2025 Christmas and Holiday Markets on Vancouver Island

The holiday season is fast approaching and this year again I will be a vendor at several Christmas / holiday markets in Courtenay and Campbell River on Vancouver Island.

If you are looking for a unique gift and would like to support an artist, meet me at one of these markets. I will have beautiful nature prints and copies of my photo book Wild Vancouver Island.

• November 15, from 10 am to 4 pm, at the Campbell River Museum, part of the Campbell River Christmas Gift Tour.

• November 23, from 10 am to 5 pm, at the Crown Isle Christmas market.

• December 20 and 21, from 10 am to 5 pm, at the Filberg Centre in Courtenay. Hosted by Queneesh Indigenous Community Society. Entry by donation in cash or non-perishable food item.

Worldwide Shipping

If you can't make it to Courtenay or Campbell River, I ship worldwide. Simply order a book or print on this website before the holiday season rush. If you are not sure what to get, give them the choice with a gift card.

Save 50% on matted prints!

Save 50% on selected prints of nature and wildlife. Prints are 8 x 12 inches, the matte is 12 x 16 inches, offwhite and slightly textured. Each print is signed by Catherine Babault.

There is only one of each selected print on sale so first come, first served!

Go to the sale!

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Meet me at Winter Markets!

The holiday season is fast approaching. The time has come to think about unique gifts for your loved ones. Winter markets are starting to open their doors so come and meet me at:

- Campbell River Museum, on November 18, from 10 am to 5 pm;

- Union Bay Craft Fair, on November 19, from 10 am to 3 pm; and

- Black Creek Community Centre, on December 2, from 10 am to 4 pm.

I will have copies of my photo book Vancouver Island Marmot and some beautiful fine art prints like those below:

Venez me rencontrer aux marchés d'hiver !

La saison des fêtes approche à grand pas ! Le temps est venu de penser à des cadeaux uniques pour vos êtres chers. Les marchés d’hiver ont ouvert leurs portes alors venez me rencontrer à :

- Campbell River Museum, le 18 novembre de 10 h à 17 h,

- Union Bay Craft Fair, le 19 novembre de 10 h à 15 h,

- Black Creek Community Centre, le 2 décembre de 10 h à 16 h.

J’aurai des exemplaires de mon livre de photos Vancouver Island Marmot et de superbes tirages d’art.

Voici quelques-uns des tirages qui seront en vente :

Silent auction for the Fur Bearers until November 10, 2023

I have donated this beautiful print of a sea otter to the Fur-Bearer’s Fall Silent Auction. All proceeds will benefit Canadian wildlife. You can bid until Nov. 10 


Established in 1953, The Fur-Bearers is a charitable, non-partisan organization whose goals are to end the commercial fur trade and promote solutions for wildlife coexistence in communities.

On the cover of EVENT Magazine - Sur la couverture du magazine EVENT

Magazine EVENT poetry and prose on a desk. Cover image by Catherine Babault.

My artwork is on the cover of the award-winning magazine EVENT, Edition 51-3. This is the second time I have the honour of having a photograph on the cover of this prestigious poetry magazine.

You can purchase a print of this image titled ‘’Hello Yellow!’’ here. It is a photograph of the wooden facade of an old building painted yellow and weathered by the years.

Hello Yellow!

Une de mes photographies se retrouve sur la couverture du magazine primé EVENT, Edition 51-3. C'est la deuxième fois que j'ai l'honneur d'avoir une image en couverture de ce prestigieux magazine de poésie.

Vous pouvez acheter un tirage de cette photo intitulée ‘’Hello Yellow!’’ ici. Il s’agit d’une photographie de la façade en bois d’un vieux bâtiment peint en jaune et patiné par le temps.

Catherine Babault Holiday Gift Guide

It is the time of the year to find the perfect gift!

For a thoughtful and beautiful holiday gift, choose from a variety of fine art prints, a workshop (online or in the field) or a signed copy of my award-winning photo book Vancouver Island Wildlife, a Photo Journey. Or give them the option with a gift card!

And to make your shopping experience even better, get 25% OFF on fine art prints from 25 to 28 November, by using the promo code BLACKFRIDAY2023 at check-out.

Happy shopping!

Guide de cadeaux des fêtes, de Catherine Babault

C'est le moment de l'année pour trouver le cadeau parfait !

Pour un beau cadeau des fêtes bien attentionné, choisissez parmi une variété de tirages d'art, un atelier (en ligne ou sur le terrain) ou un exemplaire signé de mon livre primé Vancouver Island Wildlife, a Photo Journey. Ou bien donnez-leur le choix avec une carte-cadeau !

