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Jenn Dykstra
Founder / Publisher
Jennifer is an accomplished photographer and graduate of the Western Academy of Photography (Victoria, BC). She views life as a series of memorable moments and creatively and professionally captures those moments for her valued clients. Jennifer’s philosophy is to beautifully compose her images and provide her clients with both the expected and unexpected. In turn, she thrills and inspires her clients and other photographers by showcasing people, places and relationships in a stunning way and precisely for who they are.
Jennifer finds sanctuary adventuring in the great outdoors. The Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains are her favourite playgrounds and she is also inspired by locations further afield. With her passport stamped on every page, she loves to travel and appreciates culture and diversity. Her life, relationships and work are all shaped by making the most out of life.
Jennifer divides her time between the West Coast and the Rocky Mountains, and is also available for assignments in other locations.
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Volume
29

NOSY NEIGHBOURS WELCOME
Words by Meaghan Cursons
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
29

TUNED TO THE COMMUNITY'S FREQUENCY
Words by Dave Flawse
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
29

GREENING YOUR MONEY
Words by Jen Groundwater
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
28

LIVING LARGE
Words by Amy Woods
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
28

RETHINKING ONIGIRI
Words by Britt Hanson
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
27

COME TO THE DARK SIDE
Words by Wendy Mayers
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
27

THE NORTHEAST WOODS
Words by Kerry Hale
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
27

WORD LOVERS UNITE
Words by Joline Martin
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
27

THE VILLAGE TINKER
Words by Dave Nowak
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
26

TOWARD A MORE LIVABLE VALLEY
Words by Bobby Herron
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
26

FREE THE LAWNS!
Words by James McKerricher
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
26

IT'S NOT ABOUT THE MONEY
Words by Ryan Stuart
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
26

SAILING FORTH
Words by Judith Wright
Opening photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
26

RECHARGED AND READY
Opening introduction by Jen Groundwater
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
25

FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
25

PERCEPTIONS, PREJUDICE, AND PRIDE
Words by Sam Patterson
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
24

SPEAKING FOR THE TREES
Words by Andrew Findlay
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
24

LITTLE VALLEY: ZOË HENDERSON
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
24

TAKING THE PLUNGE
Words by JoAnne McElroy
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
24

THE THREADS OF RECOVERY
Words by Andrea Townsend
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
24

GETTING THE DRIFT
Words by Ed Varney
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
24

TAKING THE TEMPERATURE ON GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
Words by Daniel Booy
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
23

COURTENAY AFTER COVID
Words by Ryan Stuart
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
23

SWEAT IT OUT
Words by Bevin Clempson
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
22

TURNING DOWN THE TEMPERATURE: CUMBERLAND 2040
Words by Ryan Stuart
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
22

IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL LAND
Words by Andrew Findlay
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Apr
9
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COVID-19 and hunger in the Comox Valley
Categories Covid-19, Online Only
Volume
21

THE PERKS OF PLAYING PRETEND
Words by Curt Carbonell
and Sam Larente
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
21

HERITAGE FARMERS: JO SMITH AND HELEN NIXON
Words by Jen Groundwater
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
21

SALMON AND STEWARDSHIP
Words by Lisa Levesque
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
20

REBUILDING CHARACTER
Words by Jenn Laing
Article photo by Jenn Dykstra
Gallery photos by JoAnne McElroy
Volume
20

IN THE FIELD
Words by Jen Groundwater
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
and Alexandra Stephanson
Volume
19

STOLEN MOMENTS
Words by David Benton
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
19

DEEP BLUE
Words By Tim Ennis
Photo By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
19

ADAPT OR DIE
Words by Jenn Dykstra
Photos by Boomer Jerritt
Volume
19

IN THE FIELD
Words by Jen Groundwater
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
19

IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK
Words by Christa Petch
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
18

IN THE FIELD
Words by Jen Groundwater
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
18

HOME BASE
Words by Camille Douglas
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
17

BEARING WITNESS
Words by Jen Groundwater
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
17

PLAYING THE LONG GAME
Words by Dave Nowak
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
17

SMOOTH MOVES
Words by Ryan Stuart
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
17

WHAT MOVES US
Words by Mike B
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
16

