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In the fall of 1986, when I was 25, two events shaped the course of my life. First, I picked up a book called The Photography of Natural Things by Freeman Patterson. From this book I saw that nature photography could go beyond documentation and be a form of personal expression. I was blown away by what Freeman could do with a camera. He photographed nature the way I felt when I was in nature. I wanted to do that as well. The second pivotal moment was joining a local camera club, Images Alberta Camera Club that had an amazingly active membership passionate about photography. The club has produced a number of high profile nature photographers and is certainly responsible for my early growth as a photographer. Freeman's book and Images Alberta Camera Club were the catalysts that gave me an insatiable passion for nature photography. By 1991, I gave up my job as a wildlife researcher at the University of Alberta and turned full-time to nature photography. It was not the wisest move financially, but it has rewarded me with richness in experience and spirit. I have had my images and stories published in all the major photography magazines and have 11 books to my credit including Dances with Light - The Canadian Rockies and How to Photograph the Canadian Rockies. I have won numerous international photography competitions and recently was named Travel Photographer of the Year - 2008. I write a monthly column for Outdoor Photography Canada magazine and lead numerous photo tours each year. My images are sold around the world through Getty, Jupiter, First Light and All Canada Photos stock agencies. Visit www.darwinwiggett.com to view my imagery. |
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