About
The Lightchasers Nature Photography Conference is an event unlike any other in Canada.
Taking place over three days in picturesque Pincher Creek, Alberta, the conference features presentations by many of the top nature photographers in the country, a Brand Expo with many of the top brands in the world of photography, Field Sessions at some of the most picturesque locations nearby, and more!
photo by Shane Turgeon
Originally founded on our three guiding principles of Education, Community and Exploration, Lightchasers has evolved to become so much more.
We are the only all-encompassing nature photography conference in Canada and choose to offer less technical and more inspirational talks, highlighting that it's our lived human experiences, joys and sorrows alike, and connection to the natural world that make us better artists as opposed to any technical settings.
We strive to highlight voices not regularly heard in the world of photography conferences, including those of women, BIPOC, and many unknown Canadian photographers - all with exceptional stories to tell.
Education
Whether you’re a beginner, advanced or somewhere in-between, the Lightchasers conference features over 40 hours of programming and discussion happening over three days.
Including an exciting line-up of inspiring presentations from 12 of the top pros in the industry, field sessions, expanded education, portfolio reviews, and more!
With everything we have on tap, you’ll be sure to come away with new techniques and new perspectives for your time in the field and your time in post.
photo by Jeff Wallace
photo by Shane Turgeon
Community
Nature photography is an amazing pastime and there’s one thing in particular that makes it even more enjoyable - community!
Whether you’re a solitary shooter or part of a group that routinely goes out together, getting together with friends to shoot and share our images - either in person or virtually - is a great way to connect, get feedback and grow in our craft.
For better or for worse, social media has come to dominate our interaction with our peers over the last few years. The Lightchasers Conference aims to make things a little more personable again by encouraging friends old and new to put the phones down, meet up in person, go out and shoot or enjoy some food and drinks together - all around one central theme, our love of nature photography.
photo by Shane Turgeon
Exploration
Our Pincher Creek location, the time of year, and the hours of the conference have been specifically chosen to maximize everyone's time in the field outside event hours, either during our field sessions or for solo exploration.
The surrounding prairies and mountains offer everything from epic vistas and abandoned buildings, to waterfalls, wildlife, wildflowers, and some wonderfully dark skies. Sunrises are early, sunsets are late and the surrounding night skies are dark.
There’s plenty for you to take advantage of, giving you ample opportunity to put everything you learn into immediate practice in an area where the prairies come crashing into the front ranges of the eastern slopes; an area that truly offers it all.
Great work on the conference. Breadth and variety of topics and excellence of speakers made the event very worthwhile in opening up new vistas for my photography. Looking forward to next year.Andrew Barron
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photo by Jeff Wallace
In addition to all of the great programming and epic landscapes the area has to offer, the Lightchasers Nature Photography Conference will also be hosting portfolio reviews with some of our guest presenters as well as a photography contest open to all attendees of the event.
We have maxed out our programming to ensure there’s never a dull moment during your time in Pincher Creek!
Spaces are limited for this event so book soon to make sure you don’t miss out! We look forward to having you join us!
Lightchasers Conference would like to acknowledge that we are on Treaty 7 territory, the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, including Siksika (Sick-sick-ah), Piikani (Pee-can-ee), and Kainai (Kigh-a-nigh), the Tsuut’ina (Soot- ina), Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nations. We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries.