Award Winning Images Explained
Interview by Manpreet Sokhi
March 30, 2023
WPC Team Canada’s Jo-Anne Oucharek being interviewed by Award Winning Images Explained
In this exciting Alaskan adventure, join us as we take you on a journey photographing brown bears in their natural habitat. You’ll learn tips and tricks for capturing the perfect shot as the award winning photographer Jo-Anne Oucharek, shares her experiences and expertise in photographing these magnificent creatures. From the preparation for the trip, to the gear she brought and the techniques that were used, this video will give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to photograph brown bears in their element. She also share stories of her encounters with these amazing animals, including an up-close experience with a bear fishing for salmon at the top of a waterfall. So come along and immerse yourself in the beauty and excitement of photographing brown bears in the wild!
Jo-Anne as part of Team Canada is the winner of “The Best of Nations” Award at the World Photographic Cup 2023
“On my photography adventure, I continue to find ways to improve my craft.”
2023 Canada's Best of Nation – Nature/Wildlife
The brown bears in Katmai National Park in Alaska have some mad fishing skills. Only the dominant bears fish at the top of the falls, and this mama bear was fierce. Not only did she hold this prime spot, but she was also teaching her cub fishing techniques. Waiting and watching for 8 hours, action continually happening all around us, my patience and focus paid off, capturing this iconic moment…literally the last images on this day in Brooks Falls. This piece is called “The Catch”.
