Meet MJ Parks

At an elementary age, MJ demonstrated a discerning eye for the elements of design, passionately sharing the beauty of nature in all forms of art. Through photography she is most interested in capturing natural environments and documenting stories of people and places. Observing and conserving nature is a life long passion that informs her work. MJ has contributed her images and writings to environmental organizations in hopes to share the value of nature with others by aiding conservation efforts.

MJ completed a Bachelor of Photography receiving Honours from Sheridan College in 2018 where she learned technical and conceptual skills. MJ also received a Board Undergraduate Certificate in Creative Studies and Creative Problem Solving from Sheridan. This focus has broadened her knowledge of the creative process.

In the year of 2019, MJ worked on Vancouver Island with SeaLegacy and Cristina Mittermeier as an independent contractor. MJ also provided professional photography services for Destination BC, The BC Farmers’ Market Trail, and The Number.

In February 2020, MJ explored the people, places and culture of New Orleans, Louisiana. You can view the series here: NOLA 2020.

MJ has been working as a professional photographer, video, and photo editor as well as a creative consultant for the remainder of 2020 and in the year of 2021. She has been developing her own projects such as Algonquin and more!

Read MJ’s interview with the Roberta Bondar Foundation about her experience participating in the Bondar Challenge.

Awards and Accomplishments:

2013 Essar People’s Choice Award Winner of the Bondar Challenge (click the image below for more information)

2X Shortlisted for Canadian Geographic Magazine