“Curtis is the only reason I have Instagram”
- His Mother
A Few Good Yarns
Self-portrait with stuffed puffin from the mall. (2020)
Curtis Jones is an acclaimed photographer and storyteller from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, known for his expertise in capturing the stark beauty of isolated and challenging environments worldwide. His adventures have led him across the icy landscapes of Greenland and Antarctica to the expansive Gobi Desert.
Raised in a culture rich in storytelling and spending over a decade in the Canadian Arctic, His work reflects a profound connection between humans, exploration, and nature. His work is not just about the images but also the stories behind them, immersing himself in the environments he documents, sometimes under extreme conditions. This deep engagement with his surroundings enables him to bring unique perspectives to his audience, touching on themes of isolation, history, culture, and wildness.
Building from clean compositions and strong narratives, Curtis's photographs have been featured in National Geographic Explorer, Canadian Geographic, The Globe and Mail, and the Huffington Post. His commercial projects focus on environmental initiatives, literacy, national parks, tourism, and food sustainability.
Teaming up with adventure athletes, production companies, local communities, and tourism agencies, he has worked with brands such as National Geographic, Creative Live, Elinchrom, F-stop Gear, Offbeat Photography, and Intrepid Travel.
An experienced photography and polar guide, Curtis leads workshops in locations as diverse as Greenland, Antarctica, Mongolia, and his home province of Newfoundland. These workshops focus on capturing impactful compositions highlighting the profound beauty and history of wild spaces. All to share the stories and images in the hope that you go out and create your own, to get you excited to see the world, to explore a little further, and to grow a little more. Finding lasting connections to the planet, your community, and yourself.
Greenland Sled Dogs
Photo: Stephen DesRoches