Et pour améliorer votre expérience d’achat, obtenez 25 % de rabais du 25 au 28 novembre, en utilisant le code de promotion BLACKFRIDAY2023 au check-out.

Bon shopping !

Photos abstraites, truc en photo et atelier du printemps

Loop - Abstract Photography

Les voyages font partie de ma vie alors, après plus de deux ans sur place, il était temps de sortir de l’Île de Vancouver.

Je prépare toujours soigneusement mes aventures : lieux à visiter, sujets à photographier, trajets, etc., c’est pourquoi je me suis rendue à Astoria, en Oregon. Je souhaitais photographier un vieux wagon rouillé, des bateaux abandonnés et des bâtiments marqués par le passage du temps. Ma préparation et le temps consacré sur place pour ce projet ont donné des résultats au-delà de mes attentes. Vous pouvez en commander des tirages.

Comme je mentionne souvent au cours de mes ateliers, il est important de prendre son temps sur le terrain : trouver son sujet, penser à sa composition, bien réglé son appareil en fonction des résultats escomptés (cadrage, profondeur de champs, vitesse d’obturation, etc.) Cela permet d’obtenir de meilleurs résultats que de prendre plein de photos dans l’espoir que l’une d’entre elles sera assez bonne et ensuite tenter de corriger ses défauts en post-traitement.

Ce printemps, reconnectez-vous avec la nature et inscrivez-vous seul(e) ou avec un proche à une excursion photo sur l’Île de Vancouver, en Colombie-Britannique ! Le printemps est un temps idéal pour voyager : c’est une incroyable palette de couleurs, la fonte des neiges fait gonfler les cascades et les animaux sont occupés avec leurs petits : des sujets très photogéniques. Je vous invite à vous inscrire à mon atelier du 27 au 29 mai, les places sont limitées à 5 personnes.

Holiday Season Shopping - C'est le Temps des Fêtes !

The Holiday Season is just around the corner. This year, send your loved ones who appreciate nature and photography a beautiful photo book on Vancouver Island, or a landscape, wildlife or abstract print, or book an in-person or online workshop. If you’re unsure which one they would prefer, ask for a gift certificate.

When you order a product or service from this website, you are contributing to the success of a small business owned by a woman. You are not sending me to space :-)

Le Temps des Fêtes arrive à grands pas. Cette année, offrez à vos êtres chers amoureux de la nature et la photographie un beau livre de photos sur l’Île de Vancouver ou bien un tirage de photo de paysage, abstraite ou animalière ou encore un atelier en personne ou en ligne. Si vous ne savez que choisir, demandez un certificat-cadeau.

Lorsque vous commandez un produit ou un service sur ce site Web, vous contribuez au succès d'une petite entreprise gérée par une femme. Vous ne m'envoyez pas dans l'espace :-)

Fine Art Prints Spring Sale

Get 25% off on all Fine Art Prints until Sunday! Enter promo code S8FNEZN at checkout.

Spring is the best time of the year to refresh the decor in your home or office. I have a selection of images of landscape, wildlife, abstract and black and white.

Feel free to ask me about any images found on this website.

Nature Photo Exhibition in Vancouver

I am happy to announce that my artwork will be exhibited at the Centre culturel francophone in Vancouver, from 21 January to 4 March 2021. This is a great opportunity to see my photographs in big format and get a better appreciation of my work as a nature and wildlife photographer. During your visit, you will see intimate portraits of fauna and flora, and wild landscapes of the West Coast. Details here.

The ban on events in British Columbia has been extended until 5 February at midnight, which means I won’t be giving workshops for the moment. In the meantime, if you are looking for inspiration and photo tips, I invite you to order a signed copy of my book Vancouver Island Wildlife, a Photo Journey.

Once workshops resume, only local residents will be able to sign up since non-essential travel is not recommended at this time in British Columbia.

Follow me on Twitter for the latest news, images and photo tips!

Wishing you all the best in 2021!

Latest news!

Since my book Vancouver Island Wildlife, a Photo Journey was released in early October, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Marc Fournier (Culture et Confiture, Radio-Canada), Jacques Dufresne (Boulevard du Pacifique, Radio-Canada), Pierre Chauvin (Radio Victoria), and Sheryl McKay (North by Northwest, CBC). Newspapers, such as the Comox Valley Record, and online media have kindly covered my book release.

