow wherever the light and landscape lead. My favorite subjects are the moments I discover each day while exploring close to home. Most of my work is captured with an hour of Carson City, Nevada, where I have lived for more than 45 years. My journey here began in 1978, when my family relocated from La Puente, California. I graduated from Carson High School the following year and had the opportunity to participate in the state work program during my senior year. I went on to dedicate 30 years of service to the State of Nevada, retiring in 2009. I later worked in the business office of a local dealership until 2017. It was during that time I met my partner in life, whose encouragement inspired me to pursue photography full-time. Today, I continue to follow the light, explore the wild, and share its beauty - one image at a time. ~ Nancy Florence

Honors of Excellence

American Wild Horse Concepts Billboard South Reno, Nevada/Winter 2025

Cowboys & Indians Magazine - Wildlife Winner January 2025

Cowboys & Indians Magazine - Honorable Mention February - March 2024

Hot & Dusty Photography Invitational - 2022 Lost City Museum - Docent's Choice Award

Tahoe Quarterly - Best of Tahoe 2022 Pets - 3rd Place

Nevada Magazine - Events - Runner Up 2022

Additional Passions

I volunteer with Least Resistance Training Concepts/Technical Large Animal Rescue (LRTC/TLAR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue and welfare of large animals. Our team works in partnership with Wild Horse Connection and the Nevada Department of Agriculture to support wild horse populations throughout the region. We specialize in the rescue of injured or at-risk wild horses. Operating on a 24/7 basis, our team responds to a wide range of situations, including safely trapping injured horses, reuniting separated mares and foals, rescuing orphaned foals, and relocating horses when necessary to ensure public safety. In addition to our work with the wild horses, we are also on call to assist animal services agencies in Lyon County, Storey County, Carson City, Douglas County, and Washoe County. This includes providing support during emergencies involving domestic animals, such as evacuations and disaster response efforts.

I truly cherish my time as a volunteer team member working as a foal caregiver. We devote ourselves to giving foals who are injured, ill, or abandoned the best possible chance not only to survive, but to grow, heal, and eventually find their loving, forever homes.

I also volunteer for American Wild Horse Concepts (AWHC), another nonprofit organization, as a photographer/field documenter, and a certified fertility control darter. We work as a team, with cooperative agreements with both the Nevada Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Land Management/Nevada.

Other Interests