I watched these two cubs grow from tiny bundles of fur three years ago to the young adults that they are now, on their own for the first time. I feel so privileged to live in an area like this where seeing and photographing these magnificent animals is possible and I hope you enjoy these pictures half as much as I enjoyed taking them!

Please note: The bears in these photographs are wild bears. I photographed them from the safety of my vehicle and did not approach the bears. As a wildlife photographer it is always a fine line to walk between getting a shot and not disturbing or unnecessarily habituating an animal like a grizzly bear. I believe my photography of these bears is more beneficial to them than it is detrimental, particularly given that I have a chance to show the world what amazing and beautiful animals grizzly bears are and to relay to you how tragic it is that the province of Alberta continues to offer residents and foreigners the opportunity to legally hunt them. If you are interested in finding out more about grizzly bear conservation in Alberta and British Columbia, please contact me at the email address below.