Welcome! I am Taylor Gothard and a photographer in the Chicagoland area with a love for animals, airplanes, and landscapes. You will also find me shooting automotive automobiles, theme parks, portraits, special events, and the night sky.
I've always enjoyed playing with cameras starting with my parents’ Polaroid. It was not until a transatlantic cruise traveling from Florida to Spain in 2011 that I decided to invest in a DSLR along with several lenses and filters. I never felt too comfortable with the camera or inspired by my results. So I shifted to just snapping pictures with my iPhone whenever I wanted to capture a moment.
In 2025, I purchased a new mirrorless camera and began taking some photography and editing courses in preparation for return travel to Alaska. Now I am able to express my love of birds, airplanes, and theme parks through photographs that I am proud to share with others.
I am a member of the Morton Arboretum Photographic Society (MAPS) and ORD Airport Watch (OAW). These wonderful groups help me learn new skills and provide special access to experiences to capture unique photos with other photographers.
Licenses to any photo on this site can be purchased for a small fee by sending an inquiry via email. A selection of my work is available at my Etsy store. Use code WEBREF for 30% off your Etsy order.
Connect with me at taylor@taylorgothard.com or use the contact form below. I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for the message! I will be in contact with you soon. - Taylor
