Windland Smith Rice Awards 2015 Grand Prize Winner
Based in Toronto, Megan is an internationally recognized professional photographer with a passion for wildlife and nature. She is self-taught and has a distinctive style which makes her photographs instantly recognizable.
She is supportive of conservation efforts to protect species and their natural environments and belongs to many groups which work to protect those interests. Her passion and love for the wildlife she photographs comes through in her photos which have appeared in countless advertising campaigns and in international publications including: Canadian Geographic, National Geographic, Audubon, Birder's World, Nature's Best Photography, Defenders Of Wildlife, National Wildlife Federation, Canadian Wildlife Federation, Photolife, Smithsonian, Readers Digest and more.
Megan is a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Recipient for her contribution to Canadian wildlife photography. This commemorative medal was created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Canada to honour Her Majesty for her service to this country. At the same time, it serves to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians.
Megan also leads private and group workshops and enjoys teaching others how to make the most of every opportunity they have the privilege of witnessing. She believes that intensive knowledge of a species behaviour, traits and habitat is paramount to successful wildlife photography and has an unending amount of patience which helps her in the field waiting for the perfect moment.
When she isn't travelling or searching for owls and other wildlife in Ontario, she keeps busy with studio photography of people and pets, lifestyle & event photography. Her pet photography can been seen all over the world in publications, calendars, in advertising and product labels.
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Sometimes I find it a bit overwhelming trying to keep up with the contacts that I have, let alone all the wonderful photographers that comment on my stream. Please understand that this is only because of time constraints and in no way personal or a lack of interest on my part. I also understand that life gets busy, so please don't feel obligated to comment on my stream.
PLEASE NOTE:
All of my photographs are copyright protected, all rights reserved. They may not be used for artist reference, blogged, reproduced, redistributed, copied or manipulated for commercial or personal use under any circumstances without my written consent.
© Megan Lorenz.
Please contact me via e-mail or flickrmail if you are interested in using my photos.
Prints can be ordered directly from my website at www.mlorenzphotography.com or by sending me an email.
Gear:
Canon 1D MarkIV
Canon 5D Mark 2
Canon 1DX
Canon 1DX Mark II
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8
Canon 17-40mm L
Canon 24-70 L f/2.8
Canon 50mm f/1.4
Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L IS
Canon 300mm f/2.8 L IS
Canon 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 L IS II
Canon 500mm f/4 L IS V2
Canon Speedlight 430EX
Better Beamer
Canon 1.4x Extender
Bowens Studio Kit
Gitzo CF 3541L Tripod and Kirk BH1
Velbon CF535 CF Tripod and QHD61Q ball head.
Kirk Window Mount
Singh Ray Filters
Trip Wish List
Newfoundland (July 2009, 2010 & 2013)
Alberta -Lake Louise,Banff (Summer 2010)
Montana - Glacier National Park (2009 & 2010)
Montana/Wyoming/Idaho - Yellowstone (Fall 2013), (Spring 2014)
Utah - Farmington Bay & Zion
California - Yosemite National Park, Big Sur, Coast
Wyoming - Tetons (Fall 2013), (Spring 2014)
Oregon
S. Africa - Sabi Sands,Kruger,Boulders Beach, (Summer 2011)
S. Africa - Botswana
S. Africa - Zimbabwe (Zambezi River & Victoria Falls)
East Africa - Tsavo,Tanzania
East Africa - Kenya, Masai Mara (Summer 2011)
Galapagos
Alaska - Homer,Denali,Katmai - Hallo Bay
Costa Rica (Feb 2012 & 2013, 2014,2015)
Manitoba - Churchill
British Columbia - Khutzeymateen
Wales - Skomer
England - Norfolk,Findon,New Forest,WHF in Kent (Summer 2012)
Quebec - Bonaventure Island
Showcase
- JoinedOctober 2007
- HometownOakville, Ontario
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Testimonials
Very talented nature photographer!
Une galerie qui nous immerge au cœur de la vie de la nature avec des réalisations absolument magnifiques que l'on ne se lasse pas d'admirer...Un très grand bravo pour votre travail remarquable, un grand merci pour votre magnifique partage !
An animaliar gallery of an incredible qualité !!!... I've rarely seen that !!!...
I'm not big on long and drawn out speeches and testimonials, so I'll keep this brief. Megan is without a doubt, THE BEST wildlife photographer I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Her work is always inspirational and motivating to me personally, and if I can ever be even half as skillful and talented with a camer… Read more
I'm not big on long and drawn out speeches and testimonials, so I'll keep this brief. Megan is without a doubt, THE BEST wildlife photographer I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Her work is always inspirational and motivating to me personally, and if I can ever be even half as skillful and talented with a camera as she is, I think I could be happy with my own work. Keep it coming Megan! Oh and by the way, she's not just the best wildlife photographer...her other stuff is amazing too!
