EST. 2010
A family passion became a family business
The Launstein family’s wildlife photography has been featured on exhibit across Canada and in more than 70 national museums and galleries in six continents, including the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. and the Natural History Museum in London, U.K. Their Fine Art Limited Edition and Open Edition Prints bring the beauty of nature to the homes of collectors around the world. They are delighted to share their love of animals with others through their line of prints, calendars, greeting cards and giftware.
Their Wildlife Art Galleries in the Crowsnest Pass and Waterton Park are entirely family-owned and operated. You’ll find at least one of the Launstein artists in the gallery each day, sharing the stories behind their work.
I hope my pictures help people care more about the animals I have the privilege of photographing.
Jenaya Launstein
INTERNATIONALLY EXHIBITED AND COLLECTED CANADIAN ART
Sharing our experiences of Canada’s wild animals and wild places
Jenaya speaking at the Smithsonian as Youth Photographer of the Year
Although John had embarked on a career in photography decades earlier, it was Jenaya who led the family into the exclusive focus on wildlife and nature photography. While still a teenager, she won numerous international competitions and demand for her and her father’s prints began to grow.
Josiah signing some of his Fine Art Limited Edition prints
Josiah began following his big sister and dad into the field at age 5, and by age 10 had been named the international Young Outdoor Photographer of the Year. The Launsteins felt that a gallery was the best way to share their wild encounters with others, and opened their first gallery in 2016.
OUR FAMILY OF ARTISTS
The Launstein Gallery Gang
Gallery Artists (from left to right)
John – Photography, Gallery operations
Melanie – Jewelry, Gallery operations
Jenaya – Photography, Art in other mediums
Josiah – Photography, Markets and wholesale
Charis – Ceramics, Art in other mediums
40 YEARS BEHIND THE LENS
John Launstein
John photographing near our Waterton Park gallery
Building Roots
John Launstein has the privilege of photographing wild animals in wild places
with his family. He is the father of four passionate artists, and the photography
mentor to Youth Photographer of the Year, Jenaya Launstein, and 2x international
Young Outdoor Photographer of the Year,
Josiah Launstein.
For wild animals
and wild places