{"id":2677,"date":"2016-09-22T17:48:12","date_gmt":"2016-09-22T17:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/?p=2677"},"modified":"2016-12-08T23:45:20","modified_gmt":"2016-12-08T23:45:20","slug":"meet-the-four-inspiring-photographers-judging-this-years-reflections-of-nature-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/index.php\/en\/meet-the-four-inspiring-photographers-judging-this-years-reflections-of-nature-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the four inspiring photographers judging this year\u2019s Reflections of Nature contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Reflections<\/p>\n

CWF is excited to partner with four accomplished Canadian photographers as part of the Reflections of Nature<\/a> photo contest. Callum Snape, Dave Bouskill, David Guenther, and Mike Seehagel will be guest judges in this year\u2019s competition.<\/h2>\n

Reflections of Nature celebrates Canada\u2019s natural beauty and the wildlife that call our country home. We receive thousands of photos every year from professional and amateur photographers of all ages. This is the first time that we\u2019ve partnered with professional photographers to help choose the winners.<\/p>\n

Meet your guest judges:<\/h3>\n

\"Callum<\/p>\n

Callum Snape<\/strong> is a self-taught adventure and travel photographer from Vancouver, BC. His clients include Canon, Travel Alberta, BMW, Adidas, Reader\u2019s Digest, Canadian Geographic, tentree, and many others.<\/p>\n

The most important thing to remember when taking a photo:\u00a0\u201c…composition is the most important thing when taking a photo. Matching up elements within a scene so they balance and align well is essential, along with creativity composing it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00bb Learn more about Callum<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Dave<\/p>\n

Dave Bouskill<\/strong> founded the internationally acclaimed travel blog ThePlanetD with his wife Debra. He has won several photography awards and has been featured in major media outlets such as The Today Show<\/em>, BBC World<\/em>, Canada AM<\/em> and National Geographic<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The most important thing to remember when taking a photo:\u00a0\u201cWhat is the focal point of my shot? What is going to draw the viewer into the photo and connect them with the scene?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00bb Learn more about Dave<\/a><\/p>\n

\"David<\/p>\n

David Guenther<\/strong> is a lifestyle and wedding photographer based in Alberta. He is a co-founder of the Great North Collective and has shot commercial work for brands like Nike, GMC and J Crew.<\/p>\n

The most important thing to remember when taking a photo:\u00a0\u201cDoes this photo have feeling?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00bb Learn more about David<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Mike<\/p>\n

Mike Seehagel<\/strong> is a photographer and motion designer who lives between the West Coast of Canada, Iceland and the US. He has shot and produced commercial work for Google, MercedesBenz, American Express, Twitter, and many others.<\/p>\n

The most important thing to remember when taking a photo:\u00a0\u201cTo be there in the moment, and to have a genuine connection and care for your subject.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00bb Learn more about Mike<\/a><\/p>\n

Are you ready to share your #ReflectionsofNature<\/a>?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You have until October 15, 2016 to submit your photos in one of these five categories:<\/p>\n