The Experience


If you love the outdoors and escaping people, then this is a trip for you. Kitchi Island Outposts is a 3 man crew based in Manitoba and they rock. They have small groups travel to them from all parts of the globe so they know having a stellar website with lots of great imagery is important. When we were there 5 years ago, I photographed his Kitchi Island property and of course was happy to do it again at Apisko Lake (and celebrate my Dad turning 70, too!). It was 5 magical days full of fishing, cooking, cards, and photoshoots. I couldn't have planned for it to be anything better. It was an absolute DREAM for me.


Here's what you can expect when you book your fishing expedition:

  • drive to Matheson Island where the planes depart (which is about 12 hours from Nebraska). We stayed in Grand Forks, ND on the way to break it up.
  • load up the planes with all your gear, food, and bedding for the week (x6 people ... that's A LOT of CRAP)
  • fly private about an hour to Apisko Lake where a quaint cabin and fishing marina await you
  • set up house (my favorite part!)
  • fish your brains out
Panoramic view of wooden docks and seaplanes on a serene northern lake.

hard to believe everything on the dock fits in that little plane (including passengers!)

From a Visitor's Perspective


When you own your own business, it's easy to not see the forest through the trees. You sometimes need an outsider's perspective to boil down what your potential clients are looking for in an experience. That's why I always ask a shit ton of questions to my branding clients to get clear on what images will speak to your people. For Clinton (the owner of Kitchi Island Outposts), it's all about the scenery and the fishes. Canada truly is a beautiful country and I felt we highlighted all that Apisko Lake has to offer.


After seeing these images, does it make you wanna to book?

Long wooden dock stretches out into a serene lake on a sunny day.
Weathered driftwood pieces with text inscriptions lying on rocky ground.
Boat fishing scene with anglers enjoying a sunny evening on the water.
Aerial view of lakes and islands in wilderness landscape from high altitude.
Dense evergreen forest canopy viewed from below against bright sky.
Seaplane and dock workers preparing for departure at lakeside terminal.
A small floatplane is docked at a wooden pier on a calm lake.
Friends gathering for drinks and conversation on a rocky lakeshore during sunset.
Seaplane parked at wooden dock under bright blue summer sky.
Two people examine an old aluminum boat hull in a wooded lakeside setting.
Panoramic view of a seaplane dock extending into a tranquil lake surrounded by wilderness.
Interior view of a small aircraft cockpit with flight instruments and controls.
Pilot operating controls inside small aircraft cockpit during flight.
Scenic panorama of rocky shoreline and islands on a pristine northern lake.
Scenic lake view with evergreen forest shoreline and blue skies on a sunny summer day.

and that's not all...


It happens to rain a lot in Canada and it totally did during our stay. So what are we supposed to do when we're tired of playing cards and snacking?

We have fun with the camera, of course.

(the cabin made a great studio)

Interior of a cozy wooden cabin with natural light streaming through windows.
Dramatic black and white portrait with moody lighting and shadows.
Black and white portrait with crossed arms against textured background.

JJ as a depression-era inmate

Use what's available


There was this random jacket, hat, and tie hanging in the cabin when we arrived so of course I made JJ put it on. It's one of my favorite portraits.

Interior of a rustic wooden cabin with knotty pine walls and natural lighting.
Dimly lit cabin interior with person relaxing in comfortable chair.
Series of artistic black and white photos showing relaxed poses against wooden wall panels.

my Dad and his wife, Jana

Sunset portrait series on outdoor deck with dramatic cloudy sky backdrop.
Black and white outdoor portrait series with moody cloud formations.

our friend, Kevin