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Viktoria Haack   Nikon Canada Ambassador and Lowepro Global Ambassador Viktoria Haack is an acclaimed photographer whose work covers the fields of landscape, portrait, wedding, event, promotion, editorial, stock and photography education. Originally from the UK, British Columbia in Canada has been her home since 2007, and her work is heavily influenced by the beautiful environment that surrounds her.  A background in fine art and anthropology combined with her love of the natural world brings a unique perspective to her photography. Her ethos is to tread lightly; observe and search out the subtle visual story within whichever photographic genre she is working in.  Viktoria has been published by numerous media outlets around the globe online and in print including the...

Deanne Fitzmaurice   Deanne Fitzmaurice is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer with a focus on contemporary culture. This San Francisco-based photographer is represented by the National Geographic Image Collection and is a member of the elite Nikon Ambassadors. Deanne has won awards from prestigious organizations including American Photography, Pictures of the Year, PDN Photo Annual, UNICEF, Best of Photojournalism and Communication Arts. Deanne is a regular lecturer and instructor at respected institutions including Stanford University Continuing Education where she teaches Visual Storytelling. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, Deanne began her career as a staff photographer for the San Francisco Chronicle. She is a co-founder, with her husband, photographer...

Ami Vitale   Nikon Ambassador and National Geographic Magazine photographer Ami Vitale has traveled to more than 100 countries, bearing witness not only to violence and conflict, but also to surreal beauty and the enduring power of the human spirit. Throughout the years, Ami has lived in mud huts and war zones, contracted malaria, and donned a panda suit— keeping true to her belief in the importance of “living the story.”  In 2009, after shooting a powerful story on the transport and release of one the world’s last white rhinos, Ami shifted her focus to today’s most compelling wildlife and environmental stories.  Instyle Magazine named Ami one of fifty Badass Women, a series celebrating women who show up, speak up and get things done. She appeared alongside a group of...

Kas Stone Nova Scotia   I spent my formative years on the Atlantic coast in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.  This sparked a passion for wild coastal scenery and moody weather that has sustained my spirit and inspired my photography ever since. The appeal is partly aesthetic, but also deeply rooted in my love of the outdoors and my interest in geology and the natural environment.After a 20-year stint 'learning the ropes' in Toronto, I moved back east in 2013 and now make my home in the seaside community of Dublin Shore in Nova Scotia's Lunenburg County, where I run a studio gallery and lead workshops in photography and digital imaging.My photographs have evolved from their documentary roots -- as illustrations...

Stephen DesRoches Prince Edward Island   Keeping photography fun is an exciting task for Stephen. He enjoys the endless resources of information and the fact that there is much to learn without feeling too much pressure or expectation. The idea of recording the world onto single frames is an exercise for him that forces a closer look at light, colours and shapes. Either at home on quiet Price Edward Island or on the occasional travel to larger destinations, carrying a camera in hand has become as common as carrying identification for Stephen. Stephen’s desire to become better is stronger than ever, but at the end of each day he feels it’s still all about having fun too. For the past 16...