Since October, I gave virtual presentations, in English and in French, to several organizations in British Columbia and beyond, and I have many more planned for the coming weeks and months. Follow me on Twitter to get the latest updates. Feel free to contact me if you wish to schedule a virtual presentation.

During the month of December, you are invited to see 15 of my photographs on exhibit at the Bayside Café in Courtenay. From 21 January to 4 March 2021, my photographs will be on display at the Centre culturel francophone in Vancouver.

Also my image of a Bald eagle eating a halibut has been published in the 50th edition of Nature Sauvage, a beautiful magazine issued in Quebec. My work will be on the cover of another magazine in January.

The holiday season is fast approaching. If you are looking for a unique gift for the nature lover or photographer in your life, consider getting a fine art print. Choose from a variety of prints featuring charismatic wildlife, beautiful landscapes or abstract art, and check a few names off your list! Prints come in various sizes from 12x18’’ to 24x36’’. And of course, there is always my book that will fit nicely under the Christmas tree.

Best wishes,

Catherine

Roosevelt elk on Vancouver Island

One of my best qualities is stubbornness but I prefer to call it determination. Last autumn, I was determined to photograph the Roosevelt elk in its natural habitat. As a wildlife photographer, I had envisioned some compositions, light conditions, behaviours, etc. In order to achieve my goal, I gathered information from different sources, tracked several herds all over the island, stepped in piles of dropping, snow-shooed in mountains and bush-walked with mosquitoes, but I kept on going because dreams do come true when you put the effort.

Earlier this month, I found a herd of cows with calves in a field. Calves were feeding from their mothers. The light and the scenery were perfect. These are my first images, I intend to get more this summer for my upcoming photo book.

While wildlife photography is very rewarding (sometimes), I respect animals and their environment: I use a telephoto lens, I don’t harass animals and I don’t overstay. The last thing I want is to stress them, prevent them from feeding or losing precious energy while fleeing from a pesky photographer. I apply this rule to all animals and I hope you do too.

Remember that you can support my small business during these challenging times by getting gift cards, ordering prints online or signing up for a workshop if you live in British Columbia.

Gift Cards

Not sure which print to get for that special person? Get a gift card and send it in a card or by email! The gift card can be used for prints or nature photo workshops with Catherine. It never expires. The gift card recipient can enter a unique code at checkout to subtract the gift card value from their order total.

Make someone happy today!

Happy Holidays And All The Best For 2020!

It has been a very busy year for Catherine Babault Photography and I am looking forward to an even busier year in 2020! I am working on a book project about Vancouver Island and currently getting more landscape and wildlife images. Still chasing the elusive elk…

In 2020, I will be giving many workshops in Tofino and on the East Coast of Vancouver Island. Tofino is very popular with nature photographers and offers great opportunities to improve your skills in the field. If you’re looking for a less touristic destination but still very inspiring, consider signing up for a workshop in the greater region of the Comox Valley, on the East Coast of Vancouver Island. As a local, I know the best places and times to photograph nature and wildlife in that area.

There is still time to order a fine art print for the nature lover in your family, for the holidays. This year, I have added over a thousand images in my archives so you have a big selection. Simply note the photograph’s reference number and contact me with your order.

You can also get a gift certificate for a print or a private workshop.

I wish you all the Best Holidays season and a very Happy New Year!

Black Friday Online Sale - 25 % off

The Holiday season is fast approaching. Have you thought about getting unique fine art prints for the nature lover in your family? On Friday 29 November ONLY, get 25% off on fine art prints when you enter promo code UA9AYCN at check-out.

Images are printed on archival paper for durability. Free delivery in the Comox Valley.

Enjoy!

Fine Art Prints Sale!

Are you looking for beautiful images to redecorate your home or office? Get your favourite one from yours truly at 25% off. Make your selection here or find more images in my archives.

Use promo code FALL2019 at check-out. The sale ends Sunday night.

Happy shopping!

Solo Exhibition at The Hub

If you’re in the Comox Valley in August, check out my solo exhibition at The Hub, 545 Duncan Ave, Courtenay, BC. I will be showing some of my best images in big format! 24 x 36 inches, the perfect size for that empty wall in your living-room or office.

I am also featured in the Comox Valley Record, page 19, issue of 30 July 2019.

Spring Sale!

25% off on Fine Art Prints! It’s time to redecorate your home or office with beautiful prints. Use promo code SPRING2019 at check-out.

Fine Art Print Sale

Free delivery in the Comox Valley!