About Casey Sisterson
I’m Casey Sisterson, a Manitoba photographer. I photograph birds, macro subjects, and the prairie landscape, and I keep a dedicated section for the birds of Manitoba.
My why
Photography is my zen. It is how I relax, how I focus, and how I get back the childlike wonder of being out in nature. When I am behind the camera, the noise goes quiet, and there is only the light, the bird, and the next second. These are some of the moments that keep pulling me back.
Pelicans, and the joy of the goofy
Pelicans make me grin every time. They are huge, a little ridiculous, and surprisingly graceful, and they land like seaplanes. I could watch them for hours.
Hummingbirds and held breath
A hummingbird shows up, hovers for a heartbeat, and is gone. Everything narrows to a flower and a blur of wings, and I forget to breathe. When the shot works, it feels like being let in on a secret.
A song from a fence post
Not every great moment is rare. A meadowlark singing from a post on a summer morning is enough to stop me where I stand. Birds remind me to look up, and to listen.
Fog, and the quiet that comes with it
Fog folds the world down to a few simple shapes. The loud things disappear, and what is left is calm. It is my favourite weather for slowing down and seeing differently.
The first and last light of the day
Sunrise and sunset are the two best appointments I keep. The sky does something new every time, and standing out in it, even for ten minutes, resets me.
The quest: every Manitoba bird
I have a goal I cannot shake: to photograph every bird species in Manitoba. It is a long list, and some of those birds are rare, shy, or only passing through, so it will take years of early mornings, long walks, and patience. Every new species gets its own page with the story behind the photographs. I may never finish, and I love that.
in the collectionand counting…
If a photo makes you smile, slow down, or feel a little like a kid again, then it did what I hoped. That is why I do this, and I am glad to share it with you.
Come wander with me
Manitoba keeps surprising me. Migrating waterbirds fill the wetlands, the boreal forest goes still, the prairie runs all the way to the horizon, and winter makes everything sparkle. There is always something new to chase.
Get in touch
For prints, licensing, or questions, please get in touch. You can find my work life at practionable.com.