Sunday social connection: @beautynthenorthphotography

KelownaNow is excited to feature some of our favorite Instagram profiles from the area. These profiles are chosen based on their content, style and interaction with the community. If you would like to be featured be sure to tag #kelownanow!

My names Cole Meek I'm 24 years old and currently living in Kelowna, B.C. I spent the past five years living in Terrace, B.C., where I found my passion in photography, being so close to the outdoors I figured I had to take advantage one way or another of what nature has to offer. Every time I step foot outside it's a journey and I'm always ready to capture the moment and share it with the world.

Why do you use Instagram?

My main purpose for using Instagram is to showcase my talents and passion for Photography. I love to share my adventures to anyone who wants to see.

Natures medicine🤙 #kelowna #naturesmedicine #kelownafornia #kelownalife #kelownaphotographer #photography #canon #canonphotography #canonrebel #kelownanow #kelownaliving #kelownabc #beautifulbc #britishcolumbia #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #mountains #explorebc #citykid #city #cityscape #okanaganlake #panorama #knoxmountain #hiking #itsagoodlife

A post shared by Cole Robert. (@beautynthenorthphotography) on Mar 12, 2018 at 9:39pm PDT

What will people see on your feed?

People will encounter a wide variety of photos on my feed ranging from daily life humor to exploring the outdoors and wildlife.

One for me one for you. 🌻🌼#flowers #floral #floralphotography #photography #naturephotography #nature #naturelovers #plants #imagine #create #colorful #yellow #yellowflowers #kelowna #hiking #hikingadventures #stoptosmelltheroses @kelownanow @dailyviewkelowna @kelownaview @okanaganvalleyvisuals

A post shared by Cole Robert. (@beautynthenorthphotography) on May 1, 2018 at 10:14am PDT

Does your page have a specific style?

I prefer to take close up pictures of the nature and outdoors, really getting down on the ground in weird positions to get that right angle!

Catching the sunset with @lyssajackson ☀️ #instagrampicoftheday #naturelovers #naturephotography #outdoors #sunset #sunset_vision #sunset_madness #wild #view #beach #mckinley #kelownafornia #kelowna #kelownalife #kelownanow #vernonnow #lakecountry #photography #photographer #vision #create @kelownanow @kelownacapitalnews @kelownaview @dailyviewbc @dailyviewkelowna @kelownabuzz @pentictonnow @vernonnow

A post shared by Cole Robert. (@beautynthenorthphotography) on Apr 3, 2018 at 7:37am PDT

Favourite Instagram accounts to follow?

@KelownaNow @ToyotaFreaks @ExploringNorthWest @kenzwilliamson

Nah you can’t ride on my little Green Wagon. 🤙 #wagon #fishing #icefishing #cold #winter #okanagan #shortlogs #logging #whoforgotthechainsaw? #nature #outdoors #naturephotography #photography #edits #greenmonster #longhaul #countrylife #countryboy #outdoorlife #beautifulbc #beautyandthenorthphotos

A post shared by Cole Robert. (@beautynthenorthphotography) on Feb 18, 2018 at 1:11pm PST

Why do you follow KelownaNow?

I follow Kelowna Now to keep updated with stuff that matters around the Okanagan , it's nice to see the photography talent that's around the area!

+4 in January... kinda liking this weather! #rainydays #terracebc #skeena #river #photography #outdoors #nature #wentoutjustforthispic #naturephotography #insta #instanature #instagram #natgeo #natgeotravel #natgeoyourshot #natgeowild @wanderingbc @travelnorthernbc @explorecanada @ctv_television @ctvmorninglive @globalbc @aaronbfaulkner

A post shared by Cole Robert. (@beautynthenorthphotography) on Jan 7, 2018 at 9:30pm PST

How do you decide on your location for shoots?

Usually choosing a location for me shoot is a spontaneous decision I always have a camera on hand in case something catches my eye.

Grab Nature by the Glass Balls! #glassball #glassballphotography #photography #photographylover #photographyislifee #kelownaphotographer #kelowna #kelownanow #explorebc #beautiful #grabthembytheballs #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #canon #canonphotography @kelownacapitalnews @kelownanow @thompson_okanagan @dailyviewbc @dailyviewkelowna @okanaganvalleyvisuals @dailyviewcanada @glassballphotography @glassball_photos @_glassball__ @glassball_photography

A post shared by Cole Robert. (@beautynthenorthphotography) on May 10, 2018 at 1:35pm PDT

Biggest Instagram moment?

Biggest moment on Instagram so far would be getting Features from KelownaNow, Kelowna Capital News and Thompson Okanagan.

Happy clouds. ⛅️ #happyclouds #bobross #photography #photographyislifee #photographylover #sunshine #clouds #landscapephotography #landscape #glenmore #kelowna #kelownanow #naturephotography #naturewalk #outdoors #outdoorphotography #outdoorphotoshoot #photoshoot #exploretocreate #explorebc #beautyandthenorthphotos #kelownafornia #canon #canonphotography #nikon #nikonphotography #olympia #imagination #createsomething #passion @kelownacapitalnews @_northernviews_ @kelownanow @nature.geography @thompson_okanagan @dailyviewbc @dailyhivevancouver @dailyviewkelowna @dailyviewcanada @okanaganvalleyvisuals @planet_okanagan @okanaganexplorers @mckinleybeachlife

A post shared by Cole Robert. (@beautynthenorthphotography) on May 3, 2018 at 12:50pm PDT

Favourite hashtags?

Favorite hashtag would be #photographyislife #capturethemoment

Happy clouds. ⛅️ #happyclouds #bobross #photography #photographyislifee #photographylover #sunshine #clouds #landscapephotography #landscape #glenmore #kelowna #kelownanow #naturephotography #naturewalk #outdoors #outdoorphotography #outdoorphotoshoot #photoshoot #exploretocreate #explorebc #beautyandthenorthphotos #kelownafornia #canon #canonphotography #nikon #nikonphotography #olympia #imagination #createsomething #passion @kelownacapitalnews @_northernviews_ @kelownanow @nature.geography @thompson_okanagan @dailyviewbc @dailyhivevancouver @dailyviewkelowna @dailyviewcanada @okanaganvalleyvisuals @planet_okanagan @okanaganexplorers @mckinleybeachlife

A post shared by Cole Robert. (@beautynthenorthphotography) on May 3, 2018 at 12:50pm PDT

If you would like to be featured for Sunday Social Connection send an email to dylan@kelownanow.com.