The Backstory

Hello! I’m Cristian Medina, Ottawa-based photographer and the eye behind Urban Wild Views.

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Photography has been part of my life for over 20 years, beginning when I first left home. What started as a way to document new places, people, and experiences quickly became a way to stay connected to others, and to the moments that mattered most.

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My work evolved when Ottawa became my home in 2018. Exploring the city pushed me beyond casual photography and into a more intentional practice, where I began to focus on composition, perspective, and visual storytelling.

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For me, photography is about seeing differently. I’m drawn to the lines, patterns, and colors that often go unnoticed, and I aim to turn everyday scenes into something striking and unexpected.

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My work brings together the contrasts of urban life and the calm of natural spaces, capturing the balance between movement and stillness.