Wildlife Artists: Wendy Erickson

Nature's Best Photography

I have been a Wildlife photographer for about 15 years.

Prior to my photography business and passion I was a Massage Therapist for approximately 20 years.

I have always had a passion for all wildlife and domestic animals as well. I have a past history working in veterinary clinics and mentoring with wildlife rehabilitators as well.

I have always wanted to work with wildlife in some way, shape or form and in 2010 I decided I wanted to expand my passion with learning photography.

My dad was an RCMP for 35 years and a crime scene photographer.

His mother loved to take pictures as well with 35mm film back in the day.

I was very overwhelmed in the beginning with my first DSLR and over time I decided to take a 3 year long distance photography course based out of New York Institute of Photography.

From there I have taken numerous online courses to further my education in different areas of photography with regards to Wildlife and nature photography as my primary genre.

I lived in the Qu'appelle Valley area for 25 years until we moved up to Christopher Lake in June of 2021.

Since we have lived up here on an 80 acre parcel in the boreal forest I have been able to expand my passion with different species of wildlife that were not available to me down south.