Jess Findlay

Jess Findlay

Jess Findlay is a professional nature photographer based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. His interest in the outdoors was sparked by a childhood spent birdwatching, hiking, skiing and mountain biking. Since picking up a camera during his mid-teens, Jess has travelled to the far reaches of North and South America pursuing his passion. In 2011, Jess was named Nature's Best Youth Photographer of the Year and in 2014, was featured in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. His work has been featured in multiple magazines as well as the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and the London Natural History Museum. Jess now leads photography workshops in Canada, Ecuador, Peru and Costa Rica.

“While tracking elusive wildlife and seeking out unique angles, I more often than not find myself travelling through difficult terrain. From the snow-covered slopes of the Rocky Mountains, to the swells of the Bering Sea, Cotton Carrier has always kept myself and my valuable gear safe.”