Charles Janson is a nature photographer and educator living and working near Missoula, MT. With a doctorate in zoology from the University of Washington, Janson has studied the behavior of animals (mostly monkeys) on several continents, often using photographs to document details of their behavior and natural history. After retiring in 2018, he has concentrated on telling the stories of nature through his photographs. In Missoula, he has shown his work at First Friday exhibits and Montana MadeFair and has received numerous private commissions. Regionally, he has exhibited at the Great Western Art Show in Great Falls, Montana. He has had his photos published in Natural History magazine, a National Geographic book, and as part of the educational material of Rocky Mountain National Park. Janson’s images grow out of his childhood experiences as the son of art historians as well as his long career in biology. Each picture captures an important moment in nature using classic compositional elements to convey the story and bring the viewer into the scene. He is dedicated to ethical treatment of wildlife subjects and passionate about conserving our natural communities for generations to come.