Brittany Crossman Photography

2018 Year in Review

12/27/2018

First off, I want to thank everyone for their support this year. Never in a million years did I think I'd have 15k followers on Instagram, front covers of magazines, and sold out workshops & tours. 2018 has truly been a fantastic year. I am very grateful for all the support, and really looking forward to what 2019 has to bring! As 2018 comes to an end, I thought I'd share ten of my favorite images from this past year.

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Red fox vixen greeted by kits.

Life in the Fjords
This year, I had the opportunity to travel to Iceland specifically to photograph blue morph (colour phase) arctic foxes. This was my first trip outside of Canada to photograph wildlife. After many hours of searching + waiting around testing my patience, this fox decided to make an appearance along the rocky shoreline.

Bull Moose
After many unsuccessful attempts to photograph moose over the last couple years, it was an exciting moment to capture this handsome bull. He was also with a cow, and two other cows were seen this particular day as well. More often then not, when I go out hoping to photograph wildlife I come home empty handed. Moments like this make all the effort & hours invested feel worth it.

Atlantic Puffin
2018 was also my first year photographing Atlantic puffins. They had been on my list of species to photograph for years.

Heart and Soul
This mother fox stole my heart this past spring. With her den a two short minute drive from my house, I got to visit them quite often. This busy mother had a total of eight kits which kept her very busy. Although she did have a mate, he was rarely around. Back and forth she went to the den, dozens of times daily, always bringing back food for her hungry kits, and only stopping for a moment to let them nurse.

Wild Thoughts
A red fox kit peers out at the world. This image was taken during The Canid Project's May Urban Red Fox workshop lead by myself and Amy Shutt. We met some very lovely, talented photographers, saw well over a dozen foxes, and had a great time!

Mates
2018 I was also able to get out to a Northern gannet nesting colony with one of my friends. This was another species that had been on my photography bucket list. There was thousands of birds, the weather cooperated, a truly spectacular trip!

Desert Bighorn Sheep
I've seen desert bighorn before 2018 when I went to the grand canyon a few years back, however, this year I was able to capture a handful of images. This year, I ventured to Zion National Park (Utah) with my brother, what a gorgeous place! Can't wait to return someday.

Whats the Hold Up?
Young raccoon at a wildlife rehab wondering if it is feeding time yet. This year I was given the opportunity to document everyday life at a wildlife rehabilitation center, from feedings to cage clean up. This was a great experience, and I really got the chance to see the blood, sweat and tears that go into this line of work. Whenever I can, I always like to give back to these rehabs by volunteering my time to help out with photographic needs or decorating the walls.

Bald Eagle
I don't usually have the best of luck with birds. 2018 did provide me with a few memorable encounters, like this eagle that was feeding on roadkill alongside of the highway in PEI.

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2017: A Year in Review

12/16/2017

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A Year in Review: 2017

Usually I make this post the last week of December, but this year I will be away, and up until then I will be busy, so this year it comes a bit early. Typically, I share my ten favorite images I have taken over the year, paired with photo tips, stories and/or accomplishments, but this year will be a bit different. I will be sharing 10 photos, but from a wildlife photographer that has greatly impacted my life.

2017, Where to Start?

2017 has probably been one of the best years, accomplishment wise for myself. I had one of my images grace a magazine front and back cover for the first time, along with a handful of images recognized by National Geographic, as well as Canadian Geographic. I also have my first photography workshops in place for 2018, one of which is already sold out, that I am really looking forward to teaching. With all that aside, hands down, what has made 2017 an extraordinary year is the amazing, supportive, creative, and inspiring people both young and old(er) I have met along the way. They have encouraged me to push forward, and to keep going despite how challenging, and frustrating wildlife photography can be. For that, I cannot thank them enough. They have provided great company for a passion that can sometimes feel lonely (though my introverted self does enjoy alone time). We’ve shared a few laughs, helped each other grow, exchanged numbers, supported one another, and formed friendships that will last for years to come.

