Carla Hunt - Beauty in the Okanagan

I am a self-taught photographer based in Vernon, British Columbia. My focus is on wildlife and landscape photography with the goal of bringing Beauty in the Okanagan to the people. As the population continually increases in the Okanagan region, we need to be aware of our natural surroundings to ensure we protect the critical habitat that the wildlife call home.

I am a member of the Kwakiutl First Nation, located on northern Vancouver Island. I was born and raised in Victoria, British Columbia. I moved to Vernon in 1998 and fell in love with the area. In recent years, I moved back to Victoria to care for my ailing foster-dad who was suffering from dementia. Anyone who has cared for a loved-one will understand the importance of self-care for the caregiver. For me, it was purchasing a Nikon D7000.

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My photography philosophy is simple:
“When I come across a scene that I want to photograph, I try to see in my “mind’s eye” what the final image will look like.
I often try to convey a specific mood or feeling and hopefully my images evoke a response in the viewer.
Also, I try to make images of things the viewer may not be fortunate enough to see in their lifetime or to take the simple things we often walk by without seeing the beauty in and showcasing that beauty.”