Many people move for work, education, or family. I moved to British Columbia in 2004 because of the outdoor opportunities it offered. The coastal mountains and forests drew me in, and later I discovered what lay under the water was just as fascinating and beautiful as what was above. Photography began as a way to preserve those experiences and share them with family and friends.
Much of British Columbia remains sparsely populated. Snowy peaks open into wide views, and dense forests conceal waterfalls, wildlife, and the remnants of the industry that once drove western expansion. Underwater, the mountains continue as sheer walls, and cedar, hemlock, and Douglas fir give way to kelp forests. Much like in the forests above the water, traces of past industry can also be found underwater, if you know where to look.
There is no shortage of places to explore outdoors, but as life moves further indoors and becomes increasingly screen based, our connection to nature is being pressured. This project began as personal documentation, but over time it felt important to share. I hope these images inspire people to go out and explore.This is a side project built around time outdoors, and quality matters more to me than volume. Full-time work and the pace of modern life keep me indoors more than I would like. I know that is true for many people. Photography gives me an opportunity to share something important to me —Time spent outside.
Much of British Columbia remains sparsely populated. Snowy peaks open into wide views, and dense forests conceal waterfalls, wildlife, and the remnants of the industry that once drove western expansion. Underwater, the mountains continue as sheer walls, and cedar, hemlock, and Douglas fir give way to kelp forests. Much like in the forests above the water, traces of past industry can also be found underwater, if you know where to look.
There is no shortage of places to explore outdoors, but as life moves further indoors and becomes increasingly screen based, our connection to nature is being pressured. This project began as personal documentation, but over time it felt important to share. I hope these images inspire people to go out and explore.This is a side project built around time outdoors, and quality matters more to me than volume. Full-time work and the pace of modern life keep me indoors more than I would like. I know that is true for many people. Photography gives me an opportunity to share something important to me —Time spent outside.