Arctic Adventure: Photographing Svalbards Wildlife & Ice – Sat. Sept. 6

Date & Time:
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM MDT

Location:
The Camera Store
802 11th Ave SW, Calgary, AB

Join award-winning wildlife photographer Joe Desjardins for an unforgettable talk as he takes you deep into the high Arctic of Svalbard!

Fresh off his recent expedition to the remote archipelago of Svalbard, Joe will share a captivating mix of stunning photographs, behind-the-scenes stories, and hard-earned field tips from one of the most spectacularand challengingwildlife destinations on Earth.

From polar bears roaming the pack ice to massive walrus haul-outs and dramatic glacial landscapes, Joes presentation will transport you into the heart of the Arctic. Youll hear about the planning, gear, and techniques required to photograph in extreme conditions, as well as the unique wildlife encounters that made this trip truly one-of-a-kind.

As a special bonus, Joe will be making an exciting announcement at the end of the talkyou wont want to miss this!

About Joe Desjardins:

For nearly three decades, Joe has been immersed in photography. He began his career as a studio photographer in Northern Ontario, Canada. Growing up in this remote area allowed him to learn his craft while exploring the outdoors, making wildlife and landscape photography a perfect fit.

Today, Joe works as a professional photographer from Calgary, Alberta, focusing mainly on wildlife and landscape photography.

Joe loves to share his knowledge and enthusiasm for photography with others through teaching, workshops and speaking engagements.

Joe is an award-winning and nationally published photographer who has earned multiple national accreditations in various disciplines, including equine, landscape, nature, wildlife and more.

Joe has also garnered the designation of Master Photographer (MPN) in Nature Photography with MPI, Master Photographers International.

Above all, Joes biggest passion is teaching and loves the enthusiasm his students bring to the classroom and the field.

Please Note:
This is anIn–Person, PaidEvent. Paid events are non-refundable. Your registration is required. Your registration assists us in gauging attendance numbers and we’ll provide you with a reminder and further details about the event. Should you have any questions or issues, please email ryley.schmidt@.