Ash Dudney Wildlife Conflict Portrait Photographer Photojournalist Tampa South Florida Everglades Bora Bora

Perhaps the only record of me ever smiling on camera as an adult. All photos featuring myself captured by my dear friend & confidant Elke Roemer.

Native to Tampa, raised by alligators.


Keeping life simple by striving to be decent, treat people well, take no shit, and to never litter. Ever since I was old enough to be allowed a camera in my hands, one has been there. I’ve long been enamored by the natural world & especially the predatory animals that inhabit it.

My place of absolute tranquility is underwater, particularly with sharks.

The most fully engaged and alive I will ever be is photographing the chaos of human conflict.

Portraiture is how I stay connected to the rest of humanity.

Outside of my photography and travels, I am the third-generation owner of a tux shop and design house in Tampa, as well as one of the only true hat-makers in the southeastern United States. Life isn’t as bad as my brain makes it out to be sometimes, I’ve been incredibly fortunate to see some amazing shit in my life (so far), and here is a special little place where I can share those moments with the rest of you.

Ash Dudney Wildlife Conflict Portrait Photographer Photojournalist Tampa South Florida Everglades Bora Bora Paris France Riot

Don’t try this. Photo captured by [REDACTED].