Kristen J. Murray
field documentarian
— ABOUT
Photo + film for the sporting life. Based in Central Virginia. Available for travel.
—WATERFOWL HUNTING
— THE ORGIN
How I got here
The real story of how I got here starts with a wheel loader full of mulch and a decision I almost didn't get to make. The machine rolled. I grabbed the wheel and held on. That evening, lying there with whiplash and a bruised ego, my other what ifs (what if the photography isn't good enough, what if it's just a hobby?) suddenly seemed very small next to the one that mattered.
I turned in my notice two weeks later and haven't looked back.
—UPLAND HUNTING
Hi, I'm Kristen. And that’s Cedar.
I'm a field photographer and filmmaker based in Central Virginia. I document the sporting life; the hunts, the dogs, the land, and the people who've built their lives around traditions worth preserving.
I'm a hunter myself (mainly for woodcock, wood ducks, and all other game birds) with my Brittany, Cedar, who has been my partner and my most photographed subject for 3 years now. I know the rhythm of the hunt; when to move, when to wait, and when to stay out of the way, and I know how to get my shot without disrupting yours.
My work has taken me from flooded timber swamps in Virginia at first light, to Georgia quail plantations at golden hour, to Scottish Highland estates at midnight. From prescribed burn conservation work in Virginia to a red grouse sitting patiently in the heather while a herd of red stag crossed the ridge behind him. I show up for all of it.
Awards
— PPA INTERNATIONAL PRINT COMPETITION
GOLD, 2025
Heart Dog Falls
— PPA INTERNATIONAL PRINT COMPETITION
SILVER, 2024
Rainy Day Reflections
VANGUARD AWARD, 2024
— VIRGINIA PPA
Rainy Day Reflections
— VIRGINIA PPA
COURT OF HONOR, 2024
Heart Dog Falls
What you can expect
Every session moves at a natural pace. Nothing forced, nothing rushed. We work around the dogs, the light, and the moment.
From first conversation to finished images and artwork, the experience is full-service and guided. You'll never wonder what happens next.
Real, natural imagery that reflects who you are and how you actually live. Not staged. Not manufactured. Just true.
— LET’S CHAT —
Your hunt, your dogs, your story
deserves this
Let’s create something that lasts. Tell me about your hunt, your dog, and what you're trying to document. Every session starts with a conversation, not a booking form.
Currently booking fall 2026 · Limited sessions per month ·
Virginia-based, available for travel
