WHO WE ARE
ABOUT DÉRIVE
We're Lindsey and Taylor, photographers and co-founders based in Whistler, BC. I've called Whistler home for 20 years, and Taylor grew up here. The mountains shaped us, but travel changed us.
Getting out of our comfort zone became the goal. New cultures, unfamiliar streets, places that made us see differently. We started Dérive Collective to capture it all - the daily magic on Whistler and Blackcomb that locals know by heart, and the coastlines and cities that pulled us in.
We shoot what moves us and print everything in Canada because quality matters as much as the image itself. This is for people who want those places on their walls.
“My life is shaped by the urgent need to wander and observe, and my camera is my passport.” – Steve McCurry
LINDSEY CANTWELL
Photography has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. From the days of disposable cameras to getting my first DSLR, my passion for it has only grown stronger. My goal is to focus more on capturing the moment or a feeling, instead of the endless pursuit of perfection. It's amazing to be able to share my journey with others through my photography and make them feel a part of it too. Whether I am exploring a distant location across the globe or skiing at my home mountain of Whistler Blackcomb, you might spot me with my camera in hand, smiling from ear to ear, trying to catch a moment.
taylor laidlaw
Taylor is a designer and founder of Opal Creative Co., known for her intuitive eye and love of detail. With every journey, she draws inspiration from the colors, textures, and energy of the world around her — from the quiet tones of a desert landscape to the vibrant rhythm of a coastal village. Her work blends design sensibility with a sense of wonder, capturing more than just a place — but the feeling of being there.