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Eliot Slavens

I’m a photographer based in Edmonton, Alberta. Most of my images come from long hikes, early starts, and gaining elevation through whatever conditions nature brings. I’m drawn to first light, shifting weather, and the quiet moments found far from the trailhead. My goal is to create honest photographs that respect the places where they’re made. Beyond my personal work, I’m passionate about helping others tell their stories through natural, emotive portraiture.

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Featured Images

Pharaoh Peak at sunrise with rugged peaks, views of Egypt Lake, Scarab Lake, and Mummy Lake, and larches below.
A mountain ridge at sunset with a purple and pink sky, viewed from Pharaoh Peak.
A person standing on a rocky shoreline next to a calm, reflective Floe Lake with a backdrop of steep mountain cliffs, some snow patches, and a forested hillside under a cloudy sky.
A man standing on a rocky outcrop, overlooking a Floe Lake with snow-capped peaks in the background, surrounded by pine trees.
A hiker with a red backpack standing on a rocky shore by Floe Lake, with steep snow-capped mountains and evergreen trees in the background.
The ocean, crashing against a rocky shoreline and a lush green forest, is partially obscured by mist.
A foggy scene of a rocky coastline near Botany Bay, with a small island covered in trees, and calm water reflecting the rocks and trees.
A foggy forest landscape in Botany Bay with tall trees, rocky terrain, and a small pool of water.
Silhouetted tree branches against a backdrop of layered mountains during sunset.
A person walking on rocky terrain during sunset with mountainous landscape in the background.
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View fullsize A few frames from a group adventure up Mt. Yam. We ended up at the summit for sunset which is always a win in my books. - - #explorecanmore #canmorekananaskis #yamnuska #kananaskis #kcountry #rockymountainphotographer #adventurephotographer #hike #h
View fullsize Moments from an absolutely epic hike up Pharaoh Peak with @jack.thiessen and @kenbornelson last weekend. We were camped 9km from the summit, so we had to earn the sunrise views this time. Starting a challenging hike at 3:00 am definitely tests your c
View fullsize Legs were trashed after this one. The past couple summers I’ve made it a goal to do at least one solo trip. It’s a chance to reset, experience the quiet, and step away from the busyness of life. This turned out to be my biggest day hike
View fullsize My favourite shots from an epic day hike up Cascade Mountain. - - @j.ackson.cross @owen_slavens @landon.bartusek @alberta_parks #canmorekananaskis #cascademountain #banff #banffnationalpark #rockymountainphotographer #adventurephotographer #hike #h
View fullsize I decided to take my camera along with me this morning when I went for a run, and I’m glad I did. The classic west coast fog meant the conditions were perfect for some moody shots. - - #westcoastmoody #westcoastphotography #pnwphotography #pnw
View fullsize Convinced the whole family to repeat a short hike we had done earlier in the day to watch the sunset from the top. We had an almost perfect westward view of the valleys bellow which made for some pretty special light and some amazing layering. - - #
View fullsize My favourite shots from an epic backcountry hiking trip in Kootenay National Park. Floe lake was the highlight of the route and is definitely one of the most awe inspiring places I’ve visited. Despite some brutal mosquitos, pouring rain, and lo
View fullsize Got the chance to head to David Thompson country with @_anna_veenstra and @margaretgregoryy. Even though our campsite looked more like a homeless encampment, it was a great trip. - - #davidthompsoncountry #nordegg #adventurephotographer #carcamping
View fullsize Some shots from Cardinal Divide over the weekend. It was a beautiful but brutal ride and some additional training definitely would have gone a long way. @j.ackson.cross - - #gravelbike #gravelexperience #albertagravelgrinders #adventure #cycling #c
View fullsize Some favourites from a quick backcountry trip with @j.ackson.cross. - - @explorecanada @alltrails #AdventurePhotography #MountainViews #PeakPhotography #FujifilmXT3 #FujifilmPhotography #explorecanmore #nordegg #alpineclubofcanada #CanadianRockies
View fullsize Finally ticked Rimwall Summit off the list with @_anna_veenstra. The weekend was mostly overcast, but we were super lucky to have the sky open up for us right around sunset. Despite some pretty intense wind on the way up and only having one headlamp
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