Zack Daigle Photo + Video

06/10/2026

Deep within the rare, old-growth transition zones of Nova Scotia, a quiet defiance is taking place. For seven years, Nina has stood as a guardian in the path of the machines, documenting and defending the ancient Acadian and Boreal forests that hold the province’s remaining biological spirit.
But the landscape of resistance has changed. Under the shadow of Bill 127, the provincial government has introduced a severe $50,000 fine for citizens standing their ground on Crown land.
Wabanaki - The Last Stand is an intimate, high-contrast visual portrait of an ancient ecosystem and the heavy price of being its witness. It explores a critical modern conflict: When the law is a machine that only sees board feet, who protects the biological soul of the ancients?

PROJECT DETAILS
* Director / Cinematographer: Zack Daigle
* Production Company: Zack Daigle Photo + Video
* Featuring: Nina Newington
* Location: Wabanaki Forest, Nova Scotia, Canada
* Camera Systems: Sony FX30
* Audio: ZOOM
* Aerial Cinematography: DJI Fleet
* Post Production / Color Grading: DaVinci Resolve & Affinity Photo 2

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Queensland Beach

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Fog, granite, and folk. Caught this moment in Newfoundland where the landscape is just as powerful as the music. ☁️🎶

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Visual storytelling is the bridge between a business and its community. 🤝 I recently had the pleasure of working with the team at Beam & Bare to showcase their space and the incredible care they provide. From aerial perspectives to the fine details of their treatments, we’re telling the story of confidence and wellness.

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There is a specific kind of magic that happens when light meets velvet. It doesn’t just illuminate; it carves out a story from the shadows. Chasing that classic, high-contrast drama where every fold of fabric and every glance carries the weight of a silent film. 🌑✨

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There is a unique brilliance to the light on the South Shore. It’s harsh, honest, and incredibly rewarding to capture. Against the rugged, salt-worn granite of the coast, the soft flow of silk creates a tension that is pure East Coast magic.

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Nova Scotia has a way of hiding its best treasures at the end of a muddy trail and a steep climb. The rhythm of the falls. A moment of clarity in the ❤️ 💧

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There is a profound dialogue that happens when we stop moving and simply let the landscape hold us. Grounded by the ancient weight of stone, surrounded by the quiet breath of the forest—this is where the art of presence begins. Returning to the roots, both literally and figuratively.