People of Passion

Here in our mountain landscapes, there exist individuals whose passion is as big as the peaks that cradle them. These intrepid souls are artisans of altitude; their canvas is the very terrain that challenges them. As a photographer, I have been fortunate to collaborate with many of them over the years. Each frame I think captures not only the physical prowess of these individuals but also the passion they exude when they are doing something they love. It’s contagious to be around!

I am so indebted to all the amazing people who have been featured in my photographs over the years. It's been one of the great joys of this journey to be able to meet and create with inspiring models of all disciplines. Here are just a few of them:

Jeff Thom and Raf Andronowski.

Banhem Harper

Elladj Baldé

Jesse Milner

Bryce Chudak

Sasha Galitzki

Sue Shih

Hanno Sönke

Meghan J. Ward

Dustin Comyn

Vaughn Chipeur

Felix Lee

Carlotta Edwards and Bryce Chudak

Mike Stuart

Elladj Baldé

The Wild Santa Series

He may be plump and jolly, but this big guy can do a whole lot more than just ride a sleigh all over the world in one night. He’s been spotted in the Canadian Rockies on several occasions (hard to miss, he’s always wearing bright red), but you might be surprised at what he’s been up to when he’s not delivering toys…

No AI at work here. 

Thanks to everyone who has helped me create this Wild Santa series over the years - a tradition first started back in 2014. 😉

Santa burning off some cookies at Vermilion Lakes. Model: Kristen Thorogood. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography.

He sees you when you’re skating. Model: Magali Cote. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography.

Christmas Eve in Banff, Alberta. Model: Self-portrait. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography.

While you were sleeping…. hockey on Lake Louise, Alberta. Model: Lee Nordbye. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography.

Santa takes a break from kids sitting on his knee and goes for a SUP. Model: Sue Shih. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography.

Training for chimney climbing. Model: John Price. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography.

Mrs. Claus takes over in Banff, Alberta. Model: Davina Bernard. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography.

Santa departing the North Pole (Saskatchewan Glacier). Model: John Bennett. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography.

Santa can do more tricks than just delivering toys around the world. On skates at Lake Louise. Model: Bryce Chudak. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography.

Santa, the glacier explorer. Model: Lee Nordbye. Photo: Paul Zizka Photography.