SheFeatures: Dee Webb
Name: Dee Webb
Camera: Canon EOS R7
Favourite type of photography: Wildlife and macro
Website: www.deewebbphotography.com
Instagram: @deewebbphotography
Location: Southern Alberta, Canada & Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
How did you get into photography?
I have always enjoyed photography but I used to just dabble on vacation. When my children grew up and my husband became very sick with severe mental health issues, I turned to photography as my happy place to help my own mental health. I love being in nature and wildlife, I am very comfortable there - from bears in Canada to the Costa Rican Jungle at night. I quickly figured out that photography helps me refill my cup and stay healthy, mind, body, and soul.
Do you have any photographic qualifications or accolades?
I am self-taught. I recently got hired as the Costa Rican Guide for Women In Wildlife Photography.
What's the first photograph you remember seeing or shooting?
I grew up in Australia and we travelled quite a bit. My Dad always carried a camera and loved documenting everything.
What do you love about photography?
That I never stop learning. That I am pushed to be in nature in beautiful places. I’m so grateful that I get to interact with amazing creatures in these beautiful places and, hopefully, in some small way, help preserve them for our future generations.
What do you wish you'd learned about photography earlier?
How amazing the photography community is and to tap into that support.
Where is your favourite place for photography?
Costa Rica, but I’m excited to get back to Australia. I also love bears, so it’s hard for me to choose.
Do you have a favourite photographic technique?
I really enjoy macro at night with off-camera lighting.
Can you briefly outline your approach to image processing?
I try to get it very close in-camera. A this point I like to keep things simple and natural.
What's your favourite lens?
My Canon 100-400mm, but my Canon 100mm Macro is a close second.
Read our Guide to Camera Resolution
Do you have a favourite accessory?
My Cotton Carrier.
Have you found the perfect camera bag yet?
I’m an F-stop ambassador, I love their products (camera bags) and how the company gives back.
Read the 15 Lessons from the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast
Which photographers have influenced or inspired you, and how or why?
I follow a lot of women photographers and groups, I am most inspired by these groups and the amazing level of photography. In my journey, it has made me feel like it is possible to become an amazing photographer.
Please recommend 2 or 3 female photographers to follow on Instagram.
Piper Mackay (@piper_mackay), Traci L Sepkovic (@tlsepkovic), Sarah Devlin (@sarahedevlin_photography)
Is there a camera, lens or accessory that you don't have yet but you'd like to buy at some point?
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II and a Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM or Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM - all of them :)
Read our Canon EOS R5 Mark II Review
Is there a genre of photography that you love but you haven't tried yet?
I would like to try Aurora night photography.
What's your proudest photographic moment?
Getting hired as the Costa Rica Guide for Women In Wildlife was pretty big for me.
If you could have one superpower that could help you with photography, what would it be?
Infrared vision to find all the creatures.
Your favourite baked goods are?
Anything chocolate.
Please tell us a little about yourself.
I grew up in Australia, in the very remote parts, riding my motorbike and getting chased by emus. I travelled to Canada when I was 17 years old as an exchange student and I joked that I had forgotten to go home. 33 years later, I am the proud mother of two beautiful young women and a bonus stepson. I recently became a grandmother, and I am quickly finding out that this is the best promotion ever. When I am not taking pictures, you will find me fly fishing, hiking and (who am I kidding) taking pictures. I'm living my best life, camera in hand.
