I (Olivia) considered majoring in art rather than science as an undergraduate. I ultimately decided to major in biology, but I’ve never lost my love for art and creativity. At the point when I had to decide on a major, I didn’t realize how creative a field science could be. I love dreaming up out-of-the-box research ideas and approaches, exploring new directions, creating beautiful figures, and taking photos of my work. Below are some of my photos of birds, insects, farms, landscapes, and scientists, which are things I particularly like photographing. The photos used throughout this website were taken by me. You can sometimes also find me hosting craft nights – something the Smith BIRDS Lab will continue to do!