My Awards and Recognition
"Morning Glow" Top100 WildART photographer of the year in the category of Light, Top100 Remember Bears publication photo contest, Top 250 North American Nature Photography Association 2023 Showcase, finalist in the 2021 Natural World Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest, winner Sun Kissed Contest Advanced Category Journal of Wildlife Photography
My wildlife photography is driven by a purpose far greater than simply capturing beautiful images—it’s about conservation. Through my lens, I document and narrate the lives of Boreal Forest wildlife, aiming to raise awareness and foster a deeper understanding of these fragile ecosystems.
You might wonder why I participate in photo contests. It’s not for the accolades, but to elevate my profile, extend my reach, and amplify the impact of my conservation efforts. Each award and recognition brings more visibility to my work, drawing more people to follow my journey through my website, social media, and newsletter. As my audience grows, so does the reach of the stories I tell about the Boreal Forest’s wildlife, inspiring others to take action.
Awards also lend credibility to my work, which is crucial when advocating for the preservation of these incredible creatures and their habitats. The recognition helps to validate the importance of the cause, allowing me to be a more effective voice for conservation.
In 2023 I was named one of the top 16 willdlife photographers in Canada by infuence digest + and in 2024 one of the top 60 Canadian Photography YouTubers by FeedSpot and I am also accreditated by the Professional Photographers of Canada in the areas of wildlife, birds/ornithology, animals, and animal portraits.
I have been recognized in the following publications, contests, articles and webinars.
International Photo Contests
- Shortlisted to final round Nature TTL Photographer of the Year 2024
- Shortlisted to final round Siena Awards, 2024
- Shortlisted to final round Nature Photographer of the Year 2024
- Shortlisted to final round Bird Photographer of the Year, 2024
- Top 100 North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), Showcase 2024
- Top 250 Share the View International Nature Photography Contest, 2023
- Commended Travel Photographer of the Year 2023, Nature, Wildlife and Conservation Portfolio
- Special Mention Travel Photographer of the Year 2023, Nature, Wildlife and Conservation Single Image in a Portfolio
- Winner, Advanced Category, Sun Kissed Contest, Journal of Wildlife Photography
- Finalist (Top 5) Nature Photographer of the Year 2023 Portfolio Category
- Shortlisted to final round Nature Conservancy Photo Contest 2024
- Top 100 WildArt Photographer of the Year in the categories Airborne, Naturescapes and Colour 2023
- Shortlisted to final round Nature TTL Photographer of the Year 2022, 2023
- Shortlisted to final round Bird Photographer of the Year, 2023
- Top 250, North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), Showcase 2023
- Top 250 Share the View International Nature Photography Contest, 2022
- Commended WildArt Photographer of the Year in the category of eyes, 2022
- Top 100 Remembering Bears publication contest 2022
- Top 100 WildArt Photographer of the Year in the categories of light, wet, silhouettes, eyes, human nature and space 2022
- Semi-Finalist Nature's Best Photography International Awards 2021
- Top 100 WildArt Photography in the category of monochrome 2021
- Finalist 2021 Natural World Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Canadian Photo Contests
- Shortlisted World Photographic Cup - Team Canada 2025
- Early Bird Winner and Top 50 Nature Canada 2024
- Winner, Canon Canada Nature Through Your Lens Photo Contest 2024
- Winner, Nature Canada Photo Contest 2023
- Top 50 Nature Canada Photo Contest 2022
"Evening Flight" Winner, Nature Canada Photo Contest 2023, Top 100 WildArt Photography of the Year Airborne Category and 2023 Finalist Travel Photographer of the Year
Articles and Webinars
- Untamed Photo Magazine Issue 2 Article and Cover Photographing Bears and the Art of Fieldcraft
- Rewildology Episode 153 Conservation Storytelling Through Ethical Photography with the Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective December 2023 (online webinar)
- Nature TTL The Majestic Wildlife of Canada's Boreal Forest July 2022 (online article)
- Photography Through A Female Lens co-hosted with Nikon Ambassador Jenny Wong January 2023 (online webinar)
- Ethical Owl Photography Webinar for the Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective May 2022 (online webinar)
Cover and article in Untamed Photo Magazine
Photos in Publications
- Canadian Geographic Best Wildlife Photography print (2024)
- The FurBearers July 22, 2024 (online)
- The Daily Telegraph June 19, 2024 (print)
- The Times June 18, 2024 (online)
- Daily Star UK June 18, 2024 (print)
- Forbes February 3, 2024 (online)
- National Geographic Espana January 30, 2024 (online)
- OGN Daily January 28, 2024 (online)
- New Zealand Herald January 25, 2024 (online)
- The Nature Conservancy January 2024 (online)
- Journal of Wildlife Photography Winter 2024 (online)
- Cover Nature Canada Calendar 2024 (print)
- Canadian Geographic Best Wildlife Photography 2023 (print)
- 121 Clicks November 2023 (online)
- Outdoor Life August 2023 (online)
- Backpacker July 2023 (online)
- Frames Magazine Volume 12, pp. 96 2023 (print)
- Le Parisien April 2023 (print)
- The Times April 2023 (online)
- NANPA Expressions Journal 2023 (online)
- BBC Wildlife Magazine October 2022 (print)
- Canadian Wildlife Federation Calendar 2021, 2024, 2025 (print)
It's not easy to make the more common animals of the boreal forests—like foxes, owls, moose, deer, and bears—stand out in international photo contests. They're competing against the likes of gorillas, whales, polar bears, lions, elephants, and cheetahs. I enter these contests to elevate the profile of boreal wildlife, presenting them in fresh and captivating ways that evoke emotion and resonate with the judges.
"Might As Well Jump" Top 100 NANPA Showcase 2024, Top 250 Share the View 2023, Commended Travel Photography of the Year 2023 Nature, Wildlife and Conservation Portfolio, Finalist Nature Photographer of the Year Portfolio Category 2023, Finalist Nature Conservancy Global Photo Contest 2023, Nature Canada Photo Contest Top 50 2023