What do you make

I specialize in mountain landscape and adventure photography. 

Where’s home, and what do you like about it

I happily call Jasper, Alberta home! I love Jasper's mountain setting - we've got a lifetime of adventures at our doorstep, a wilderness playground with an incredibly scenic backdrop; the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

What’s your origin story? How did you get started with this work?

Photography is the visual outlet to showcase my interpretation of the world. I go by the name of Luuk Wijk; unpronounceable for most of you - I understand. I was born between the colourful flower fields of Holland in the spring of '89. By reaching the semi-mature age of twenty-one I decided that those fields were too flat and I traveled to the mountains. I bounced happily between continents for some years and eventually found my home in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Since 2014 my PO box can be found in Jasper, Alberta. My tent and vehicle somewhere in the surrounding mountains. My love for photography grew while traveling. Through this medium I found a way to show my digital "friends" were I was, what I saw and how my world was ever-changing. Luuk Wijk Photography is still based on that principal and is nowadays mainly focused on capturing mountain landscapes and year-round adventures in the Canadian Rockies. 

What pushes and/or inspires you to be creative?

I originally moved to Canada to spend the winter months in the mountains. I am a passionate snowboarder and dedicate my winters to the search of fresh snow and new lines. Yet the summer months have made me truly fall in love with my backyard. The Canadian Rockies are littered with breathtaking vistas; from glacier-covered mountains to cascading waterfalls and turquoise blue alpine lakes. How could I not become a photographer? I am fortunate to have the Canadian Rockies at my doorstep, a truly inspiring playground for the photographer, adventurer and snowboarder in me. My quest is to document the natural beauty of my backyard as I explore its wide-spread mountain ranges. 

How can people purchase your work?

I provide photographic services throughout the Canadian Rockies, such as private photo tours and group workshops, limited edition art prints and commercial assignments.