Craig Symonds Photography

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Craig Symonds is a photographer based in Toronto, Ontario. He specializes in documenting the lives of bees and their relationships with plants, people, and wildlife.

Email: Craig.Symonds.Photography@gmail.com

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As part of BeeCon 2024, an annual international conference hosted by the Centre for Bee Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation at York University, Craig Symonds presented "Exploring Mexico's Stingless Bees: A Photographer's Perspective." Through his images, Symonds revealed the intricate world of Oaxaca’s stingless bees to promote awareness of these pollinators and their essential role in biodiversity.

The cover of the Spring 2024 Newsletter of the Entomological Society of Ontario features a photo of a sweat bee by Craig Symonds, a member the Entomological Society of Ontario and the Royal Entomological Society.

Craig Symonds is also a Certified Pollinator Steward, a designation earned through Pollinator Partnership, the largest organization in the world dedicated exclusively to the protection and promotion of pollinators and their ecosystems. This certification provided him with a deeper understanding of pollinator biology, habitat creation, and conservation practices. Operating in both Canada and the United States, Pollinator Partnership leads innovative efforts in conservation, education, and research.

A photographer for over ten years and formally trained by one of Canada's leading photography schools, Craig Symonds was initially known for his vibrant images of Toronto’s alternative nightlife. He stepped out after the COVID-19 lockdowns, seeking to enhance understanding and appreciation of nature.

In addition to his work as a photographer, Craig Symonds' experiences as a beekeeper help highlight the connections between the effects of beekeeping on native pollinator conservation and the vital agricultural relationships between humans and honey bees.