The Remarkable People project is a selection of over 200 images shot over three years in and around the beautiful Bulkley Valley in northern British Columbia. The project seeks to capture the spirit of the people who call this place home, and who together make this a truly fascinating place to live. A book by the same title and accompanying exhibition will take place at the Smithers Art Gallery between April 6th and May 8th 2021.

Hakeem Lawal AKA Kak-Love adds some heat to the beat with DJ Benjamin Anderson. Together they make up GOBE, (Gigantic Oscillated Bass Explosion) a base centric electronic genre ignited by elements of Dubstep, House, Drum and Base, Hiphop, Dancehall and Reggae, performed in the CICK lounge car in Smithers. Copyright 2018 Mark West Photography. All rights reserved.

Nathanael Witwer makes a dash to cut off the enemy in a game of Airsoft combat. "It's kind of like a board game," says Nathanael. "We use tactics, team work and strategy to acheive objectives. Adults always complain that we don't go outside enough so here we are!" Copyright 2018 Mark West Photography. All rights reserved.

Robert Zoller, with characteristic good humour, carries out his chores at Living Roots Family Farm near Witset. Copyright 2019 Mark West Photography. All rights reserved.

Hakeem Lawal AKA Kak-Love adds some heat to the beat with DJ Benjamin Anderson. Together they make up GOBE, (Gigantic Oscillated Bass Explosion) a base centric electronic genre ignited by elements of Dubstep, House, Drum and Base, Hiphop, Dancehall and Reggae, performed in the CICK lounge car in Smithers. Copyright 2018 Mark West Photography. All rights reserved.