About
Pineapple Jam Photography is rooted in a love of wildlife, the outdoors, and the quiet moments found on the trails with a camera. I’m Pamela Jane Guselle, a Canadian wildlife photographer and children's author, who feels most at home observing animals in their natural habitat and capturing the beauty of the wild with respect and care. Photographing wildlife is a privilege, and my work is guided by curiosity, patience, and a deep appreciation for the natural world.
Many people ask where the pineapple comes from. (No, I’m not a food photographer.)
The pineapple is an old symbol of welcome, hospitality, and friendship, values that matter deeply to me and shape how I move through the world. I love the idea of pairing something classic and meaningful with a name that feels playful. Pineapple Jam strikes that balance for me - richly symbolic, yet whimsical.
'Jam' also has a few layers of meaning. Yes, I actually make pineapple jam----sweet with just the right amount of tang. But 'jam' also infers a musical jam session, wherein disparate elements come together organically and produce something fresh and lovely. That’s how I experience photography: moments unfolding naturally, coming together in unexpected ways.
And finally, Pineapple Jam is personal in a most direct way: P.J. are my initials (Pamela Jane).
At its heart, Pineapple Jam Photography is about connection: to nature, to wildlife, and to those small, unscripted moments that remind us why the wild matters.