One of these people however, has played a major role in my life this year. Earlier in 2017, I was asked if I was interested joining a non-profit called The Canid Project. The Canid Project's purpose is to present educational information through photography, non-fiction narrative, conservation photography workshops, community outreach programs, with the goal to inspire and shape current views on wild canid species. Being an avid wild canid lover, frequent fox photographer, I excitedly took up the offer without hesitation, and this is how I met Amy Shutt. Now, Amy isn't your average person (though her modesty would try to tell you otherwise). She is the most fearless, intelligent, talented, creative, hard working person that I have ever met in my life. She co-leads workshops in Africa, teaches photography in Baton Rouge, runs a red and gray fox wildlife rehab (rescue), director of The Canid Project, a mother, photographer, writer, the list goes on. In other words, she's incredible. Being involved with something as competitive, and sometimes cutthroat, as photography, it can be tough to make loyal, trustworthy friends. I definitely feel very fortunate to have met someone as genuine, sweet, and caring as Amy. She has been my support system, go to person, photo partner, teacher, friend, fan of my work, mentor, greatest inspiration, and so much more throughout 2017. I wouldn’t even know where to start to say thanks to this amazing woman. When she flew to the east coast of Canada from Louisiana this past summer to go out tracking foxes with me, I had a good feeling. When she arrived, and we stayed up until 4am discussing how much we love coyotes, and Dan Flores' book Coyote America, I knew I had met my match (ha!). She’s always been there to talk to, whether it be about the weather, relationships, red fox’s natural history, and everything in between. She has helped boost my confidence to a level I never thought possible, provided me with countless opportunities, great connections, always putting others before herself. Meeting someone with my best interest has been one of the greatest parts of my current photographic journey; its simply rare. I look forward to what is to come with The Canid Project, our workshops, trips, and other adventures in-between. I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for me this year and I am forever grateful.

Amy Shutt is an extremely gifted wildlife photographer. Her photo "Brothers" depicting two male lions photographed in Africa, was highly honored in this years Windland Smith Rice Awards, and exhibited at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C. For those of you not familiar with Amy Shutt’s work, please be sure to check out her jaw dropping photos on her website http://www.amyshutt.com & follow her on Instagram and/or Facebook @amyshuttphoto

Here are ten photos of Amy's that I absolutely adore, and I am sure you will too.

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2018 Year in Review

Mom
Red fox vixen greeted by kits.

Atlantic Puffin
2018 was also my first year photographing Atlantic puffins. They had been on my list of species to photograph for years.

Wild Thoughts
A red fox kit peers out at the world. This image was taken during The Canid Project's May Urban Red Fox workshop lead by myself and Amy Shutt. We met some very lovely, talented photographers, saw well over a dozen foxes, and had a great time!

Mates
2018 I was also able to get out to a Northern gannet nesting colony with one of my friends. This was another species that had been on my photography bucket list. There was thousands of birds, the weather cooperated, a truly spectacular trip!

Desert Bighorn Sheep
I've seen desert bighorn before 2018 when I went to the grand canyon a few years back, however, this year I was able to capture a handful of images. This year, I ventured to Zion National Park (Utah) with my brother, what a gorgeous place! Can't wait to return someday.

Bald Eagle
I don't usually have the best of luck with birds. 2018 did provide me with a few memorable encounters, like this eagle that was feeding on roadkill alongside of the highway in PEI.

2017: A Year in Review

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2018 Year in Review

Mom Red fox vixen greeted by kits.

Atlantic Puffin2018 was also my first year photographing Atlantic puffins. They had been on my list of species to photograph for years.

Wild ThoughtsA red fox kit peers out at the world. This image was taken during The Canid Project's May Urban Red Fox workshop lead by myself and Amy Shutt. We met some very lovely, talented photographers, saw well over a dozen foxes, and had a great time!

Mates2018 I was also able to get out to a Northern gannet nesting colony with one of my friends. This was another species that had been on my photography bucket list. There was thousands of birds, the weather cooperated, a truly spectacular trip!

Desert Bighorn SheepI've seen desert bighorn before 2018 when I went to the grand canyon a few years back, however, this year I was able to capture a handful of images. This year, I ventured to Zion National Park (Utah) with my brother, what a gorgeous place! Can't wait to return someday.

Bald EagleI don't usually have the best of luck with birds. 2018 did provide me with a few memorable encounters, like this eagle that was feeding on roadkill alongside of the highway in PEI.

2017: A Year in Review

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Mom
Red fox vixen greeted by kits.

Atlantic Puffin
2018 was also my first year photographing Atlantic puffins. They had been on my list of species to photograph for years.

Wild Thoughts
A red fox kit peers out at the world. This image was taken during The Canid Project's May Urban Red Fox workshop lead by myself and Amy Shutt. We met some very lovely, talented photographers, saw well over a dozen foxes, and had a great time!

Mates
2018 I was also able to get out to a Northern gannet nesting colony with one of my friends. This was another species that had been on my photography bucket list. There was thousands of birds, the weather cooperated, a truly spectacular trip!

Desert Bighorn Sheep
I've seen desert bighorn before 2018 when I went to the grand canyon a few years back, however, this year I was able to capture a handful of images. This year, I ventured to Zion National Park (Utah) with my brother, what a gorgeous place! Can't wait to return someday.

Bald Eagle
I don't usually have the best of luck with birds. 2018 did provide me with a few memorable encounters, like this eagle that was feeding on roadkill alongside of the highway in PEI.