Testimonials
The people I work with see more than the finished photographs. They see the early starts, the questions I ask and how I adapt when the weather or the itinerary has other ideas. Here’s what a few of my collaborators have shared about working with me.
Roland Bast is a world-class photographer. He captured the beauty of our wilderness, culture, and townscapes with a creative and informed eye. Roland is straightforward to work with and receptive to ideas, bringing some great suggestions. He is curious, open, and flexible. He was a joy to work with and an excellent fit for our destination.
Andrew Hiscock
Director: Legendary Coast of Newfoundland
Why I Keep Exploring Newfoundland
A Photography & Explorer’s Guide to Eastern Newfoundland
Eastern Newfoundland: A 6-Day Photography Journey Through Coastal Light & Wild Places,
24 Hours in St. John’s: A Perfect Local Escape
St. John’s Layover, Wild Cliffs & Culinary Flavours
“Le Québec Maritime” was fortunate enough to have collaborated on various projects with Roland over the past few years. He is a productive travel blogger and photographer, always ready for a new challenge. He’s on time and super well-organized! It was an absolute pleasure to work with him!”
Suzie Loiselle
Director: Destination Quebec Maritime
Success Stories & Destination Guides
Magdalen Islands, Tips for Visiting the Unique Islands
Les Secrets de la Pêche Transmise aux Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Beautiful Tadoussac: Whales, Nature & Culinary Experiences
Collaborating with Roland has been nothing short of efficient. His keen understanding of the ideal angles, perfect lighting, and suitable backgrounds effortlessly elevates your pictures. I’ve partnered on campaigns with prominent names like Bayshore Mall, Poly Sleep, and Roland; the process is swift. He quickly captures the perfect shot. His enjoyable work demeanour makes the collaboration seamless and pleasant.
Mary C
Wardrobe Consultant, TV Personality
Working with Roland is always a pleasure! He is professional, prompt, and consistently delivers high-quality content for small projects or luxurious campaigns. We can always count on Roland and his team to be ready, ensuring our events are captured beautifully every time.”
2021-2024
Carol Saad
CEO, Chic and Swell Events
Destination Marketing & Brand Partnerships
I work with destinations, hotels, airlines and travel brands to create original photography, firsthand stories and practical guides. I’m interested in what makes a place worth exploring—and the details travellers need to experience it for themselves. Explore examples of my destination storytelling and tourism partnerships.
Selected Collaborations
Aviation & Global Travel
- Porter Airlines — Lead creator for two major national lifestyle and travel campaigns.
- Flair Airlines — Social-first travel and lifestyle content production.
- Air France — Ottawa–Paris route-launch collaboration, followed by independently planned travels through Nantes, Lyon, Mont-Saint-Michel and Paris, creating photography and destination stories along the way.
Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs)
- Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism — Deep-dive storytelling across Eastern Newfoundland and St. John’s.
- Tourism Nova Scotia & Parks Canada — Iconic Cape Breton campaign imagery.
- Québec Maritime — Seasonal destination marketing for the Magdalen Islands and Tadoussac.
- Go-To Guadalajara (Mexico) — International tourism feature covering Guadalajara, Tlaquepaque, and Tequila.
- Regional Ontario — Targeted campaigns for 1000 Islands Tourism, Thunder Bay Tourism, and Niagara Parks.
Hospitality & Luxury Estates
- The STRAT Hotel (Las Vegas) — Premium hospitality and lifestyle content.
- Fairmont Le Château Montebello — Luxury resort and heritage photography.
- Les Germain Hotel — Boutique hospitality features in Baie-Saint-Paul.
- Chateaux du Lac — Commercial photography for high-end retreat properties.
Events & Cultural Institutions
- Cirque du Soleil — Professional event coverage and behind-the-scenes storytelling.
- Harvest: A Feast of Fall — Key visual asset production for major fundraising events.
- ByWard Market Events — Cultural and community engagement photography.
Community & Social Impact
I am a firm believer in using visual storytelling for good. I proudly support local and national initiatives including:
- The Snowsuit Fund (Ottawa)
- Rugby Canada (Sports & Community Engagement)
- Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. I consider destination photography and storytelling projects across Canada and internationally. We agree on the route, travel arrangements, schedule and deliverables before the trip.
My photographs introduce readers to a place. My stories and practical guides help them decide how to experience it, with firsthand observations, realistic routes and useful planning details.
I connect destination stories, regional guides and planning resources through relevant internal links. This gives travellers useful places to continue their research after discovering a photograph or social post. Search visibility varies and is not guaranteed.
A project can include original photography, editorial destination guides, practical itineraries and photography-led social coverage. We agree on the deliverables, image selection, usage rights and publication schedule for each partnership.
We start with your goals and the experiences you want to share. Together, we agree on a workable itinerary and content plan. I explore and photograph the destination, then prepare the agreed images, stories and planning resources.
Yes. We can discuss licensing for participating tourism organizations, hotels, airlines or other partners. Each agreement sets out who may use the images, where they may appear and for how long.
Let’s Collaborate
Have a destination, hotel or travel experience you’d like me to explore? Tell me what makes it special, your proposed dates and what you’d like the project to achieve. We can build a photography and storytelling partnership around it.
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