About
I've come full circle. I was born in Prince Rupert, BC then moved to Calgary, AB at age 3, then moved back to the west coast in 2009. I'm husband and father who's passionate about family and photography. I'm living the dream.
Contact:
778-440-3472 | chad@hipphotography.com
My Work
Award-winning freelance photojournalist living the life on Vancouver Island.
For over 12 yrs I've worked as a stringer covering everything to do with news, sports, portraits and features on the Island for The Canadian Press, The Globe and Mail, Postmedia, Maclean's and other freelance clients. I work regularly with the corporate industry and their projects. My love of portrait photography and lighting includes head shots for actors, models and professionals. I enjoy documentary wedding photography and capturing the moments that matter most.
Location
Living in the sticks of the Malahat area on top of a mountain less than 30 mins from Victoria, the provincial capital of British Columbia, Canada
Awards
2021: News Photographers Association of Canada Pictures of the Year- 1st place portrait of eco-anxiety teenager.
2020: News Photographers Association of Canada Pictures of the Year- 2nd place single multimedia category about floods in Cowichan Valley.
2020: News Photographers Association of Canada Pictures of the Year- HM personality category for flood victim.
2018- News Photographers Association of Canada Pictures of the Year- HM Ravens Indigenous youth navy program.
2015- National Newspaper Awards Citation of Merit for news feature photo for whale watching tragedy in Tofino, B.C.
2015-News Photographer Association of Canada 3rd place news picture of the year.