There’s something magical about nature’s quiet moments. A fox padding silently through the underbrush. A deer pausing, ears twitching, before fading into the trees. I’ve always been drawn to these moments, but as a creative director, my days are often filled with digital storytelling and live event production rather than the raw, unscripted beauty of the wild. That changed in 2015, when I set up my first trail camera.
Initially, it was just a curiosity. Who or what roamed the woods around my home when no one was watching? The answers came quickly: deer, foxes, coyotes, fishers, and even the occasional wild turkey. Seeing them on camera felt like a window into another world, one I knew I had to share. That’s how Wildlife of Hanover was born on Facebook and Instagram, so I could share with others how wild life truly is around my hometown.

The Art of Wildlife Storytelling
Wildlife photography and videography demand the same skills I use every day at work – composition, lighting, and most importantly, storytelling. Each clip from my trail cameras tells a different story:
A mother fox caring for her pup as they start their day.
A fisher, a rarely seen predator, gliding through the shadows; its presence both eerie and mesmerizing.
A majestic buck standing in the forest, framed by the early morning light.
I began sharing these moments online and the response was overwhelming. Some videos pulled in over 20,000 views, attracting wildlife enthusiasts and casual viewers alike. People weren’t just watching; they were engaging, asking about the animals, sharing their own sightings, and reconnecting with nature through the screen.

From Trail Cams to Creative Direction
Wildlife tracking and creative direction might seem like separate worlds, but they’re surprisingly connected. In both, I’m curating an experience, whether it’s an event, a brand story, or the image of a twitching ear of a deer. Each clip I post is more than just a piece of footage; it’s an invitation to slow down, observe, and appreciate the wild lives unfolding around us.
Some of my favorite shots – a coyote caught staring at the camera or a wild turkey showing off to the ladies – serve as visual anchors, drawing people deeper into the story. In my day job, we use imagery to evoke emotion; in wildlife storytelling, a single frame can capture an entire world.

A Wild Future
What started as a personal project has evolved into something much larger. Wildlife of Hanover is not just a collection of videos; it’s a growing community of people fascinated by the lives beyond our backyards. It’s also a reminder that creativity isn’t confined to a screen or a stage. Sometimes the best inspiration comes from the woods, in the quiet moments before a fox disappears into the trees.

Observations from the outside by Jamie Tedeschi