Who is Kristian Gillies?
Kristian Gillies is a Conservation Biologist and Photographer based on Vancouver Island, B.C. Growing up on the beautiful South Coast of New South Whales in Australia, Kristian was immersed in the ocean and surrounding seascapes from a young age, quickly developing a passion for surfing. Spending every spare minute in the ocean, Kristian quickly found an interest in its inhabitants leading him to study Conservation Biology at the University of Wollongong.
After completing his degree, Kristian travelled to California where he undertook an internship studying the largest animal to ever live - the blue whale. It was during this internship that Kristian picked up his first DSLR camera and began his journey photographing wildlife.
Kristian now works as a Biologist on Vancouver Island, where he is fortunate to get to carry his camera along on most jobs. When he isn’t out taking photos you can find Kristian surfing along the west coast of Vancouver Island with his friends or exploring the intricate system of inlets along the inside passage.
Kristian hopes to use his imagery to inspire others to care for the natural world by promoting the beauty and grandeur of the animals and landscapes around him.