Chasing Light, Reading Signs: Photographing Tigers & Wildlife Ethically

Join award-winning photographer and certified guide Evan Will for an immersive presentation on photographing tigers and wildlife in their natural environments. This in-person presentation is taking place in McBain Creator Classroom at their Mayfield location in Edmonton at 2pm on Saturday, December 6th.

Drawing from field experiences across India’s wild reserves, Evan shares insights on lens selection, camera settings, and shooting techniques that capture the raw power and quiet grace of these elusive animals.

The talk explores how understanding animal behavior, light, and environment can elevate your photography — not only for tigers, but for wildlife everywhere. Evan also covers responsible and ethical practices for photographing animals in the wild, plus practical travel considerations: permits, gear logistics, and navigating international travel with professional equipment.

Featuring a showcase of striking wildlife imagery and an open Q&A session, this presentation offers inspiration and actionable techniques for photographers of all levels who want to tell meaningful stories through wildlife photography.

Evan is a Canadian nature and fine art photographer, originally from a small farming community in rural Alberta. After studying photography and establishing his practice in North America, he spent a year traveling before relocating to Asia. He operated a commercial studio in Tokyo for six years, working with major global brands including Airbus, BMW, LVMH Group, Nintendo, and Suntory.

Evan has received several notable accolades, including “Photographer of the Year” from the International Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards (2020), and “Photographic Artist of the Year” from the Professional Photographers of Canada in both 2021 and 2022. He has also represented Canada multiple times as a member of Team Canada at the World Photographic Cup. His work has been published internationally and exhibited in galleries across Japan and Canada.

Passionate about the outdoors, Evan is an avid mountaineer, hiker, cyclist, diver, and climber. He values time spent with family and friends and is deeply committed to the responsible stewardship of our natural world.

You can explore more of his work at evanwill.ca.

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