This blog is a collection of Photographer Brian Van Tighem's personal work, ranging from nature and landscape to fine art and documentary.
I only had a couple of minutes with Jessica and Jarrad as they were heading out west through Banff. Although we got some great photos in the rushed time limit, we’ll luckily have time to do a few more engagement photos before their December wedding. – Brian Van Tighem www.whiteleafstudios.com
The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel sits beneath the ridgeline of Sulphur Mountain at the juncture of the Bow and Spray rivers. Built in 1888, this ‘Castle in the Rockies’ is now a national historic site. – Brian Van Tighem
A recent attempt to hike through Gargoyle Pass in Banff National Park ended up with us having to turn around due to heavy snow and avalanche conditions. The long ridge walk up to the pass gave stunning views in all directions, and the sun came out for one of the last days before the major...
I came across this photo from this past summer and was caught by the vivid colours. It seemed suitable to post as a contrast to the dreary November days we are experiencing here in the Rockies. The red flowers are Castilleja Miniata; Indian Paintbrushes. These beautiful flowers are common along roadsides such as the ones...
Here are some of the natural decorations that caught my eye on Tunnel Mountain in Banff. I noticed the claw marks on the tree below as the last rays of sunlight were filtering through the trees. – Brian Van Tighem
