Jonathan Long, born and raised in Eastern Idaho, returned to the area after completing a Master of Fine Arts from Southern Illinois University to pursue his fine art photography. Spending much of his childhood exploring the outdoors at his father's side helped him develop a deep love and respect for the environment.

Surrounded by the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Jonathan lives in an area where he is able to point his camera towards many of the issues that currently face the West. These include land development, water allocation, ecosystem fragmentation, and loss open space. Some of his recent works address these environmental issues and the effect politics have on the landscape. Jonathan hopes that through his imagery, viewers will take an interest in his subjects and develop a greater respect for the environment.