Steve’s passion for environmentalism has led to partnerships with Nature Conservancy of Canada and The David Suzuki Foundation.
A portion of his print sales proceeds supports these organizations.
© Copyright – Steve Austin Fine Art Photography
Steve’s passion for environmentalism has led to partnerships with Nature Conservancy of Canada and The David Suzuki Foundation.
A portion of his print sales proceeds supports these organizations.
© Copyright – Steve Austin Fine Art Photography
The Creative Reset: How to Reignite Your Photography When You’ve Lost the Spark
/in UncategorizedWe All Hit the Wall and Need A Creative Reset You have the equipment packed. You have chosen the site. You have even double-checked the forecast. However, you choose not to go. Perhaps the sky appears drab. Perhaps the tide is turning. Perhaps your inner critic begins to murmur: “What’s the point? It didn’t work […]
Mastering Creative Landscape Photography: Tips, Techniques, and Gear
/in UncategorizedMany people believe that creative landscape photography is the easiest to learn just aim your camera at something beautiful and take a picture, right? But after more than 20 years behind the camera, I’ve discovered that getting a great landscape photo involves much more than simply showing up in a picturesque location with the right […]
How to Tell a Story Through Landscape Photography
/in UncategorizedMove beyond pretty pictures to create images with feeling. To tell a story through landscape photography is to move beyond simply capturing mountains, rolling fields, or sunsets. Taking countless pictures of beautiful scenes can sometimes feel like a fight against cliché. But what if your images were capable of more than just being aesthetically pleasing? […]
The Tranquility of Water: Capturing Stillness and Movement
/in UncategorizedBeing near the water at first light has a very calming effect. It’s difficult to find peace anywhere else because of the tranquilly of the lake, the gentle lapping of the waves against the shore, and the silence of the air. This sensation is especially potent at Okanagan Lake in British Columbia, where the serene […]
Elevating Your Photography Prints
/in UncategorizedThe importance of physical photographs has never been higher than it is in the digital age when our lives are overrun with endless digital images. The ability to physically hold a print in our hands that displays memories taken with a camera produces a special feeling of joy and nostalgia. But not every printing solution […]
Ancient Forest
/in UncategorizedWalking in the Ancient Forest Ancient old growth woods, which are the habitat of some of the most majestic trees in the world, are a hidden jewel deep beneath the rough terrain of British Columbia, Canada. A photographer’s fantasy comes true with these imposing giants, with their enormous trunks and sweeping canopies. I just had […]
Perfecting Sunset and Sunrise Photography – Tips for Shooting Over Water
/in UncategorizedLooking for the perfect sunsets and Sunrises There’s something almost primal about watching the sun rise or sink over water. The air changes, colours shift, and for a brief moment the world feels suspended between light and dark. It’s dramatic, emotional, and beautiful and for photographers, it’s irresistible. The catch? Photographing it well isn’t as […]
Capturing the Power and Grace of Waterfalls | Photography Tips for Stunning Shots
/in UncategorizedCapturing the Power and Grace of Waterfalls Sutherland Falls Few natural wonders can match the power and grace of a waterfall. Standing in front of one, you can feel the ground vibrate and the air turn cool with mist. It is a reminder of how alive the world really is. Waterfalls demand attention. They show […]
A True Canadian | Photographing “Joan” the Willow Tree in Winter
/in UncategorizedA True Canadian Any Canadian who has spent time outside during winter knows the pain of frozen fingers. It is that fingernail wrenching burn when circulation slowly creeps back into your hands, the sting that brings tears to your eyes. Capturing the image I am about to share was no exception. For years, I have […]
Busy Bee | Photographing Bees and Understanding Their Importance
/in UncategorizedBee Aware It was one of those warm spring days when the world finally shakes off winter and everything comes alive again. The air was full of movement, the kind of day where you can almost hear the season waking up. A flowering bush in my yard had exploded into bloom, and it didn’t take […]
The Columbia River System | Photographing Time, Power, and Beauty in British Columbia
/in UncategorizedThe Columbia River System The Interior of British Columbia is home to some of the most beautiful and bio-diverse landscapes in the country. It is also one of the most delicate. The ecosystems here balance power with fragility, strength with vulnerability. This photograph of the Columbia River system comes from one of those rare evenings […]
The Adams River Salmon Run | Photography, Life Cycles, and Spiritual Reflections
/in UncategorizedThe Adams River Salmon Run Every year the Adams River in British Columbia becomes the stage for one of the most awe-inspiring natural events in Canada. The salmon run is more than just a spectacle of biology; it is a reminder of life’s cycles and the resilience written deep into the DNA of living beings. […]