Martin Ross
Photography
Nature Photography
Presentations
More About Martin Ross
Martin is a wildlife photographer based in Cranbrook, British Columbia. Over the years, he has delivered numerous nature photography presentations, mainly in the Lower Mainland area of BC, but also in Alberta, Yukon and Washington State. He is an individual member of the Canadian Association for Photographic Art (CAPA) and a very active, remote member of the Lion's Gate Camera Club in Vancouver. Outside of photography, Martin has honed his presentation skills through many seasons of work as a park naturalist with Parks Canada and BC Parks, through studies leading to a Master of Education degree, and through a career in international education.
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About Presentations
Martin's four nature photography presentations described below are available for booking. Since he is based in Cranbrook, BC, it is usually most convenient for these presentations to be delivered online. However, with some advance planning, in-person presentations can often be arranged, especially in the Lower Mainland and the interior of BC and in Alberta. Martin's upbeat presentations 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 an engaging storyline .​
What Others Say About Recent Presentations
We all enjoyed Martin's presentation tremendously! His instructive photographic content and many superb images of birds, together with his casual, humorous speaking style, made for an outstanding evening for the club! -Pender Island Camera Club April, 2025
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Martin is an engaging and personable presenter and the discussion and conversation arising from the presentation was as enjoyable as the talk itself. Thank you, Martin, it was a great evening! -Sunshine Coast Camera Club June, 2025
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The club loved how Martin blended helpful photographic instruction, interesting natural history facts, and fun travelogue tidbits to create an entertaining presentation enjoyed even by our non-nature photographers! He speaks from the heart about the joy of nature photography. -Richmond Camera Club May, 2025
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Martin's presentation was just what we needed to inspire us to get out there and try some of those techniques that he has so successfully mastered. I'd recommend this program to any photography group regardless of their level of expertise! -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.
CONTACT
Martin Ross
Cranbrook, British Columbia
Phone
(250) 417-6540
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