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6 February, 2026
Whytcross brings Foxhow to world stage
A MAN from the outskirts of Camperdown has moved from the quiet western district to a global stage thanks to his photography and filmmaking skills.
Bronson Whytcross grew up along the Foxhow Road to the north east of Camperdown, originally milking cows on neighbouring farms.
Today, Mr Whytcross is the founder of FOXHOW Studio in Vancouver, Canada.
The production company is named after the area where Mr Whytcross grew up.
“No matter how global the work becomes, I wanted my business to reflect where I come from,” he said.
“FOXHOW is a reminder of home and the values I was raised with.
“Camperdown teaches you to earn your opportunities.
“There are no shortcuts — and that mindset sticks.”
Mr Whytcross attended Mercy Regional College, where his creativity flourished alongside the lessons learned growing up in a rural community, and also played football for the Camperdown Magpies.
Mr Whytcross said he learned quickly to seize every opportunity.
“Life revolves around early mornings, hard work and pulling your weight — values that stay with you long after you leave home,” he said.
“If you’ve done early mornings on a dairy farm, you don’t shy away from hard work later in life.
“You learn pretty quickly that not every job is a clean one.”
Mr Whytcross initially worked in the mining industry before making the change to film and photography, and he has not looked back.
Today, his work has taken him across North America, Europe, Africa, Central America, South America and even Antarctica.
His portfolio spans a wide range of projects, including surf films, climate change documentaries, the British Broadcasting Corporation’s documentary series Walking with Dinosaurs, car commercials for brands such as Mazda and Ford, fashion campaigns and music videos.
“I’ve been incredibly fortunate with where this work has taken me,” Mr Whytcross said.
“But none of it feels accidental.
“Growing up out here prepared me for the long hours, the setbacks, and the pressure.”
Looking ahead, Mr Whytcross’ next major goal is to direct feature films, focusing on long-form storytelling while continuing to work internationally across film and photography.
Despite the scale of his career, he said it was clear what mattered most to him.
“My biggest achievement in life isn’t a job or a destination,” Mr Whytcross said.
“It’s marrying my fiancée, Shelby (Wick).”
Ms Wick is a fashion designer and the founder of Slate Wearables in Canada, and Mr Whytcross credits their shared creativity and support as central to everything he’s building.
The couple are set to be married on Valentine’s Day this year on the coast.
“We’re a team,” Mr Whytcross said.
“Everything I do, I do knowing we’re building a life together.”
For Mr Whytcross, his story is proof that growing up in a small country town — or just outside one — is not a limitation, but an advantage.
“There’s something special about this district,” he said.
“If the western district were its own country, we’d punch well above our weight.
“The grit, the talent — it’s real.
“This place will always be part of who I am.”