Slideshow & Speaking Programs Provided by Nature and Wildlife Photographer, Kristen Westlake
Please contact me with inquiries and to book me for your event. Public Speaking: motivational, inspirational, entertaining, informative
The connection that I feel in nature is a connection that I feel with all living beings. Nature is my passion, photography is the medium through which I communicate Nature's voice. However, it is not a one way communication of Nature's voice to the human world. I also hope to inspire people to know themselves and live their own passions and purpose.

My public speaking presentations are tailored to my audiences. My approach caters to clients that wish to contract a motivational speaker, inspirational speaker, informative speaker, entaining speaker - and any combination of motivational, inspirational, informative and entertaining.

Kristen Westlake Testimonials
“Your knack for allowing moments to reveal the utterly true nature of your subject draws me into the depths of my own soul… Thank you for these gifts of insight into the world and into myself.” – Shine on, Dawn Nahf
"Like a modern day Thoreau, Kristen uses the technology of her day to remind us that what really matters in life is basic and organic...and that we are nothing without the balance that nature brings to our lives. "Dawn Westlake, filmmaker/actor. Los Angeles, CA
"I knew immediately that this woman has a sensitivity and awareness of nature and life that few are able to bring to the surface. ...then I have had so many of her images touch my own thoughts, emotions, and experiences..." Michael "Tex" Ritter
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"You validated for me the value of positive attitude."
"Dear Kristen You are an inspiration for me. you are an amazing gift to nature and the universe keep doing what you're born to do. Stay in peace!!"  Carrie Coronado
"Her enthusiasm is contagious!"
"Through your enthusiasm and passion for what you love to do, you have instilled in me an inspiration I have been needing for a long time! I especially took heart when you mentioned life being a journey; however, what got to me was looking at life as a journey on which you must thrive. I am definitely going to take on a new perspective in school...I cannot thank you enough!" Eric Schultz
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Speaking fee Range : $500 - $1500
The one word that most often describes Kristen's photography and life philosophy is INSPIRING
My intention is to communicate the voice of nature through my photography and then allow my photography to serve as a "bridge", inspiring others to "see" and experience themselves through Nature. The simplicity that allows one to hear his or her own inner voice happens in nature - away from the “chaos” of everyday pressures, labels, expectations, deadlines, … LIfe's overwhelm suddenly seems small and we are reminded of who we really are and what the “big picture” is really all about.

Visual Poetry - Relax with Nature
Inspiring, Relaxing & Entertaining

De-stress, not by tuning out, but by tuning in ... to Nature... Presentations are presented as a visual meditation, allowing the viewer to relax, observe, reflect, and slow down.

My presentations combine my inspiring photographs of Nature & Wildlife with stories from the field. My stories and photographs are sure to entertain, inspire, and relax audiences. I like to put my audiences right into the pictures and allow them to visualize themselves being there as I share stories, humor and engage them interactively as well. Each time I make photos, the resulting art reflects the heart and soul communication between my subject and me. My intentions are to interpret Nature’s voice through my photography and to share it.

Within the Sanctuary of My Creative Mind I am Peace, Serenity, Love, Light, Passion, Heart, and Soul... Happy in this Space where I can create and give to others NATURE... that they might see More than what they merely look at... Kristen Westlake '03


Dancing with Life -
Inspiring, Informative & Motivating

Live purposefully, not by tuning out, but by tuning in ... to your intrinsic Nature...

Most of society thrives on schedules and deadlines as a norm. The rat race makes it hard for people to remember who they are within the “big picture.” Instead, the focus becomes big on the little things and the focus becomes small (or non-existent) on the very things that brought us into existence in the first place – Nature.

My greatest teacher and inspiration in Life has been Nature. Nature teaches Life by reflecting Herself into the Heart of the patient observer. The desire for truth is the only requirement necessary to hear the voice of Nature.
In today’s world many people are struggling, looking for purpose in life. Lives are filled with distractions that echo “more is better” but they leave us feeling empty. It seems there is always time for stress but no time to reflect.
Reflection is often obvious, like a sunset reflecting in the water. But Truth is sometimes obscure and requires more thought and careful meditation. However obvious or obscure, reflection leads to One’s truth, despite the distractions one faces in life.
The greatest gift that I can give to others through my photography is that same gift that Nature has given to me.
It is appropriate that we each recognize our own truth, whatever that may be. It is then that we live purposely, subsequently touching all whose paths we cross, beginning with our own.

It is my intention to help people to find passion and their own purpose in life by sharing my own. By communicating Nature's voice through public speaking (presentations of photography, music and speaking) I hope to help others to connect to themselves and to be inspired in life.

Quiet moments remind us of who we are and why we are here. So that we may
Dance with life. Connect with self. Unite with all.

May you dance and delight in what the day has to offer and in what you offer back... for we touch every creature who's path we cross... and they touch us back... We are One.. Kristen Westlake '04