About
I was born in St. Johns, Newfoundland in 1994. My family moved across the country to Salt Spring Island in 1996. Currently I work as a full-time nurse, but photography is what inspires me. My interest in photography was inherited from my mum and her father who were both drawn to photography themselves. I delved into photography after being gifted a Canon camera by my mum in 2010 - the interest has grown into a lifestyle for me ever since.
After many years of shooting varied subjects from landscapes to product work, I found my niche after a magical experience photographing pacific coastal wolves. Since then my inspiration has been drawn from wildlife photography, with a focus on advocating for ethical conservation and protection of our wild spaces. I would like to thank the Lkwungen (Songhees) people whose land we (in Victoria) reside upon today.
After many years of shooting varied subjects from landscapes to product work, I found my niche after a magical experience photographing pacific coastal wolves. Since then my inspiration has been drawn from wildlife photography, with a focus on advocating for ethical conservation and protection of our wild spaces. I would like to thank the Lkwungen (Songhees) people whose land we (in Victoria) reside upon today.
Exhibiting History:
Three prints shown at a private exhibition on Salt Spring Island (2013)
Two prints donated to First Annual Takaya Arts Festival silent auction (October 2020)
One print donated to Pacific Wild “Wild Auction” (October 2020)
Three prints shown at a private exhibition on Salt Spring Island (2013)
Two prints donated to First Annual Takaya Arts Festival silent auction (October 2020)
One print donated to Pacific Wild “Wild Auction” (October 2020)
"When PacificWild.org launched their 2020 online art auction I was attracted to the framed photograph “Mother Wolf” and placed my bid. Lucky for me, I ended up being the winner of the item. The photograph, taken by Tilai Ellis-Stairs is of an alpha female wolf in the early morning light, scavenging along the coast to find food for her family. She has 7 pups hidden in the nearby woods to feed! I received the framed photograph today (packaged with a lot of care) and am absolutely astounded at how beautiful it is. Tilai captured the wolf looking directly towards the camera and the image is crystal clear. The wolf’s eyes are captivating and relay the intelligence of this most majestic apex creature who is entitled to live a life in natural, pristine British Columbia wilderness without fear of being hunted or culled. I originally bid on the piece with the intention of giving it to my husband for Christmas but I think it will now be hung on the focal wall of my office. It is absolutely stunning!
-Corinne Robson, Anmore, BC"
-Corinne Robson, Anmore, BC"