If there's one thing that @matt.snell taught me it's 'adventure first, photos second' Matt was always pushing for those unique shots, ones that are different then all the rest. Ya he was also about those 'road side shots', but he always wanted to capture them differently. Whether it meant staying out all night to capture the perfect shot of the stars, or scaling a summit before the sun came up to capture the sunrise. I love photography but I also haven't allowed it to take away from the adventure. Matts biggest inspiration was @paulzizkaphoto , along with who he also had the privilege of working along side over the last few months. We would have countless conversations about the work Paul would put into capturing the perfect image. Planning for weeks/months in advance for a shot, and really putting the work into making that dream come alive. I can truly say it's not very often you come across someone with that type of patience and determination to making that happen. Matt was a special one. He also inspired me to get behind the camera and start capturing my own images, whether it's through tripod or of others, which I've been enjoying oh so much over the last year. I've had my camera for almost 4 years now but would often get frustrated by it when I was unable to capture what I wanted and would put it away and pull out my iPhone or GoPro. You'll continue to be my inspiration for working on my own skills! ❤️ Like this photo here of @haileyplayfair on yesterday's hike up Nares Mountain . I often have people ask me about my adventures and some call me crazy. It's so much more rewarding hiking or spending hours getting somewhere to capture an image. These are the moments I hold so close to my heart and the ones I live for.
@matt.snell After meeting you 15 months ago, on Timbers first hike on Wasootch Ridge. Thanks to @mbiest for introducing us!!! I immediately knew there were going to be so many adventures to come. Your passion not only for photography, hiking and climbing but life in general was so incredibly contagious. You captured so many images of myself and @timber_tails that I have and will continue to keep so close to my heart. You inspired thousands of others through your own images of this beautiful world and they will continue to live on. We had plans for the next few months and it saddens me that you are not around to experience those adventures along side us, but you will certainly be in our hearts. You loved being behind the camera (hence why we don't have a ton of photos together), and you've surely inspired me to do the same. From timbers first hike, to canoe ride, back country skiing experience, night time adventures, bubbles at Abraham and so much more you were a part of many first for me and it wouldn't have been the end. Just like your mom said 'We can hate the mountain that took you too soon, but we also can't, you loved these mountains whole heartedly'. Miss you for always @matt.snell #freshairandfreedom *
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There will be a celebration of life held at the Banff Brewing Co. on June 14th from 6pm-8pm.
