Meet the photographers

How It Started: 

We’re Michael and Juli Bull—a pair of trail-chasing, pre-dawn-driving, puffin-spotting nature geeks who believe not every photo should live in a folder called “Someday,” or on your phone. What started with a humble digital camera and a shared love for wild places turned into a print-filled living room… then a few compliments from family and friends… then a slow-burning “what if?” that finally sparked Firehole Photography.  Now? We’re finally here. Sharing the images that move us - and hoping they move you too.

Who We Are:

Michael is the gear wizard. If it has specs, glass, or makes a shutter sound, he’s researched it, packed it, and schlepped it seven miles through bear country for “the shot.” (Was it worth the 45-pound pack? You’ll have to ask him.) 

Juli is the creative whirlwind. Her photo folders have officially earned ZIP code status. How many pictures of a bear do you need? If you have to ask… Together, we’re sarcastic, print-obsessed, and maybe a little crazy - in the best way.

Why “Firehole”? 

It’s a tribute to one of our favorite wild places: Yellowstone. The Firehole River winds through steam and stone, full of beauty and contradiction. Just like the best moments in nature, it reminds us to slow down and pay attention. That’s what our photography’s all about.

What’s in the Bag (Besides Granola Bars):

We shoot with Canon DSLRs—EOS D77, D60, SL1, SX60 & SX70, plus the occasional iPhone when frostbite or fatigue kicks in. Tripods? We’ve got 'em. Are they always used? Let’s just say we’re enthusiastic minimalists with cold fingers and short attention spans.

So Why Prints? 

Because some places deserve a permanent spot on your wall. We hope our work sparks a memory, a dream - or your next adventure.

How it’s going:

Growing the dream, sidestepping chaos, and making it look like we totally planned this.