Nature Photography

Forest & Nature Therapy walks with Kelly Hutchison, ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide.
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) on Vancouver Island, Salt Spring Island & the Gulf Islands of BC.

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Nature Photography | Birds, Marine Life & Landscapes | Vancouver Island

Nature has always been my greatest source of inspiration. My photography explores the landscapes, forests, birds, and marine life of Vancouver Island, capturing fleeting moments of light, movement and stillness. Whether it is the quiet strength of a tree, the rhythm of the ocean, or a bird passing through the sky, these images reflect my deep love for the natural world and the sense of wonder it brings.

Bird Photography

Marine Life Photography

"The richness I achieve comes from Nature, the source of my inspiration." `Claude Monet

I respectfully acknowledge that Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are the traditional and unceded
territories of the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth, and Kwakwaka’wakw Peoples.
I am deeply grateful to the Qualicum, Snaw-naw-as, and Snuneymuxw Nations, on whose lands I walk, guide, and learn.
It is an honour to live, work, and gather here.

Please note: Forest Therapy is a non-clinical nature-based wellness service, not a substitute for mental health treatment.

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