Giveaway
Paul Zizka
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.

Giveaway: Creative Photo Prize Pack
Canadian Rockies, Portrait
Paul Zizka
People of Passion

Here in our mountain landscapes, there exist individuals whose passion is as big as the peaks that cradle them. These intrepid souls are artisans of altitude; their canvas is the very terrain that challenges them. Here are just a few of my favourite images from over the years.

People of Passion
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Paul Zizka
Giveaway: Kase KW Revolution Pro ND Kit (82 mm)

An overnight bag that allows you to pack both your photo gear and backcountry equipment is a rare thing to find, and that’s exactly why Lowepro created the PhotoSport backpack! I've teamed up with them to give one lucky winner a Lowepro PhotoSport Backpack PRO 70L AW III [valued at $699.95 (CAD) / $499.99 (USD)].

Giveaway: Kase KW Revolution Pro ND Kit (82 mm)
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Paul Zizka
Giveaway: G-TECH Apparel

Founded in 2014, G-Tech Apparel is a high-tech apparel company that specializes in heated clothing, perfect for outdoor sports and cold-weather photography! I've teamed up with them to give one lucky winner a prize pack of heated products + a limited edition print (valued at $990 CAD).

Giveaway: G-TECH Apparel
Canadian Rockies, Cryophilia, Landscapes, News, Travel
Paul Zizka
Documenting Vanishing Ice: Q+A with Paul Zizka

I’ve been photographing ice since the very early stages of my career. Whether glaciers, ice caves, frozen lakes, or mountaintops, I would continuously find myself drawn to cold landscapes in search of ice in its many forms, textures, and hues. Icescapes are among the most dynamic, visually exciting, and rewarding places a photographer can document. But as I spent more time shooting ice, it became apparent that I was capturing something that is vanishing.

Documenting Vanishing Ice: Q+A with Paul Zizka

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Greenland Grandeur: Ice, Water and Northern Lights

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Greenland Grandeur: Ice, Water and Northern Lights

Earlier this year, I was fortunate to spend an entire month in Greenland, a place that feels like my second home. This trip, which marked my 6th visit to the island country known as Kalaallit Nunaat in Greenlandic and Grønland in Danish, involved leading two OFFBEAT photography workshops in familiar locations and working on a tourism photography project at a destination that was new to me. Despite revisiting several places, natural wonders such as ice, water, and northern lights made each experience unique.

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5 Tips for Viewing and Photographing the Northern Lights

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5 Tips for Viewing and Photographing the Northern Lights

In my mind, few natural phenomena match the magic or grandeur of the aurora borealis. I’ve been actively chasing this natural wonder, also known as the Northern Lights, for over a decade. Based on my experience chasing the lights, here are my top 5 tips for increasing your chances of viewing and/or photographing the northern lights.

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Photo Tips for Capturing the Northern Lights

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Photo Tips for Capturing the Northern Lights

I frequently get asked for tips on how to photograph the aurora borealis. Capturing the dancing lights is a fine science of checking the data, ensuring you have optimal conditions, knowing your gear, and being ready to wait... and wait... and wait. It takes patience to capture that green glow and come home with images you're happy with. Here are some of my best tips.

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10 Favourite Places to Shoot the Northern Lights

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10 Favourite Places to Shoot the Northern Lights

I’ll admit it: the northern lights are intoxicating. For many years I’ve been drawn to cold, northerly destinations, both as a photographer and an adventurer. And beyond the desolate beauty and landscapes of these locations, whether it’s Greenland or Canada’s northern territories, it’s icing on the cake that they also provide us with the best opportunities to shoot the aurora borealis.