Connor Stefanison, professional nature photographer, standing in snow carrying a tripod and wearing a camera and lens in a Cotton camera harness with mountains in the backgroundConnor Stefanison, professional nature photographer, standing in snow carrying a tripod and wearing a camera and lens in a Cotton camera harness with mountains in the background

Connor Stefanison

Connor Stefanison (1991) is a nature photographer from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Living in B.C. Connor has learned about wilderness firsthand. His photography draws from knowledge gained throughout his life engaging in various outdoor activities. He started photographing in 2008, when he was 17 years old. Growing up in a city with so many amazing wildlife photography locations allowed him to practice frequently and improve his skills. Connor's professional photography career began shortly after graduating from Simon Fraser University with a BSc in biology/ecology. 

Numerous publications have featured Connor's work, including:  Outdoor Photography, Outdoor Photography Canada, Canadian Geographic, Natures Best Photography, National Geographic Books, Canadian Camera Magazine, Wild Planet Photography Magazine, British Columbia Magazine, Ranger Rick, Audubon Magazine, as well as various books and newspapers. He has also worked on projects for organizations such as Audubon, National Geographic, and BBC. 

The Flight Path photo of a barred owl in flight by professional nature photographer Connor Stefanison who won the Eric Hosing Portfolio AwardThe Flight Path photo of a barred owl in flight by professional nature photographer Connor Stefanison who won the Eric Hosing Portfolio Award

Connor has been fortunate enough to be successful in multiple prestigious photography competitions. These include: