Winter strips a place down to its essentials. In this vlog, I’m photographing Banff National Park in the dead of winter — working around frozen lakes, limited light, and quiet mornings at Lake Minnewanka and Vermilion Lakes. No rush, no crowds, just adapting to what winter gives you and waiting for the right moments to unfold. This isn’t about perfect conditions or chasing postcards. It’s about slowing down, making decisions in the cold, and letting winter shape the way the photographs come together. If you’re interested in landscape photography, creative process, or cinematic visual storytelling, this one’s for you. Locations • Lake Minnewanka • Vermilion Lakes • Banff National Park, Alberta Gear used • RED V-RAPTOR • Sachtler tripod