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For this month’s profile we leave New Zealand shores and head to North America with  Adam Gibbs.

Name	Adam Gibbs
Photography Awards/Honours	2nd 2017 International Landscape Photographer of the Year
Current camera	Nikon D850
Favourite camera you have ever used/had	ShimoToho FC45x 4×5 camera
Which do you prefer?	Either – no preference
And why?	Digital for its ease of use, film is what photography is all about, skill behind a camera not a computer.
Which medium do you prefer?	Both – no preference
And why?	Prints are more tactile, have a lasting presence and are second to none when a fantastic print is viewed in optimum light. Projected, instant, a great way to show the world or larger audience without a lot of effort.
How did you get into photography and when?	I got into photography in the 80’s after reading a book about nature photography written by John Shaw. I was captivated by the quality of images and wanted my photography to have the same appeal.
What keeps you inspired with your photography?	Canada has a wealth of wilderness areas and living on the west coast I am constantly inspired by my surroundings. Photography is somewhat of an excuse to get me out and explore.
Do you have a particular theme that would summarise your photographs?	Wilderness landscapes, nature, intimate scenes of nature especially woodland, ancient old growth forest.
Where is the best place that you have been to take photos?	Very hard question to answer as there are so many. The Enchantments in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washingon always comes to mind. Tonquin Valley in Jasper National Park, Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island, Lake O’Hara in Yoho National Park. Carmanah Provincial Park on Vancouver Island.
What piece of equipment could you not do without in your camera bag?	Extra batteries for the camera, bit tongue and cheek but true, I have been known to leave home without batteries.
Do you have any advice for your fellow photographers?	Photograph the things that you love to shoot. Above all else concentrate on light and its effect on your subject or just photograph the light itself.
Do you have any favourite photography related websites or web resources that you’d like to share with us ? (this includes your own)	Youtube Channels https://www.youtube.com/adamgibbsphotography

Adam’s full bio here