Photographing the residents requires a balance, and Luke has found that different animals respond to different approaches.
“The ducks and geese take a while to warm up to someone being around, every time I go into their pen. Chickens and turkeys are similar. If I hang around for a little while, they go from looking skeptical of me, to co-existing with me, to then straight up chilling and grooming themselves—which then leads to better photos and more insight into their worlds.”
It’s all part of treating farm animals with the respect and consideration they deserve, while ensuring that we can tell their stories.
