West Wind Photography

10/03/2026

The fall elk rut is in full swing in the Canadian Rockies!
Do you see what I see?

Stay Wild, Stay Curious.

Sony Alpha A1 II, FE 400 f2.8

1/500 sec @ f2.8 ISO 1250

10/02/2026

In this episode of The Nature Photo Guys Podcast, Joe and Chris sit down to talk about everything that’s happened since spring. From photography workshops and events to time in the field, travel, wildlife encounters, new adventures, and what’s coming next, there’s been plenty happening.

And there’s some exciting news to celebrate: Chris was named runner-up in the Terrestrial Life category of Canadian Geographic’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition!
We’ll talk about Chris’s recognition, highlights from the past few months, behind-the-scenes stories, lessons from the field, and the adventures and projects coming up.

If you’re into wildlife and nature photography or just want to catch up with what we’ve been doing, grab a coffee and join us.

In this episode:
• Chris’s Canadian Geographic Wildlife Photographer of the Year recognition
• Where we’ve been since spring
• Recent workshops and photography events
• Wildlife and travel adventures
• What’s coming next for The Nature Photo Guys

Subscribe to The Nature Photo Guys Podcast for conversations about wildlife photography, nature, gear, fieldcraft, adventures, and life behind the lens.



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10/02/2026

Hey everyone!
I'm very excited for this event, sponsored by The Camera Store and Sony!
If you want the opportunity to try out some Sony gear, this is the event for you.
So much included for the price!
Check out the details below and let me know if you have any questions!

The Camera Store

Date & Time:Sunday, November 1st, 202610:00 AM - 4:00 PM MDT Location:Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo210 St. George's Drive NE, 1300 Zoo Rd NE, Calgary, AB Explore and photograph the wild animals of the Calgary Zoo in a way you never have before with Joe Desjardins & Sony Canada! This all-inc...

09/21/2026

Hey folks! My 2027 13-month Wild Canada calendar is ready for pre-order!
Here's the link:

https://www.joedesjardins.ca/calendar

Calendars will ship at the end of November, so you'll have plenty of time for Christmas.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks, everyone!

Stay Wild. Stay Curious.

Joe

09/18/2026

Just a photo of a polar bear mom and her cubs. Too cute not to share, right!?

Stay Wild. Stay Curious.

09/16/2026

I can't even tell you how many images it took to nail one coming out of the water! Pre-capture and 30 fps helped!😂

Pink salmon, Vancouver Island with , the Nikon guy! 😂

Stay Wild, Stay Curious.

Sony Alpha A1 II, FE 400 f2.8 with 1.4x @ 560MM

1/1000 sec @ f4 ISO 3200

09/14/2026

***NEW EPISODE IS LIVE***

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDZYhk4_T0s

This week on The Nature Photo Guys Podcast, we're leaving the wildlife behind for a while and pointing our cameras considerably farther away.

We sit down with astrophotographer Bray Falls, Observatory Director at STARFRONT Observatories, to talk about the fascinating world of deep-sky astrophotography and what it takes to photograph objects millions of light-years from Earth.

Bray's journey began with a passion for astronomy and a telescope as a teenager and eventually led to STARFRONT Observatories, a world-class remote telescope facility under the incredibly dark skies of Texas.

We talk about Bray's journey into astrophotography, the technology and techniques behind photographing deep space, the challenges of capturing objects we can't see with our own eyes, and the incredible growth and story behind STARFRONT.

For wildlife and nature photographers, this is a fascinating look at an entirely different side of photography, one where the subjects aren't running away, but they may be a few million light-years away.

Whether you're an astrophotographer, nature photographer, or simply fascinated by what lies beyond our planet, there's plenty to take away from this conversation.

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09/12/2026

Another black bear along the coast of Vancouver Island while hanging out with this Nikon guy 😂

Stay Wild. Stay Curious.

Sony Alpha A1 II, FE 600MM f4 GM OSS
1/2000 sec @ f4 ISO 3200

09/10/2026

How blessed were we to witness such a tender moment between this polar bear mother and cub.

Stay Wild. Stay Curious.

09/08/2026

The elk rut has almost started and it's moments like these that bring me back every year!

Canadian Rockies

Stay Wild. Stay Curious.