About Me

I’m Ken Anderson, a Canadian wildlife photographer and tour leader based in Alberta, with more than 15 years of experience photographing wildlife and guiding specialized photography tours and workshops.

My journey in photography began in 1985 with a Minolta Maxxum 700, initially photographing alpine skiing and sports. In 2010, my focus shifted to wildlife, eventually leading me to build photography experiences around the species and wild places I had become passionate about photographing.

I am perhaps best known for my Great Grey Owl photography tours in Alberta. Years spent in the field studying and photographing these remarkable birds have given me an extensive understanding of their habitat, hunting behaviour, seasonal movements, and the conditions that can create exceptional photographic opportunities.

Today, I lead a carefully selected collection of small-group wildlife photography tours in Canada and internationally. Experiences range from Great Grey Owls in Alberta and Bald Eagles on British Columbia’s remote coast to Atlantic Puffins in Quebec, Polar Bears in Churchill, Coastal Brown Bears in Alaska, and Jaguars in Brazil’s Pantanal.

I believe strongly in knowing the experience before I ask clients to travel with me. When developing a new destination, I personally travel there first whenever possible to photograph, understand the logistics, evaluate the photographic opportunities, and work with the local guides and operators who will be part of the experience. I want to know what my clients can expect because I have experienced it myself.

That preparation continues long before each tour begins. I put considerable attention into timing, accommodations, transportation, local partners, group size, daily schedules, and detailed pre-trip information. On many of my tours, accommodations and other major logistics are already included, allowing participants to arrive prepared and concentrate on what they came for: the wildlife, the experience, and their photography.

Small groups are a major part of how I operate. They provide photographers with more space, greater flexibility, more individual attention, and a better overall experience in the field while reducing our impact on wildlife.

Respect for wildlife is non-negotiable. I do not bait, flush, or harass wildlife to create a photograph. My approach is based on patience, understanding animal behaviour, maintaining appropriate distances, and allowing natural moments to unfold.

Ken Anderson Photography is licensed and insured to operate photography tours within Banff and Jasper National Parks and Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, providing professionally operated photography experiences in some of Canada’s most spectacular protected landscapes.

After decades behind a camera and thousands of hours in the field, I still believe the experience matters just as much as the photograph. My goal is to give photographers exceptional opportunities, remove as much of the uncertainty and logistical work as possible, and create wildlife experiences they will remember long after they return home.