ON ANY GIVEN THURSDAY
Words by Dave Nowak
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
16

STANDING TALL
Words by Roger Albert
Article photo by Jenn Dykstra
Gallery photos by Sara Kempner
Volume
16

PREPARING FOR THE PRESENT
Words by Mac Newton
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
16

THINKING BEYOND BUSINESS
Words by Laurel Sliskovic
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
16

SHUT IT DOWN
Words by Allie Jenkinson
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
15

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
Words by Paula Worthington
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
15

GROWING CALM
Words by Ashley Hamilton-MacQuarrie
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
15

FLOATING ON
Words by Allie Jenkinson
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
14

GRAVITATIONAL PULL
Words by Nicole Rippel
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
14

A WILDERNESS RETREAT, REIMAGINED
Words by Allie Jenkinson
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Gallery photo by Todd MacSween
Volume
13

Anchored in Iceland
Words & Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
13

The Sweet Spots
Words by Terry Folks
& Wendy Turner
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
12

Our Church Buildings
Words by Dawn Copeman
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
12

Dairy Farming on Vancouver Island
Words by Jennifer Sieffert
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
12

Harvest & Shadows
Words by Meaghan Cursons
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
12

Weighing our options
Words by Nick Ward
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
11

Casting Light
Words by Allie Jenkinson
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
11

Making an Impact
Words & diagram by John Gower
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
11

At Journey's End
Words by Dawn Copeman
Article photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
10

If I Had A Hammer
Words by Dave Nowak
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
10

A Closer Look At Hypnotherapy
Words by Britt Hanson
and Carly Panzenboeck
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
9

Choral Valley
Words by Wendy Nixon Stothert
Photos by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
9

Caffeinated: Getting your fix in the Comox Valley
Words by Bevin Clempson
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
8

Market Innovators: Lentelus Organics
Words By Bobby Herron
Photos By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
8

Memories In Mud
Words By Terry McKall
Photos By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
8

Hidden Treasures
Words By Dawn Copeman
Photos By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
8

Float Your Boat: Hilmark Boats
Words By Dave Nowak
Photos By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
8

Where Curiosity Meets Brilliance
Words By Nora Bingham
Article Photo By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
7

Market Innovator: Estevan Tuna
Words By Meaghan Cursons
Photo by Jenn Dykstra
Volume
7

Water-Proofed Pioneers: Aqua Quest
Words By Dave Nowak
Article Photo By Jenn Dykstra
Gallery Photos By Lorenz Jimenez
Volume
7

Comox Valley Soap Artists
Words By Lisa Levesque
Photos By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
7

Brick By Brick
Words By Bevin Clempson
Photos By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
7

Staying The Course
Words By Bevin Clempson
Photos By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
6

Complete Combustion: Mason Heaters
Words By Dave Nowak
Photos By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
6

The Art Of The Pick Up
Words By Bevin Clempson
Photos By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
5

Herbalism 101
Words By Yarrow Willard
And Philippa Joly
Photo By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
5

Show Of Progress
Words By Meaghan Cursons
Photos By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
5

Sewing Wild: Sew What I Sew
Words By Dave Nowak
Photos By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
5

Lake Of Dragons
Words By Allie Jenkinson
Photos By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
5

The Fire Inside
Words By Allie Jenkinson
Photos By Dave Prothero
And Jenn Dykstra
Volume
5
Volume
4

Eclectic Tones: Joi Guitars
Words By Dave Nowak
Photos By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
4

A Yoga State Of Mind
Words By Alex Leikermoser
Photo By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
4

Movement
Words by Ross Bodenmann
Photos by Dave Prothero
And Jenn Dykstra
Volume
3

The Filberg Evolution
Words By Meaghan Cursons
Photo By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
3

The Naked Truth: Naked Bikes
Words By Dave Nowak
Photos By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
3
Volume
2

Wreckin' Shop
Words By Allie Jenkinson
Photo By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
2

Recreating Nostalgia: Exquisite Auto Creations
Words By Dave Nowak
Photos By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
1

Love Is A Burning Thing
Words By Mike B
Photo By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
1

Kindred Spirit: Kindred Custom Snowboards
Words By Dave Nowak
Photos By Jenn Dykstra
Volume
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