Photojournalism - Vancouver

Tales close to home and around the world by Ian Harland


Welcome to my portfolio of photojournalism and editorial photography. I'm Ian Harland, a Vancouver-based photographer with a deep interest in storytelling. My work is varied and while many of my narratives are deeply rooted in the themes of nature and wildlife, I explore a diverse range of subjects, each with its own unique story. My ability to capture the essence of these stories through my lens has led to collaborations with editors and journalists worldwide, adding depth and context to their publications.


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Man sitting on a treehouse during a pipeline protest in Burnaby, British Columbia.

Tree sitting for the climate

A group of passionate environmentalists fiercely opposed to the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project.

Published in National Observer & Chatelaine.

Man paddling away from his off-grid floating home, 'Shadow's Nowhere Island,' in Vancouver, Canada

Shadow’s Nowhere Island

17+ years of off grid living. What began as a desire to escape the chaotic world around him, turned into a mission to protect nature.

Girl in traditional Chinese attire at blue hour in Sun Yat Sen Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver

An assignment shot for the National Post X Destination Canada to promote interprovincial travel.

Protestors blocking Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver to advocate for saving old-growth forests in British Columbia

Save Old Growth

Civil disobedience aimed at stopping old-growth logging in British Columbia.

Published in National Observer.

Climbers huddled around a computer in their home in Cuba, planning routes and displaying climbing stickers on their fridge

Cuban Climbers

Climbers in Cuba are following their passion despite having to break the law to do so.

Matthew Lien smiling in front of his piano at his home

Famous a world away

The story of a Yukoner who sings songs about nature and went multi-platinum… In Taiwan.


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Storytelling Photography Portfolio


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