David Thielen Photographic Artist

10/22/2025

07/23/2025

Back at the start of the year, I said that as I went through all the images that I have taken over the years, I would post the best image for each day. However life has got in the way, and then we add the problems of the internet The grain elevators at Warner from the west. Red Wing blackbird from a slough near Warner…...

07/23/2025

Peace River Valley: A Lost Landscape Remembered Photo Date: July 22, 2006, 3:50 p.m. Camera: Nikon D70s with 80–200mm f/2.8 lens at 80mm Location: Highway 29 between Fort St. John and Hudson’s Hope, British Columbia This image was created on assignment for a newspaper article about the proposed Site C dam, long before construction began. The goal was to document the landscape — to show what was at risk of being submerged if the project moved forward....

2006 view of the Peace River Valley from Highway 29 near Fort St. John, now flooded by the Site C dam reservoir. A lost Canadian landscape captured before its transformation.

07/14/2025

Street Legends: 1972 AMC Javelin at Street Wheelers Weekend There’s something about a classic muscle car that stops people in their tracks — and this 1972 AMC Javelin was no exception. Spotted on the streets of Lethbridge, Alberta during the July 2025 Street Wheelers Weekend, this bold, fastback-styled beast turned heads as crowds filed past. The Javelin isn’t as common a name as Mustang or Camaro, but ask any muscle car fan and they’ll tell you — this was AMC’s shot at taking on the big boys....

07/10/2025

Over 1,000 image licenses and sales. Countless online appearances. One structure that continues to captivate the imagination of prairie travelers and photo collectors alike. The image you see above—taken along Alberta's Secondary Highway 501—has officially surpassed the 1,000 mark in sales and licensing. Today, we're celebrating that milestone and sharing the remarkable story behind this iconic image of Easom Place…...

03/31/2025

A Mother’s Love – You Are a Mother 24/7, 365 Days a Year – You Deserve More Than a Mini-Session on a Single Day �A mother�s love isn�t just for one day�it�s a lifetime of moments. Let�s capture the real, raw, and beautiful journey of motherhood beyond a mini-session. � Introduction…...

"Motherhood is a 24/7, 365-day journey—your love deserves more than a mini-session. authentic, heartfelt moments with timeless wall art and custom albums."

03/21/2025

This week, I’m thrilled to celebrate another of my images reaching over 1,000 sales. My croissant photo, has joined the ranks of my most successful work. As a Lethbridge food photographer, milestones like these remind me of the power of visual storytelling and the impact great photography can have on businesses. The Croissant That Stole the Show This croissant image is particularly special to me because it showcases everything I love about food photography....

11/16/2024

Capture the Magic of the Holidays: In-Home Photography Sessions As the holiday season approaches, families everywhere are preparing to reunite and celebrate together. Whether it’s the laughter of children returning home from school, the warmth of shared meals, or the joy of opening gifts, these moments are precious and fleeting. This December and January, I’m excited to offer exclusive in-home photography sessions designed to capture the essence of your family’s holiday spirit!...

10/22/2024