Nomad Megz

My Scholarship entry - Trekking the Laugavegurinn Trail

Iceland | Thursday, November 6, 2014 | 5 photos

Next to photography, trekking through remote landscapes is my passion, but I have always found it difficult to convey compelling stories through photographs. I love capturing and sharing the beauty of the world around me, but have lacked the guidance to reach wider audiences. My goal is to express how inspirational and spiritual the outdoors can be in an effort to actively get more people outside.

Following these passions has led me to a lifetime of amazing opportunities. Highlights include living out of the a van in New Zealand, snorkelling in the Galápagos’, trekking Base Camp Everest, driving ½ the circumference of Australia, and spending a month exploring Iceland.

I currently call the Rocky Mountains home as I am a photography practicum participant at The Banff Centre. This mentorship program has enhanced my confidence as a photographer, but I strongly believe that current techniques should always be re-addressed. For example, I have gotten into the bad habit of over processing my images. If given this unique opportunity to accompany Jason Edwards to the Peruvian Amazon, one of my main goals would be to work on getting the image I want at the initial capture stage.