Moraine Lake is one of the Rockies’ most photographed lakes, and a must-see for any first-time visitor to the Park. It’s not hard to understand why, with its stunning turquoise blue waters and fresh mountain air making it the ultimate bucket list location. The road to Moraine Lake opens around June 1st, depending on weather conditions. The road is completely closed starting in mid-October because the snow makes it an avalanche hazard. With that said, …
Maligne Lake and Spirit Island are two iconic locations in Jasper National Park, Alberta. Maligne Lake is the largest natural lake within the Canadian Rockies. The turquoise waters and rocky peaks surrounding it make it just spectacular to visit, especially in the summer time! Spirit Island is located about 14km into Maligne Lake. (Despite the name, it’s actually attached to the shore by a small strip of land, making it a peninsula.) It’s only accessible …
Storage and backups may not be the most exciting topics, but they’re one of those little admin tasks that come with being a photographer. Get them right and you can rest a lot easier at night knowing your hard earned shots are safe! Whether you shoot a few landscapes for fun each weekend or support yourself through your photography, implementing a solid storage workflow is essential for every photographer. In this article, we’ll discuss your …
If you’re looking for bright and vivid natural imagery to share with friends and family, you’ll love these wildlife-themed note cards! These 5×7″ cards are blank inside, making them versatile to keep on hand for personal notes, thank you messages, or simply to send a cheerful greeting. Each card comes with an envelope, so they are ready to easily mail or hand deliver. Best of all, they were photographed, designed and printed locally in Canmore, …
As a wildlife photographer, some of the most breathtaking and captivating moments you’ll have the opportunity to capture are also the most fleeting. The sudden burst of a bird taking flight, a predator pouncing on its prey, or a majestic creature mid-stride – these split-second instances of drama and action are what make wildlife photography so exhilarating and rewarding. With that said, these moments are also incredibly challenging to capture effectively. With subjects that move …
As nature photographers, we can collect hundreds and even thousands of images! Especially if you shoot wildlife using burst mode, or landscape time lapses, you’ll find your memory cards filling up pretty fast. Taking the time to review, cull, and archive your photographs will save you so much trouble down the road. It’s much easier to think about storage space as you’re loading your images onto your computer than to go back and free up …