Wildlife photography is without a doubt one of the most demanding photography genres, that really pushes your camera specs to the limit! With so many choices on the market, how do you pick out the camera that will be your companion through hours and hours of waiting out the perfect wildlife image? In this article we’ll cover the camera specifications that are especially important to wildlife photographers. We hope it’ll help make the decision a …
Peyto Lake is a beautiful turquoise lake resembling a wolf’s head in Banff National Park. As one of the most popular stops along the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper, Peyto Lake is absolutely worth seeing if you have the time on your trip. It may look small in photographs, but the vastness of the landscape and the Lake going off into the distance will literally take your breath away! While Peyto Lake is a …
When mirrorless cameras first came out, they were understandably pretty clunky. Some of the early criticisms included their shortened battery life, stuttering electronic viewfinders, and lagging autofocus compared to the DSLR’s we were used to. But like any technology, they’ve come a long way! When we switched from from Canon DSLR’s, the EOS R system definitely felt like an upgrade for a few different reasons. If you’re looking for Canon mirrorless image samples, keep scrolling …
Wildlife photography is one genre that really demands that we fine-tune our camera settings. One setting that can have a major impact on your ability to capture wildlife at just the right moment is back button focus. In this blog post, we’ll delve into what back button focus is, explore its advantages in various wildlife photography scenarios, guide you on setting it up, and provide additional tips for maximizing its benefits in the field. Understanding …
This update is long overdue! This is actually our first set of stickers that we released back in June. You can find them both in our online store or in person in over 25 stores in the Bow Valley! If you’re a wildlife enthusiast or a fan of the Rocky Mountains, you’ll love these geometric animal stickers. The collection features five unique wildlife stickers, each showcasing a magnificent creature of the Rockies: The Bighorn, The …
Wildlife photography is a captivating art form that allows us to connect with the beauty of the natural world and its inhabitants. But with great power comes great responsibility. Ethical wildlife photography involves not just taking Instagram-worthy shots but also ensuring the welfare of the subjects and their environment. In this article, we’ll explore the principles and practices that define ethical wildlife photography and how to approach it in a way that is both inspiring …