From headlines to harvests: Mike Wakefield's life in focus

After 37 years capturing North Shore stories, former photojournalist Mike Wakefield has traded cameras for crops in a quiet coastal community. Reflecting on a career shaped by patience, empathy and authenticity, Wakefield’s transition to farming mirrors his enduring passion for cultivating connection — whether through photographs or fresh garlic.

Guntas Kaur

Travel, spontaneity & cameras: Kami Kanetsuka's path through photography

In her Bowen Island home filled with artifacts and memories, Kami Kanetsuka reflects on decades of travel and photography. From spontaneous street shots to lifelong connections, her work captures the heart of cultures worldwide. Her advice to aspiring photographers: find your own path and follow it.

Sidney Shaw

Ralph Bower: The man behind the lens

At 90, Ralph Bower, an award-winning North Vancouver photojournalist, reflects on a remarkable 40-year career at the Vancouver Sun. With 8,000 photos and friendships spanning decades, including moments with Elvis Presley and Pat Quinn, Bower’s passion for photography and storytelling remains as vibrant as ever, preserving history one frame at a time.

Ruoxuan Wang, Photos by Ruoxuan Wang and Saumya Kamra

Essence: Letter from the team

We dedicate this issue to all the storytellers who see the world not just through a lens but, most importantly, through a heart.

Saumya Kamra, Emilija Vītols Harrison, Sidney Shaw, Guntas Kaur and Ruoxuan Wang

Vigil for Gaza and Lebanon

UBC students gathered in solidarity to hold a vigil for Palestine and Lebanon.

Tiana Khandelwal

In Photos: For Palestine - Months of Protests at UBC

Here's how students at UBC advocated for Palestine by standing in solidarity.

Saumya Kamra, Photos by Saumya Kamra

In Photos: Khatsahlano 2024

The vibrant Khatsahlano event 2024 comes to life through stunning photos captured by Ubyssey's Photographer.

Natalie Choo, Photos by Natalie Choo

From the sidelines: Music Waste 2024 at Green Auto

In early June, The Ubyssey covered Music Waste's 30th anniversary. It's one thing to capture a moment with words and another to hold it in a photo and at Music Waste, you have to see it to understand the festival's energy.

Saumya Kamra and Fiona Sjaus, Photos by Saumya Kamra and Fiona Sjaus

In photos: The art of Queer joy

Here's how The Ubyssey's photographers showcased the art of queer joy around them.

The Ubyssey Photo Staff

In photos: Embracing culture for Asian Heritage Month 2024

Saumya Kamra

In photos: The Calendar's Main Mall snowball fight

The Calendar hosted a snowball fight on Main Mall on Thursday, January 18 between the Sauder and Chemistry buildings. Here is what you missed if you stayed in bed instead.

Lauren Kasowski

In Photos: Behind the scenes of the UBC Musical Theatre Troupe

While many students spent their time off with family and friends or with homework and projects, I chose to spend my time off painting, building and assembling a 18’ by 22’ theatre set for the UBC Musical Theatre Troupe.

Jerry Wong

A community locus: Past and present migratory stories through the International Food Court

Some of the best food at UBC is underground. Down the stairs into the basement of a beige and unassuming shopping complex, and past heavy black emergency doors, lies the International Food Court.

The Ubyssey Photo Staff

‘All the birds have a story’: Migratory birds and the people that watch them

It’s a windy day at the Stanley Park Seawall. Kha Nguyen, a wildlife photographer, observes that there aren’t as many birds as he expected.

The Ubyssey

The long way home

We don’t always think of students as migrants. Their stay is considered temporary — they can become migrants once they graduate and start applying for permanent residency, or get a full-time job. But students, international students in particular, are migrating every time a new semester starts.

The Ubyssey Photo Staff