Commercial and lifestyle photographer passionate about the outdoors.

Some days, I find myself embracing the role of a documentary photographer, excited about embedding myself into a great story. On other days, I’m excited about all the things that go into a large-scale, commercial advertising campaign. Essentially, as long as there’s a camera around and there’s great photos to be made, I’m all in.

I’m a big fan of being outside and a strong advocate for the protection of our planet. So much so that I created an environmental media project. Check it out here: www.goodplanetproject.com

I’m also a frequent contributor to Stocksy United. You can see that work here: www.stocksy.com/dylanleeder/

Located beside the Rocky Mountains in Calgary, Alberta but always appreciate the opportunity to shoot in new locations.

Clients

Ubisoft
Uber
Nobis Outerwear
Canadian Olympic Committee
Canadian Electricity Association
University of Toronto
National One Design Sailing
Canadian Music Week - Official Photographer
NXNE - Official Photographer

Yeti
Sport Chek
Atmosphere
Marks
Westjet
Air Miles
Avenue
Nintendo
Perrier

Exhibitions

Cuddling: A Visual Study @ Black Cat Gallery
Solo show - Self Curated. Produced by: Adam King

‘Sound Image’ @ Analogue Gallery & Field Trip Music Festival
Group music themed show.

‘IT’S BETTER TO BEG FOR FORGIVENESS THAN TO ASK FOR PERMISSION - The NXNE Photo Show’ @ Black Cat Gallery
Group show showcasing NXNE photographers

‘Art Of War’ @ Moniker Gallery
Group show & Silent auction for Cystic Fibrosis.

‘This Guy, This Girl’ @ Steam Whistle Brewery
Self Curated - Split portrait show. 

Instagram

The last of my images featuring @naturalgiftseafoods. It was such a great shoot with these two out on the water. I’m finding particular joy in photographing individuals who work hard outside. Hey clients, I’ll offer a 10% discount if the
@naturalgiftseafoods specializes in sustainably caught Albacore Tuna and Lingcod. As a family-run business, Kingsley captains the ship with his brother, Alistair, providing support. With various certifications and recognitions for their low-impact me
I have been hoping to shoot on a commercial fishing boat for a few years now, and with a few days to spare in Nanaimo, BC, I walked down to the docks and asked random fishermen if I could jump aboard to take a few photos. It didn’t take long be
@samuel.dickie at the top of a mountain. It seems that the more challenging the location is to access, the better it will be to shoot. Full shoot at the link in my bio!
A little shoot with Kelsey the day before the snow arrived. So excited for dry trails again!
It's been really (really!) cold this past week, but fortunately, January is dedicated to editing. It has involved a lot of computer time, focusing on completing projects, networking, and handling the less exciting aspects of owning a photography busi
I used to spend a lot more time taking photos without a specific objective. I used to go for photo walks, take my camera on hikes, or just shoot to shoot. At this point in my career, I prefer to use my camera to tell stories or collaborate with clie
While admiring the surf off the coast of Vancouver Island, I was pleasantly surprised when this kind gentleman walked up and introduced himself as Rivermouth Mike. He shared stories about how he used to live nearby and has been surfing the same brea
When you’re deep in the woods and don’t have a subject to shoot, you shoot your rental car. Or logging road traffic.
Looking back on 2023, I'm pretty excited about the photo work I was able to create throughout the year. Collaborating with new and exciting clients, building on existing relationships, and meeting incredible individuals through various creative proje