A Photographer’s Guide to Haida Gwaii


A free guide for travellers who want to photograph Haida Gwaii with curiosity, respect, and care.


Haida Gwaii is not a place to rush through. The weather changes quickly, the tides shape the rhythm of the day, and the most meaningful photographs are often found in quiet moments: moss after rain, light through the forest, ravens at sunrise, or the sound of waves returning to shore. This free guide is an invitation to slow down, look closer, and photograph these remarkable islands with care.


Inside, you’ll find reflections, photography prompts, field notes, and gentle guidance for creating images that capture more than a beautiful place. My hope is that this guide helps you travel thoughtfully, notice deeply, and return home with photographs that remind you not only of where you’ve been, but how deeply you learned to see.


Inside the Guide

  • A letter to the photographer
  • How to photograph with care and respect
  • Five things worth photographing on Haida Gwaii
  • The rhythm of light, rain, fog, and changing weather
  • Creative photography prompts
  • Reflections for after the photograph
  • A note of gratitude to local photographers and storytellers


Download The Free Guide Here


Thank you for choosing to experience Haida Gwaii with curiosity, patience, and care.

Lucy Sager ~


Field Notes Photography

“May this guide be the beginning of a lifelong practice of noticing, wherever your journey takes you next."”