stories and updates
Last winter, while wandering the frozen shores of a lake in Banff National Park, I stumbled upon an unexpected scene: a raven perched triumphantly on a backpack, clutching a slab of raw steak in it’s beak. The scene was both amusing and unsettling—a perfectly intelligent creature taking advantage of a human oversight. The two hikers who owned the bag had left it unattended as they explored the ice…
I titled this photograph The Guardian not only because of the raven’s watchful stance but also because of the deep cultural significance this bird holds. In Indigenous Canadian traditions, the raven is considered a guardian of light, a keeper of stories and secrets…
Moon halos are a fascinating atmospheric phenomenon caused by the refraction and reflection of moonlight through millions of ice crystals in high-altitude cirrus clouds. These halos often appear as a large, circular glow around the moon…
“The Wildest of Flowers” captures a poignant moment in the life of a grizzly bear, foraging for dandelions along the edge of a highway. The bear looks up, momentarily distracted as a truck speeds past—a fleeting yet powerful reminder of…
Aloha friends. I’m sure everyone has seen the images coming from Lahaina and how badly the fires have affected the community there. If you’re looking for a way to donate, there’s a group of artists that have collaborated on a collection of images for sale…
I’m excited to share that a selection of my prints is now available for purchase at the Canmore Museum gift shop!…
This year, I’m honored to be a contributing artist to the auction with my piece “Brother Bear”—an 11 x 14 fine art print Giclée printed on Hahnemühle Bamboo, certified and framed in FSC-certified oak. This signed, limited-edition piece…
At first glance, you might think this serene photo of a mule deer in a snowy winter wonderland was taken in the middle of a crisp winter day in the Canadian Rockies. In reality, Sunshine Deer was captured during an unexpected…
Late this spring, we set out on our first mini camping trip of the season, heading up to Jasper to test our car-camping setup. While I prefer to keep the exact locations of bear sightings vague for their safety, it’s no secret that…
I’m thrilled to share some exciting news: I will be the featured artist at Wildflour Café in Banff during September and October 2022. The exhibit features a curated selection of fine art prints, including a brand-new, unreleased photograph that captures…
This photo encapsulates everything I love about the wild—a moment of pure connection, warmth, and the carefree bond between two grizzly bears. Yet it also stirs a bittersweet feeling, reminding us of the uncertain future grizzlies face in the Canadian Rockies…
Art is a big part of my life, and as my photography improved I started to see the potential for other artists to work from my images. From following talented wildlife artists on Instagram, I began to follow suit and try my hand in painting wildlife from my own archive, noticing…
I’m excited to introduce my new line of laptop sleeves, featuring my original wildlife and mountain themed photography. These sleeves bring the Canadian Rockies to life, combining artistry and practicality in one stunning product. Each animal, moment, and phenomenon captured is a real, living part of the Canadian Rockies