About Me
Hi there!
My name is Andrew Morse, and I’m a landscape photographer from Southern Ontario, Canada. Over the last decade, I’ve spent a lot of time exploring parts of Canada, both near and far, in search of inspiring landscapes. And to be honest, that search has brought me to places that I’d likely never have seen otherwise – places that almost feel like they can’t be real. Other times, it’s pushed me to see my home area in a new light, and present it in new ways. Truthfully, this photography adventure has been a life-altering experience for me: it’s been an incredible privilege to photograph these places to share them with others. I hope that in visiting this site, you’re inspired to have your own adventure, whether that’s going somewhere new, or seeing your home in a new way.
Services
I specialize in producing high-quality images of Canadian landscapes, and I sell those images through a number of mediums. I produce an annual calendar, sell prints on metal, acrylic, or paper, and occasionally produce books of my photography. If you’re interested in my calendar or books, click here to see my most recent offerings. If you’re interested in prints, click here to see what I offer, or view any image page on this site as each will have information on prints as well.
Beyond selling my images, I do some limited photography and photo-processing education, as well as presentations to groups and photography clubs. If you’re interested in learning about my approach to photography, or scheduling a talk, feel free to reach out to me using the form below!
Fine Art Prints
I take pride in every print I produce, and I only produce prints I would hang in my own home.
Products
You can find updates on my most current product and service offerings here.
Where It All Began
I still remember the first time I stood in front of a landscape that inspired me. I was stood atop Grey Mountain in the Yukon, looking down on the capital city, Whitehorse. The town looked so small, surrounded by trees and rolling mountains in all directions. Growing up in a fairly urban part of Canada, seeing the absence of people really struck me – I’d never felt so small in my life. I never knew looking at a landscape could make me feel something so deeply and vividly. I didn’t know it at the time, but that moment had a huge impact on my life. It would kick off both my love of the outdoors, and my desire to capture and share landscapes which evoked emotion.
That was a long time ago. Today, I’m a landscape photographer based out of Guelph Ontario. I still live in a mostly urban area, but I find myself drawn to those unique places with a deep rooted desire to capture and share them. Over the last several years, I’ve invested considerable time into exploring and photographing dramatic scenes from across Canada. I’ve had the privilege to photograph vistas that most never get to see in person; often times requiring plenty of walking, nights in a tent, self-reliance, and a healthy serving of luck.
No matter how many times I venture off into the remote, lesser explored areas, I find the landscape still calls me back. It is in those places that I feel most alive. It’s my sincere hope that my images help you to experience those moments with me, and inspire you to have your own adventure. At the end of the day, that’s why I was interested in photography in the first place – experiencing something special, and preserving it for myself and others to experience forever.
This website is the culmination of my photographic experiences in the landscape. I’ve tried to curate some of my favourite images from my adventures and make them accessible for all to see. I hope you enjoy!
Experiencing the Landscape
Everyone experiences a place in their own way, and there’s no right way for everyone. I’ve always felt that the more immersed I get into a landscape, the more creative I can be in my approach to photographing it. The more time I spend in an area, the better I get to know it, the more of an impression it makes on me, and the more the landscape dictates my frame of mind when I’m photographing it. I’ve always felt that one of the best ways to get that immersion is to camp in it and hike through it.
Camping and hiking has been a big component of my process for quite some time, and when I look back at the images that I cherish the most, they’re often linked to outings which involved nights in a tent. Certainly camping in these special places changes my experience from exclusively a creative one to both a creative experience and an adventure. There’s always an element of wonder on what the landscape will do next, and how that will influence my passage and my photography.
Truthfully, I sometimes wonder whether the camping or the photography is my top priority in these outings! Certainly, the stories and experiences from these landscapes are often as important to me as the photos.
My Equipment
Look, I’m going to level with you. Equipment matters, but only to an extent. Sometimes you need the right equipment for a specific scene, but for many scenarios, including a lot of what I do, you can get away with some pretty simple gear. Gear starts to matter more when it comes to increasing your odds of success in very specific situations. If you’re trying to catch fast action, detailed subjects in low light without control over light, or trying to catch a split second moment that you can’t anticipate, then yes: more expensive camera gear can be the difference between getting the photo and missing it. Outside of those specific instances, however, you can do a lot with pretty simple cameras, especially if you know how to work around their limitations. Much of what I do doesn’t really need incredibly high-end gear, though in some instances having nicer gear and a good understanding of how to overcome limitations has helped me rescue an image where things didn’t go according to plan. The moral of this story is this – don’t stress over gear until you know exactly what you need for the image you want to capture.
