Giveaway: Creative Photo Prize Pack

Giveaway: Creative Photo Prize Pack

It’s giveaway time! We’ve got an incredible opportunity coming up this spring for a photographer looking to expand in their craft and creativity. The winner will receive a spot on our upcoming full-day field session on April 20, 2024, in beautiful Banff, Alberta! They’ll also win some Paul Zizka products, rounding out the prize package to a value of $775 CAD.

Documenting the Sundhnúkagígar Eruption in Iceland

Documenting the Sundhnúkagígar Eruption in Iceland

Iceland has long captivated me with its dramatic landscapes shaped by volcanic activity. Even before I became a photographer, I was enthralled by this island. At the conclusion of my undergrad in Earth and Ocean Sciences, I walked across Iceland and became familiar with its rugged terrain. Since then, I have returned several times, including this month when the Sundhnúkagígar eruption occurred.

Polar Bears and Northern Lights: Photographing in Churchill, Manitoba

Polar Bears and Northern Lights: Photographing in Churchill, Manitoba

Nestled on the edge of the Arctic, where the icy embrace of the Hudson Bay meets the rugged terrain of the Canadian wilderness, lies Churchill, Manitoba. Known as the "Polar Bear Capital of the World" and a prime destination for witnessing the Northern Lights, Churchill had been on my bucket list for years. I was finally able to make the trip in November 2023.

10 Tips for Cold Weather Photography

10 Tips for Cold Weather Photography

It’s an FAQ I get in my DMs regularly: How to make the most of cold conditions, how to plan ahead so that the cold isn’t a deterrent or massive obstacle, and also how to protect camera gear in tough conditions. I thought I’d compile some tips for you all so that you can be ready for cold-weather photography and not be intimidated by the experience. Here goes!

Behind the Image: Afloat

I started talking, half-jokingly, about trying to isolate an iceberg, which I know wouldn't be an easy task. But Jesse is always super keen to make my ideas come to life. He suggested that we could isolate an iceberg through a mix of towing and paddling. But, all we had for paddling was a hiking pole. As for towing, he suggested that he could place an ice screw into an iceberg, tie that to a rope and then we would be able to tow it from shore.

The Wild Santa Series

The Wild Santa Series

He may be plump and jolly, but this big guy can do a whole lot more than just ride a sleigh all over the world in one night. He’s been spotted in the Canadian Rockies on several occasions (hard to miss, he’s always wearing bright red), but you might be surprised at what he’s been up to when he’s not delivering toys…