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about

My inspiration comes from curiosities + collections; the old, discarded + forgotten; the normalcy of life which inevitably sparks conversation on the interpretation of 'normal'; and the passions of others.​
Whether animate or inanimate - puppets, old tools, humans, animals, little things - I always get more immersed in the subject than I intend to which paves the way for long-term projects and photo books.

As an adoptee myself, I continue along the inspirational lines of the old, discarded + forgotten by featuring the animal kingdom. Since 2005 I have worked at promoting the adoption of animals from shelters and rescues, and the last 10+ focussing my camera on my subjects. Taking the deep breaths, spending hours and days of quiet time awaiting the birth of puppies, travelling to foster homes, and spending countless hours in the presence of people who work tirelessly to help better the lives of our animal companions.
In 2011 I began documenting the retirements of former sled dogs - an often overlooked group - which has so far culminated in the production of three photo books, various articles, a comprehensive archive of over 200 dogs, and most recently as the cover feature in Issue #2 of Wunderdog Magazine out of the UK (April 2020).
Please visit I Was A Sled Dog to view this ongoing series.

Balancing commercial work, volunteerism and personal projects means I use a variety of processes and ways to capture my subject and tell its story. Most of my work is currently digital, however, I embrace my lo-fi roots by utilizing a variety of film SLRs, a Canon point and shoot and a twin-lens Rolleiflex.

Whether my photographs happen out in the world or in my studio... Whether they're au naturel, or utilize full props, make up and backdrops, it's all done with intention, exploration and observation.

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Print sales, commissions and inquiries:
hello[at]wendynesbitt[dot]com
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PRINT
Wunderdog Magazine Issue #6, Spring/Summer 2022
From our friends photograph and writing update on dogs I wrote about in past issues
www.wunderdogmag.com

Wunderdog Magazine Issue #5, Autumn 2021
The Bulldog Rescuer Who Nose Best 6-page spread, writing and photography featuring a local bulldog rescue and the issues surrounding the exploitation of one of the most popular breeds in the world.
www.wunderdogmag.com

Wunderdog Magazine Issue #2, Spring 2020
Sleddies Unite Cover photo and 8-page spread, writing and photography featuring my nine year documentary project following the post-working lives and adoptions of former sled dogs.
www.wunderdogmag.com

BCSPCA Animal Sense
Various editions from 2011 to 2013

Pique News, Whistler, BC
September 9, 2015
Happy ending for former Whistler sled dogs, Brandon Barrett https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/whistler-news/happy-ending-for-former-whistler-sled-dogs-2499098


Local business collaborations
  • Shampoo Hair Bar
  • CTV Vancouver Island
  • Cartier Farms
  • Breadner Veterinary Services
  • The Dahlia Society
  • Legends Comics + Books
  • Pic-A-Flic Video
  • The Torch: UVic's Alumni Magazine
  • Outlooks for Men - Man & His Dog Fashion Show
  • Rite Self Storage.

Photography volunteer collaborations:
  • Victoria Humane Society
  • Victoria Bulldog Society
  • Rosier Days Dog Rescue
  • Man & His Dog Fashion Show Fundraiser
  • Whistler Sled Dog Co.
  • WAG, Whistler Animals Galore Animal Shelter
FILM
Somewhere To Go: Punk Victoria
Documentary Film, 2017
Director: Paulina Ortlieb
Photographs within the film
https://www.facebook.com/somewheretogopunkvictoria

Sled Dogs
Documentary Film, 2016
Director: Fern Levitt
Photographs within the film
www.sleddogsfilm.com


EXHIBITIONS
Tools of a Hobby-ist Dentist
Saanich Municipal Hall
Summer 2017
Installation of photographs and display of old dental equipment in main hall display

The Old-Retold
Saanich Municipal Hall
Summer 2016
Photography exhibition in upper lobby and mayor’s office

The Old-Retold
Kay’s Korner Experienced Goods
2015
Photography exhibition in shop where many of the subjects were gleaned from

The Old-Retold
Shatterbox Coffee Shop
Winter 2013
Photography exhibition

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  • home
  • photography
    • curios + collections >
      • open the cabinet
      • play
      • little bottles
      • marionettes
      • the dollhouse
      • the old retold
      • bella's treasures
    • photo essays >
      • formerly abandoned
      • home studies
      • small worlds
      • the artist was present for 100 days
      • dale roberts studio j
      • the thorson family
      • highways and horses 4
      • highways and horses 3
      • highways and horses 2
      • highways and horses
      • the gaudins
      • horses
      • water to the woods
      • the broom cut
    • pets >
      • studio sessions-pets
      • before I go
    • portraits
    • bands
  • advocacy + art
    • i was a sled dog
    • home away from home
    • #the100dayproject
  • about
  • blog
  • galleries