With that said, if you want to know the equipment I use on a regular basis, read on below! Please note – the links below are affiliate links, and if you choose to purchase equipment using those links, I’ll get a small commission. I’ll also stress that I don’t have a relationship with any brand or company. I have not been asked to promote any of these products, and I actually use each of these for my photography today.
Camera Bodies
Canon 5D mark IV – This camera has been used to capture almost every image you’ll find on this site. It’s been a tried and tested workhorse for me, and it still produces great images today, despite being 8 years old!
Canon R5 mark II – I only just got my R5 mark ii, and it has been great so far, but I can’t say that I’ve used it enough to have a strong opinion on performance yet! So far, so good though!
GoPro Hero 9 – This is what I use for most of my videos. It is just ok, and there are newer and better options out there today! I use it specifically because I can strap it to my bag, and I don’t need to worry about breaking/drowning/losing it. The stabilization is great as well. Again, however, there are newer and better versions out there today!
Lenses
Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L ii – This lens has been a critical part of my gear for years, and has never let me down in terms of image quality or versatility. I use this a lot.
Canon EF 16-35 f/4L – This has been my primary wide-angle lens for as long as I’ve had the 5D mark iv. It is a wonderful lens with great sharpness and quality, and it remains an important tool in my bag when I’m using the 5D mark iv, and it can typically be found for a reasonable price.
Canon RF 15-35 f/2.8L – This lens is my go-to for wide-angle shots on my R5 mark II. I bought this image to consolidate my camera gear little bit with the hopes that this lens could replace both my 16-35 f/4L, and my Rokinon 14mm f/2.8. My hope was to have a wide and fast zoom lens for night scenes, and this lens fit the bill well, reducing my bag weight, and the number of lenses I need to cary on a given trip!
Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L ii – This was my go-to long-lens for many years, and doubled as a great portrait lens when needed. I’ve loved using this lens for many intimate scenes as well as mountain portraits over the years, and even breaking waves!
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L macro – This lens is where just about all of my macro images come from. It’s incredibly sharp, relatively light, and does a great job with those small but detailed scenes.
Sigma 100-400 contemporary – This longer lens lives in my bag. It’s just wonderful for tighter images of the landscape, and especially mountain peaks, while remaining relatively lightweight, small, sharp, and reasonably priced. I’ve been very satisfied with this lens!
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 – This lens has been used for most of my wider night photographs for many years. The lens can be found fairly cheap, it doesn’t weigh a lot, and it’s surprisingly sharp, especially during the day. It does suffer from some serious distortion, and it is a manual-only lens with physical controls for aperture and focus, but in the right scenarios, it has been a life-saver for me!
Accessories
Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R – This is the adapter I use to bridge my EF lenses to my Canon EOS R5 mark II. It does its job!
FLM CP-30 S4II – this is my go-to tripod for daily use. I love this thing -very light, incredibly stable, and FLM provides some of the best user support of any company I’ve purchased from.
Really Right Stuff BH-40 Ball Head – This ball head has been excellent. Feels very sturdy, and maintains a very low profile which has been an asset in reducing the size of the equipment I’m traveling with.
Sunwayfoto PCL-5DIV L bracket – this is the L bracket I use for my 5D Mark IV. It has been great, and has never let me down!
SmallRig L-Shaped Mount Plate – this is L bracket I use for my R5 Mark II. I’ve only used it a few times, but it seems to be doing a good job. I will note, however, that the opening on the L bracket is fairly large, so you will need a larger Arca Swiss clamp to use it. The L bracket does interrupt free movement of the flipping screen, but the opening in the L bracket does ensure that you can still use it and see it from variable angles.
Shimoda Explore V2 35 Backpack – This bag has been pretty good. It has kept my gear safe and on my back where I want it. I also really appreciate the back entry and side access.