Read lessI CAME ACROSS MEGAN'S PHOTOSTREAM ONE DAY WHILE SEARCHING FOR OWL PHOTOS AND HAVE ENJOYED IT EVER SINCE. HER PHOTOSTREAM IS ONE OF THE 1ST I CHECK EVERYDAY AND SHE HAS NOT DISAPPOINTED ME YET. WHETHER IT IS AN ANIMAL IN THE WILD , OR A ZOO SHOT , HER PHOTOS ARE ALWAYS VERY WELL FOCUSED AND COMPOSED , AND SHOWS HOW … Read more
I CAME ACROSS MEGAN'S PHOTOSTREAM ONE DAY WHILE SEARCHING FOR OWL PHOTOS AND HAVE ENJOYED IT EVER SINCE. HER PHOTOSTREAM IS ONE OF THE 1ST I CHECK EVERYDAY AND SHE HAS NOT DISAPPOINTED ME YET. WHETHER IT IS AN ANIMAL IN THE WILD , OR A ZOO SHOT , HER PHOTOS ARE ALWAYS VERY WELL FOCUSED AND COMPOSED , AND SHOWS HOW SERIOUS SHE TAKES HER PHOTOGRAPHY. I AM GLAD TO BE CONSIDERED A CONTACT OF HERS AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING ALOT MORE GREAT PHOTOS FROM HER IN THE FUTURE. MEGAN , KEEP POSTING THOSE GREAT ANIMAL PHOTOS AND I WILL KEEP LOOKING AND COMMENTING ON THEM. KEN KEENER
Read lessArtistic is the first word that comes to mind when I think of Megan's marvellous nature shots. Her use of lighting, colour, framing and a true empathy for her subject shines through in every one of her lovely images. It doesn't seem to matter whether it's a bird perched on a fence, or a gorgeous view of some magical… Read more
Artistic is the first word that comes to mind when I think of Megan's marvellous nature shots. Her use of lighting, colour, framing and a true empathy for her subject shines through in every one of her lovely images. It doesn't seem to matter whether it's a bird perched on a fence, or a gorgeous view of some magical place, that feeling is still there. I have more of her shots in my favourite box than most others combined, and there would probably be more if I delved even further back in her photo-stream. Heaven knows what new heights you're going to hit once that big Canon 400mm or 500mm is in your hands, Megan! Yours is one of the first sites I check when I turn the computer on in the morning. You frequently make my day. Keep it up!
Read lessMegan is my favorite contact on Flickr. Her images continue to inspire and amaze me, and her kindness in both her comments and critiques reveal the wonderful person she is outside of photography. Megan has become my mentor on this site, and I'm honored to have her take the time to watch over my progress, offer su… Read more
Megan is my favorite contact on Flickr. Her images continue to inspire and amaze me, and her kindness in both her comments and critiques reveal the wonderful person she is outside of photography. Megan has become my mentor on this site, and I'm honored to have her take the time to watch over my progress, offer suggestions for improvement, and support my new photography habit. She's kind, funny, encouraging, forthright, and extremely, exceptionally talented. If you want to see the very best wildlife imagery Flickr has to offer, spend some time looking through her images.
Read lessMegan's Pics are full of nature at it's best! She lives in an area with an abundance of natural beauty. Excellent at capturing the many birds and other animals she has in her area, you will find each one a photograph you wish you'd taken. I am always delighted when visiting her photostream as she takes photographs that… Read more
Megan's Pics are full of nature at it's best! She lives in an area with an abundance of natural beauty. Excellent at capturing the many birds and other animals she has in her area, you will find each one a photograph you wish you'd taken. I am always delighted when visiting her photostream as she takes photographs that I love, of nature in all it's splendor!
Read lessMegan is an extremely talented photographer, who really loves her passion and who produces amazing pictures of a professional quality. Every of her shots is a surprise and a pleasure for the eye. She really experiment in a lot of different fields, which makes her photography an entertaining and unforgettable experience… Read more
Megan is an extremely talented photographer, who really loves her passion and who produces amazing pictures of a professional quality. Every of her shots is a surprise and a pleasure for the eye. She really experiment in a lot of different fields, which makes her photography an entertaining and unforgettable experience. She really excels in animal or studio photography, here the results are simply incredible! I'm looking forward to see more of her pictures in the future.
Read lessI cannot remember how I found Megan's photostream but I am glad I did. She has a keen eye for detail and compostiion. Her work is an inspiration.
Megan has a great eye for a variety of subjects. Her composition and lighting are flawless. Keep up the great work Megan! From freddy the frog to the big cats, Megans work blows me away!
Megan is a rising star in the art of photography. Her approach to each new image is always unique. The one outstanding quality I see in each of her images is simplicity. She comes right to the point knowing exactly what to include...but more important...what to leave out. Keep your eye on this photographer. You wi… Read more
Megan is a rising star in the art of photography. Her approach to each new image is always unique. The one outstanding quality I see in each of her images is simplicity. She comes right to the point knowing exactly what to include...but more important...what to leave out. Keep your eye on this photographer. You will always find stunning and inspiring subjects that have that special Megan Lorenz touch!! Gary Burdette
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