About Me

My name is Colton Mitchell. I was born, raised, and still reside in Loveland, Colorado. While Colorado wildlife makes up the core of my photography, my passion has also taken me across Central and South America, Asia, and Africa. All of the animals featured in my photography are truly wild, captured in their natural habitats without the use of enclosures, baiting, or staging. I take great pride in the authenticity of my work — every photograph reflects a real moment of connection, patience, and respect for the wildlife I encounter. This commitment makes each photograph a genuine representation of the natural world. I named my company Unconditional Wildlife because of the unconditional love I have for both wildlife and photography.

 

​Everyone admires the final result of a beautiful photograph—but what that photograph doesn’t show are the countless days spent searching for wildlife only to come up empty-handed; the relentless mosquito bites, the ticks found in the worst places, or the heartbreak of your cameras batteries dying just as that perfect moment arrives. But I love all of it—I have an unconditional passion for what I do.

 

I love the rawness of what it means to be a wild animal and the hardships they face. I love the creatures that show up time and time again even the ones few people want pictures of. And I love that you can walk the same trail a thousand times, and on one unexpected day, God allows you to cross paths with something extraordinary.

 

Nothing on this earth brings me more joy than sharing these moments through my photography. Whether you're here to purchase a print or simply browsing the gallery, thank you! I hope Unconditional Wildlife brings you as much joy as I have experienced capturing these photographs!