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Authentic landscape photography from Newfoundland by Marie-Andrée Mathieu. Dedicated to a Zero Manipulation philosophy. Print shop launching Spring 2026.

06/06/2026

BEHIND THE LENS: Here is a “behind the lens” look at my setup for one of the early dawn images featured in my latest post.

For all the camera geeks out there, here is a breakdown of the EXIF data (of the published photo, not the one in this post):

ISO 100: This captures the maximum dynamic range possible with my DSLR. More importantly, keeping the ISO at this minimum setting allowed me to use a longer shutter speed (1/8s) to physically gather a larger amount of photons. It is this abundance of light that keeps the signal-to-noise ratio high, giving me the cleanest possible data to work with when bringing the CR2 file into Darktable. Yes, I could have bumped the ISO to 400 for a faster exposure, but since there was almost no wind, 1/8s was perfectly sufficient to keep the landscape sharp.

Aperture (f/11): This is the sweet spot for my EF 24-105mm f/4L lens. Shooting at f/11 provides an excellent depth of field, keeping the landscape crisp from the foreground all the way to the background, while safely avoiding the diffraction that can soften images at narrower apertures like f/16 or f/22.

focal length (45 mm)
White Balance (~5955K As Shot)
Exposure Program (Manual)
Focus Mode (Manual Focus): hyperfocal distance technique.

06/04/2026

In my previous post, I mentioned that I had chosen to photograph one of the 3,000,000,000,000 droplets on an iceberg at sunset, with the sun’s rays reflecting through it. Yet the call of dawn proved too strong. The urge to capture an iceberg at daybreak, first from the shore and then from the summit of a mountain, held the same temptation for me as pressing a big red button labeled “do not press.”

So, I set off for the Eastport Peninsula, all the way to Salvage Harbor, for three days of camping and visual study of this icy subject. There, a mini iceberg proudly displayed its contours to the crowd. But few dare to catch it as early as 4:30 a.m. while it’s still sleeping. Molly and I dared! So we climbed the mountain in silence and under a flickering twilight, reaching the summit just in time for the awakening of this miniature giant.

Here are three pictures that, I hope, will convey the soft light of dawn and the tranquility of the place. Unfortunately, I can’t include the morning song of the birds or the scent of balsam firs, but I’ll leave it to you to imagine them.

05/24/2026

Peak iceberg season is here in Newfoundland! Most of them are HUGE and it’s easy to forget that these ancient giants were formed one tiny snowflake (or water drop) at a time.

While many photographers capture these frozen behemoths from shore or boat, I decided to look a little closer. So, I took this macro shot of a water drop falling from a small chunk of iceberg that washed ashore.

Look closely, and you’ll see the cobble beach and sunset perfectly inverted inside it, like nature’s own tiny lens.

This is the kind of massive beauty hidden in the smallest details that inspired me to create NewfoundLight Photography. Let me know what you think below! And while you’re at it, try to guess how many water drops there is in a single iceberg.

03/13/2026

Rare conditions call for an even rarer adventure. ❄️✨

What do you do on an extremely rare moonless, windless, and cloudless night on the Avalon Peninsula in March? You grab a headlamp, some snowshoes, and your courage and head into the woods to photograph a waterfall against a starry backdrop, obviously!

Earlier this week, I headed out while the rest of the world was asleep to capture these moments. There was a specific quality to the night air there, a stillness that felt like stepping into a half-remembered dream. It’s that ethereal space where the familiar landscape transforms into something quiet, haunting, and vast.

I had a blast out there between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM. Even though I suddenly sank calf-deep into a slush puddle hidden under a layer of snow during the hike and, of course, froze my fingers off yet again, I thoroughly enjoyed the midnight escape.

Astronomy enthusiasts will notice Jupiter and Betelgeuse watching over the falls. On the way back, with the tide receding, I stopped to visit the SS Charcot in Conception Harbour. The 1970 wreck wasn't alone; she had Jupiter and thousands of stars as her celestial companions.

Because I believe in the raw integrity of our wilderness, I captured these using my "Zero Content Manipulation" philosophy. What you see is exactly what I saw: no digital composites, no added stars, and no software tricks. Just the honest, cold, beautiful reality of a Newfoundland night—captured with the help of a flashlight and the lucky, welcomed accident of passing car headlights.

Which one speaks to you more? The stillness of the wreck or the energy of the water under a silent sky full of stars? You can see some of these pictures, and more on my new website https://www.newfoundlight.com/

03/06/2026

🎉 The wait is over! We are officially BACK online! 🎉

We used our downtime to curate a few new things, and we’d love for you to see them. Here is a little sneak peek: I’ve titled this photograph “Amber Dawn.” My dog Molly and I got out of the tent and headed out while it was still pitch black, both of us bumping our toes on the rocks along the trail as we found our way. We reached the coast at the perfect moment to witness this incredible amber light.🧡 In the total silence of the morning, we could hear the steady blows of humpback whales just offshore. 🐳 It was pure magic.

Come on in and browse the updated site. https://www.newfoundlight.com/

03/01/2026

Refining the Light ✨

I’m performing some quick "digital darkroom" maintenance on the NewfoundLight website to ensure your viewing experience is as secure and seamless as possible.

The gallery is temporarily offline while these updates take hold. I’ll be back up and running shortly! In the meantime, feel free to reach out here via DM for any print inquiries. 📷

02/24/2026

They say the best things take time, and this project has been several years in the making. 📸

I’ve spent the newer part of my life chasing the unique light of Newfoundland, and today, I’m finally opening the doors to my digital gallery. My new website is live! Check it out!

My photography has always been about "Zero Content Manipulation"—capturing a moment exactly as I saw it. I’ve brought that same dedication to this new site. I’d love for you to take a look and leave a feedback.

Explore the collections here: www.newfoundlight.com

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