Martin Ross
Photography
Nature Photography
Presentations
More About Martin Ross
Martin is an accomplished wildlife photographer based in Cranbrook, British Columbia, in the spectacular Canadian Rocky Mountains. He is a national award-winning nature photographer, long-time individual member of the Canadian Association for Photographic Art and his publication credits include Canadian Geographic magazine. Originally, his interest in photography was sparked by many seasons of work as a park naturalist with Parks Canada and BC Parks. From there, his Master of Education degree led to a career in international education.
About Presentations
In the past few years, Martin has delivered numerous nature photography presentations to camera clubs throughout BC and Alberta and as far afield as Charlottetown, PEI.
His four nature photography presentations described below are available for booking. Since he is based in Cranbrook, BC, it is usually most convenient for these talks to be delivered online. However, with some advance planning, in-person presentations can often be arranged, especially in the Vancouver area, the interior of BC, and in Alberta.
Martin’s upbeat talks include “something for everyone” and are enjoyed by photographers of all skill levels. Typically, each presentation is organized as beads of instructional information strung together by a compelling storyline.
What Others Say About Recent Presentations
That was a terrific presenation! Thanks for the fantastic images, the helpful hints and the obvious passion you have for the genre. Central Okanagan Camera Club (January, 2026)
There was so much praise for what you shared with us, from the talk’s organization and pacing to the images, tips and ideas you shared! Cowichan Valley Camera Club (January, 2026)
We are still receiving messages about how much people enjoyed your entertaining talk! Delta Photo Club (October, 2025)
Martin is an engaging and personable presenter and the discussion and conversation afterward was as enjoyable as the talk itself. (Sunshine Coast Camera Club (June, 2025)
Martin speaks from the heart about the joy of nature photography. Richmond Camera Club (May, 2025)
We all enjoyed Martin’s presentation tremendously! His superb images and casual, humorous speaking style made for an outstanding evening for the club. Pender Island Camera Club (April, 2025)
The presentation was just what we needed to inspire us to get out there and try some of those techniques that Martin has so successfully mastered. Vernon Camera Club (February, 2025)
Available Presentations
The Magic of Wildlife Photography
Everything magical about wildlife photography, from the fascinating animals themselves to the astonishing capabilities of modern photographic technology. Topics include: wildlife spectacles and hotspots, finding animals and earning their trust, increasing one's photographic success rate in the field, and reviving images using post-processing wizardry. Technical information is sprinkled liberally with anecdotes and fun natural history facts to make an enjoyable presentation for all.
The Nature of Impact:
Demystifying the Wow Factor in Nature Photography
In photography, impact is an elusive quality that separates eye-catching images from ordinary ones. Yet, as obvious as impact can be, it often defies explanation and simply slips through our fingers as we attempt to analyze an image. This presentation looks beyond the smoke and mirrors of impact and reveals the very practical, underlying elements that work together to create the wow factor of great nature photographs, with applicability to photography in general.
It's for the Birds!
Bird Photography on the Gulf Coast
Martin showcases the top bird photography hotspots along the Texas/Florida Gulf Coast during the spring breeding season when birds are dressed in their finest plumage of the year. The tour includes a stop at a well-known bird-photography ranch. Along the way Martin provides game-changing bird photography tips with special emphasis on subject recognition and tracking, the pros and cons of editing with AI, and techniques to expand your post-processing vision.
Brown Bears and Puffins:
A Photography Adventure in Alaska
Martin recounts a wildlife photography trip to Alaska to world-famous Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park and to St. Paul Island in the middle of the Bering Sea. Brown bears congregate at Brooks Falls each summer to feast on spawning sockeye salmon. The presentation documents their fishing techniques and raw, dramatic social interactions.
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St. Paul Island is home to tufted puffins, fur seals, and arctic foxes. Woven into the story are discussions of key wildlife photography and post-processing techniques such as sharpening and noise reduction.