Bio
Rachel Jones Ross has always been compelled to explore. When her children were small, she explored the world through research and study in social psychology, earning a Master of Science. As her children grew, so did her explorations; she is a licensed pilot, and a certified diver. Today Rachel explores through travel and photography.
Rachel is an avid stargazer. Her photography is deeply inspired by the night sky, and the stories it tells. She utilizes a series of techniques to capture her starry landscape images, turning hints of light into detailed scenes of our place on Earth, and its place in the Universe. Rachel is a member of the Sony Alpha Imaging Collective, and a PhotoPills Master. She teaches workshops from her home in the Canadian Rockies, Norway, Finland, and Mongolia.
“It is a privilege to represent Canada in the World Photographic Cup. There are so many incredible artists in the landscape and nightscape community, and it brings me so much joy to celebrate with the team on the world stage.”
2025 – Nature / Landscape
One of the most unique aspects of chasing the aurora borealis in the Canadian Rockies is the ability to photograph the northern lights along with the rising Milky Way. For this magic to happen, the solar storm must be strong enough to push the auroral oval south (in the direction of the galactic core of the Milky Way), but not so strong that the light from the aurora washes out the stars. On this night, the sun and stars aligned, creating this soft dreamscape of greens and blues.