Mason Unrau

With the images I share, there are often ideas or thoughts about life that accompany them. Many of the topics I discuss are inspired by personal experiences or conversations. These musings can only truly be tested in the context of a loving community. I hope you join me in moving through the unveiling process I discovered in the medium of photography and into a deeper understanding of the Good, True, and Beautiful life we are called to.

Activities That Bring Me Joy:  

• Walking through a nearby forest and noticing subtle details

• Mushroom & Berry Foraging

• Gardening

• My favourite veggies to grow: Carrots, Parsnip, Beets, Potatoes, Onions, and Peas, mostly to eat while I tend to everything else

• I also cherish growing and propagating houseplants.

•  Photography

• I've rediscovered film, which has reinvigorated my passion. I also love printing photos, so if you want any of my images on your wall, I'm sure we can work something out. 

• Reading Non-Fiction 

• Favourite Authors: Wendell Berry, Norman Wirzba, and Richard Rohr

• Listening to Podcasts

• Current favourites: The RobCast, You Have Permission, The Bible for Normal People, Ghostrunners, A Beautiful Anarchy, Songs & Stories, The Fundamentalists, etc.(I listen to a lot of podcasts)

• And recording my podcast, People & Place.

• Sipping whiskey with friends (I especially enjoy Laphroaig 10 and Old Pulteney Huddart)

• Thinking through complicated matters and creating an actionable plan for resolution

What About You?

Sharing work is always more enjoyable when there is participation, so if you share any of my interests or are exceedingly passionate about something entirely different, I would love to hear from you. 

- Mason

I’m a member of Nature First: The Alliance for Responsible Nature Photography and I’m dedicated to following the Nature First Principles:

1. Prioritize the well-being of nature over photography.

2. Educate yourself about the places you photograph.

3. Reflect on the possible impact of your actions.

4. Use discretion if sharing locations.

5. Know and follow rules and regulations.

6. Always follow Leave No Trace principles and strive to leave places better than you found them.

7. Actively promote and educate others about these principles

Feel free to contact me with any questions you have. This may include using my images, print orders, travel invites, projects you would like to collaborate on, or anything you think I would be able to help you with! 

I am now offering individual onsite or virtual workshops where we will cover editing or shooting in the field techniques. Please contact me for more information.

Based on the traditional territory of the Tsuu T’ina Nation, Ktunaxa Nation, and the Siksikaitsitapi - Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council.