Grant Harder

Last fall I was part of a small team that flew up to the Northern Rockies to make work for Destination British Columbia and Northern BC Tourism. Not all jobs deliver on multiple levels. This one did. It starts and finishes with the people. There were eight of us—3 talent, 1 producer, 2 motion, 1 guide and myself. We flew, hiked, swam (some of us!) and drove all over the area surrounding our base camp at Muncho Lake. We had all kinds of weather from a few windows of sun to a mid day snow storm. For a shoot like this to work everyone has to be onboard and be willing to shift gears at any moment. Each day had a loose plan at best. There were no scout days—just roll up and make work. And we did. I am incredibly grateful to be able to work in these environments with good people that are open and collaborative. Thank you to all involved. It was an absolute pleasure. Client: DBC + NBCT hellobc + @travelnorthbc Producer: Brian Peech @brianpeech DP: Marty Clemens @marty.clemens DP: Joel Clifton @joelcliftonmakes Talent: Tessa Antone @whatthehecktess Talent: Indra Hayre @indruh Talent: Jerome Cabrera @j_trone Guide: Jocelyn McDonald @peakwyldco Pilot: Legend, Urs Schildknecht Basecamp: Northern Rockies Lodge @northernrockieslodge

Mac DeMarco for The New Yorker—a wonderful afternoon that had all the ingredients needed for the delicious summer salad of assignments. Photo editor: Jo Imperio @joimperio (Thank you!) Writer: Amanda Petrusich @amandapetrusich DeMarco’s latest album, Guitar, came out last week. #macdemarco

Out last weekend in The New York Times Magazine @nytmag —a story on teens, from all over the world, and their relationship with climate change. I didn’t have to travel to Tanzania or Bangladesh, but I did make the trip from Vancouver to Jasper, Alberta, via Edmonton—a short flight and a 4-hour drive. Having grown up in Prince George, which is also about 4 hours from Jasper, I've visited this gorgeous mountain town many times. But this was my first return since the devastating wildfires earlier this year, which destroyed a third of the town. I was there to spend a day with Lucy, a 14-year-old who lost her family home in the fire. I didn’t know exactly what to expect when I arrived at her temporary home, 35 minutes from Jasper. But despite the heavy circumstances, we had a memorable day—starting with a hike, followed by a tour of the town and her yard, where her house used to be. Spending time with teens is always fascinating, and I couldn’t help but envision my own children at that age. If Lucy represents our future, I feel hopeful. She’s kind, thoughtful, curious, and grounded—qualities that sometimes seem absent in those who currently hold power and influence. Huge thanks to Lucy and her family for welcoming me into their lives, and to @shannonsimon for bringing me on for this assignment—it was a special one. Also, thank you to writer @charley_locke —be sure to check out the issue for her incredible words—and to all the other talented photographers featured: @tatsiana_chypsanava @yagazieemezi @florence.goupil @annaboyiazis @fabeha.anahita @enricanaj . Captions: 1-Lucy hiking on The Old Fort Point trail near the town of Jasper, Alberta. 2-The remains of a residential home, following the 2024 wildfire, in Jasper, Alberta 3-The charred remains of a forest viewed from the summit of The Old Fort Point trail in Jasper, Alberta 4-Lucy looking at what remains of her family home in Jasper, Alberta. 5-An elk in a burnt forest outside the town of Jasper, Alberta. 6-Lucy taking the bus to school from her temporary home outside of Jasper, Alberta.

Arc’teryx CEO, Stuart Haselden, for Bloomberg @businessweek . Thank you to @donnacnyc_photo for the assignment and @kylegibson.jpeg for the assist. Other than a dog urinating on a sandbag and me setting a camera bag down in a pile of dog 💩, all went well on this one. However, in the Game of Life Dogs: 2 Grant: 0

Happy to share a couple of photos of mine that have made it into the annual award book of American Photography 42 @american_photography_winners . Thank you to the judges and thank you to @sandra_zark and @montecristo_mag for all your trust over the many, many years we have been working together.

Force of nature, Tanya Tagaq, for @montecristo_mag cover story. @tanyatagaq Story: Fiona Morrow @fiona_morrow Creative Director: Sandra Zarkovic @sandra_zark Photographer: Grant Harder @grantharder Stylist: Leila Bani @leilareira Hair and Makeup: @pincottmakeup for @hyperelations using @oribe Hair and Makeup Assistant: @lindsaytannermakeup Digitech: Christoph Prevost @photostoph Photo assistant: Kyle Gibson @kylegibson.jpeg

Photographed this past November: Sea to Sky Highway for @wildsam .

Photographed this past November: Sea to Sky Highway for @wildsam .

To end the year—cranberry farming in Pitt Meadows, BC. For @montecristo_mag Creative Director: @sandra_zark Farm: @hopcottfarms

Mesmerizing cranberry farming at @hopcottfarms for @montecristo_mag .

I get great pleasure in mixing the fresh with the dusty and once a year, or so, I put a collection of work together for my website. If you’re interested in what serenity looks like in my brain, view the work as thumbnails, perhaps even on a screen that isn’t your phone. Perhaps. Thank you to all the collaborators: @clotiorozco @newyorkermag @travelandleisure @macleansmag @cntraveler @measuredarchitecture @montecristo_mag @tantoocardinal @legendssscafe @telegraph

Outtakes. Mac DeMarco for The New Yorker. @newyorkermag 1st photo was our first setup and maybe even the first photo taken. 2nd photo was the one of the last. I had the pleasure of seeing Mac play live recently, and after spending time with him one on one, watching him perform for a sold-out crowd was something else entirely. Dude is one of one. #macdemarco