Bri Vandyke

Bri Vandyke is a Canadian nature photographer based on Vancouver Island. Deeply inspired by the quiet power of the Pacific Northwest, Bri is known for her work with Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) to create atmospheric seascapes and abstract coastal imagery. Her photographs are known for their calm, meditative quality—visual expressions of stillness, softness, and reflection.

Drawing influence from contemporary art, abstract minimalism, and her own experiences in nature, Bri has developed a disciplined approach that balances the expressive spontaneity of ICM with technical control. This process allows her to explore the emotional tone of a landscape, crafting images that feel both grounded and ethereal.

Bri’s artistic journey has been marked by several achievements, including participation in group and juried exhibitions. Her work has been displayed in multiple locations across British Columbia and is held in private collections worldwide. Her ongoing exploration of motion, light, and emotional resonance continues to define her unique artistry in contemporary fine art photography. Her goal is to create work that invites quiet reflection and a deeper connection with nature, knowing firsthand the need to find that connection.


Artist Statement

My work is rooted in a deep emotional connection to the ocean and the feeling it evokes in all of us—the sense of peace, joy, and grounding that arises the moment we step onto the shore. There’s something universal about that experience: the sound of waves, the open sky, and the pull of the tide. It feels like coming home. My mission with my art is to bring that feeling into everyday spaces so the calm and clarity of the coast can live with us, wherever we are.

Through Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), I create abstract, in-camera photographs that capture not only the appearance of the landscape but the sensation of being immersed in it. I let the camera move with the rhythm of the sea, guided by instinct, light, and emotion. The process is a balance between control and surrender, and each image becomes a kind of emotional echo, shaped by both intention and chance. What interests me most is not documentation, but interpretation. I want to express the quiet power of the coast—the way it softens us, grounds us, and reminds us to slow down. My work blurs the line between what is seen and what is felt.


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