Vancouver on Canvas: Shane Kalyn

“Keep your love of nature for that is the true way to understand art more and more” - Vincent van Gogh

This quote greets Shane Kalyn’s customers on his website and summarizes the goal of his artistic journey which he captivates through a camera lens.

Born and raised in British Columbia, Shane always found himself fascinated with wildlife and nature. Which is why he chose to connect his career path as a fisheries technician - a job he loves - with a career in photography as both jobs created an opportunity to travel to any remote corners of the province. Ever since he was young, his passion for photography and a desire to imprison the beauty and wonders of nature impacted him throughout his adolescence.

In 2018, Shane became a part of the team at The Canid Project which is a non-profit organization. Their focus is on small animal welfare and Shane is now the Lead Photography Co-Instructor for the canid-based photography workshops.

4 Element Photos

Fast Food The concept of 4 Element Photos is the recognition of balance that hides within nature. As Shane has an extreme interest in these four fundamental blocks known as Fire, Air, Water and Earth. Each of his works fits a specific category of one of the elements, such as ocean views and its creatures are related to Water, and stunning humming-birds and vultures to Air. However, in many cases the audience may look at one specific photograph and wonder what element inspired Shane for that specific shot, as it collaborates the beauty of all four natural blocks? Such interesting phenomena could be a simple message that defines how one element could not exist without another and their symbiosis is what defines beauty that Shane captures in his works.

Every single photograph that is being represented by 4 Element Photos is not only executed professionally but also narrates a story. Just by scrolling through Shane’s portfolio, you may find yourself feeling like an explorer as each of the works takes you on an unforgettable adventure. Shane catches the most incredible storylines; such as wolves feeding on their prey, or wild kings of the Savanna getting into a deathly battle. Yet, his works are filled with a sense of peace and harmony as they represent a cycle of life and a deep understanding of our role on this planet.

Awards and recognition

Beak to Beak By looking at Shane’s masterpieces it is hard to believe that he is a self-taught photographer. His desire for an absolute purpose to capture the most out of what surrounds us is what has achieved him recognition all over the world.

Over the years of his artistic journey, Shane was able to participate in more than 10 Photo Exhibitions and receive over 50 awards and publications in not only National Geographic but Canada Geographic, BBC Earth, and British Columbia Magazine as well. One of his most recent accomplishments was winning the award in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition that is going to be officially announced in October.

Shane Kalyn is an incredibly talented photographer whose adventurous mindset made him visit over 47 countries, resulting in a loving audience from all around the world. From an early age Shane was able to view life as moments that he could catch within the lens thus inspiring many amaterour artists to grab their cameras and follow their calling!

If you are equally in love with wild nature, visit Shane’s website where you can purchase his works. Along with his art, you will be taking a piece of the adventurous spirit and wild beauty with you.

Learning about talented artists inspires us to take a leap of faith and procure our own dream of creativity and art. We offer professionally made prints on any material, custom-made frames and art supplies that will help you achieve your artistic goals in no time.

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