• Something wrong with this picture

    I always expected photographing wildlife would be difficult – it’s just part of my naturally optimistic nature. After a few years of chasing wild creatures, I now expect to: Wander aimlessly for hours and find nothing Catch glimpses of animal butts bounding away at the first sight of me Get blurry photos after someone forgot… Continue Reading

  • They are staring at you!

    Remember those times when you just knew that everyone was looking at you? While desperately trying to maintain your composure, you casually mentioned it to a trusted family member or friend. Of course everyone just dismissed it out of hand and thot you were a little paranoid. You thot it was good advice so you… Continue Reading

  • Starting with the end in mind

    I am continually surprised at how many people want to write a book. Even more surprising is that my friends have actually done it. While I admire the desire, I can’t recall ever wanting to do it. Perhaps I may have had a passing interest in a photography book, however, it passed when I noted… Continue Reading

  • This model knew how to pose!

    I normally don’t photograph models but when I heard about the opportunity to shoot this gorgeous beauty, I jumped at the chance. This was exciting! We had decided on an outdoor shoot to give it a more natural and fresh feel. All the agencies seem to going for that look this year. Last week we… Continue Reading

  • Why are you still here?

    It was a confusing day by the river last week. Despite the bright sun, I felt the cold biting at my inadequate gloves. Winter definitely came early this year. And yet the South Saskatchewan River was covered with huge chunks of ice jostling in the quick current. Was some place upstream cashing in on global… Continue Reading

  • Who would give bears human characteristics?

    It is entirely possible that I may, on occasion, have given slightly human characteristics to some of the wildlife that snuck into my pictures. If it happened, I blame the children’s books we read to our kids. And yes, I am talking about the Bernstain Bears. Some of you might remember, “Bear Country, where the… Continue Reading