I thought I was dreaming when my phone rang and the voice of Jacques Dumont, Publisher of PHOTO News Magazine, echoed in my ears… I was the Grand Prize Winner of their travel-themed photo contest, “The World Through My Lens”! As reality sank in, my mind began to anticipate the […]
The term ‘wanderlust’ is defined as the strong desire to travel or explore the world. To say that I have a full-fledged case of wanderlust would certainly be an understatement. About 4 years ago, I was hired for a photography job that allowed me to visit over 80 countries. Ever […]
I was recently asked why I am so passionate about photographing deer and at first, I wasn’t sure what to respond. It felt like such a simple question because my love for animals runs deeper than my love for humans, but I decided to take the time to really think […]
They say that “the Mountains shall bring Peace to the people” and having spent much of my life in the shadow of the impressive Rocky Mountain range in southeastern British Columbia, I have to agree that time in the mountains increases my feelings of peace. I have spent much of […]
There’s an Irish proverb that states “An áit a bhfull do chroÍ, is ann a thabharfas dochosa thú” which roughly translates to “Your feet will bring you where your heart is.” If this is true, then my heart must reside somewhere deep within the Irish isles as my feet have […]
A photographic perspective on consumerism by Robin Macmillan. Title: Shopping Spree Models: Jade, Tim and Amy Consumerism. It is defined as “a social and economic order and ideology that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts”. The result is a shift towards materialism, disconnection and competition that leaves […]
Ah summer, those blissful few months where the days slowly fade into painted sunsets and warm nights. As a kid growing up in south eastern British Columbia, the summer meant an almost endless supply of sunny adventures, swimming in nearby lakes or hiking up into the Rocky Mountains. But for […]
Last issue, I was returning from an amazing journey through Peru, helping build houses and supporting the communities of Pucallpa before heading up into the high peaks of Machu Picchu. Since then, I’ve spent time navigating the urban jungle of New York City, at home enjoying the fresh snow-covered peaks […]
Like all good adventures, my current travels started with that subtle little trickle of a thought. A photographer friend had mentioned late last year that she was heading to the Amazon in Peru to join a Canadian foundation called Pure Art to help build houses and support the people living […]
As a Landscape Astrophotographer, I have a special affinity for photographing the heart of the Milky Way. Unfortunately, it is only visible for me during the warmer months. With that being said, that doesn’t mean that I pack all my gear away when the temperatures reach single digits or even […]
