Bio
Curtis Jones is an outdoor and travel photographer from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada who spends most of his time in climates rarely inhabited by people. Working for both the private and public sectors, his portfolio spans environmental initiatives, literacy programs, Canadian National Parks, tourism, and food sustainability. Collaborating with expedition teams, production companies, and local communities, he has built his career delivering an intimate view of the raw, wild, and often untamed. A seasoned photography guide, Curtis is often found leading photography workshops in the Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Antarctica, Mongolia, and Newfoundland – sharing his appreciation for photo adventures, tents, and solid punchlines with others. His approach to creative and commercial work gravitates toward clean, thoughtful compositions that are grounded in strong storytelling principles and connection with the subjects. Curtis has worked with such brands as National Geographic, Creative Live, Elinchrom, and F-Stop Gear.
“Be kind and try hard” is a philosophy I believe in and one I feel is reflected in my experience entering into the competition and with the organizers. I am proud to be a member of Team Canada and excited to help share everyone’s images and stories.”
2024 – Reportage / Photojournalism
Raymond – Blower of Snow, Breaker of Walls, and Wearer of Storm Hats has been tasked with holding the line, and he hasn’t stopped in days. In Newfoundland, Canada, 2020 rolled in like a punch in the stomach. Unprecedented snowfall amounts, tree-toppling winds, and an entire province shut down by Mother Nature. It was the province’s worst storm in decades. With a week-long state of emergency in place, a federal government response to call in the military, and everyone confined to their homes, Snowmageddon, it seems, was just a warm-up for what 2020 had in store. But in the typical Newfoundland fashion, we took to our shovels, supported our neighbours, and somehow became the envy of the rest of the country with a sense of humour as boundless as the unrelenting snowfall.