Canon Names Tyler Stableford “Explorer of Light”

Thursday July 17th, 2008

Canon USA has nominated Aspen photographer Tyler Stableford as their newest Explorer of Light. “We are thrilled to have Tyler on our team,” said Explorer of Light administrator Steven Inglima. “…Tyler was my first choice for an edgy, lifestyle photographer. His work shows athletic dynamism, social consciousness, a sense of danger and risk — and is technically superb.”

Stableford has won numerous “Picture of the Year” awards (not to mention his cover image on the 2007 Communication Arts Photo Annual) for his dramatic images shot in challenging environments, including those of Icelandic glacier caves and Colorado miners. In addition, Men’s Journal named him one of the seven “World’s Greatest Adventure Photographers”, and he had two award-winning adventure photos selected by PDN magazine’s July 2008 Great Outdoors photo contest

As an Explorer of Light, Stableford will teach seminars unique to his niche of outdoor sports, lifestyle and heavy industry. “I am honored to be part of this exceptional team,” said Stableford, “and to have the opportunity to share my passion for photography.”

Canon has booked Stableford to present a seminar at the upcoming PhotoPlus Expo in New York City. The October 23 talk is titled “World-Class Stock: Generating Ideas, Gaining Access and Creating Exceptional Work.”

It’s hard to keep up with Tyler, as his latest shoots include:

• Two lifestyle assignments for Disney’s new travel website, shot in Aspen and Vail
• Photographing the Cabela’s 2008 fall outerwear, menswear and workwear catalogs in the Aspen and Crystal valleys of western Colorado.
• A cover shoot in the Rocky Mountains for National Geographic Adventure’s upcoming September issue

Book him now, while he’s catching his breath!