Oh Me Nerves Photography

Oh Me Nerves Photography

📍 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

Oh Me Nerves Photography is a Sarnia-Lambton based photography studio led by Shaun Antle that specializes in wildlife, nature, and landscape imagery. The business sells prints, calendars, greeting cards, and merchandise, accepts commissions and bookings for sessions and guided expeditions, and offers workshops and public speaking. It also produces longform storytelling projects and video content that engage partners and support community and charitable initiatives. Oh Me Nerves Photography promotes partnerships, preordered products, and opportunities to support its mobile outreach and documentary work.

🕰️ Organization Hours:

Monday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Oct 20: Special hours for Polar Expedition

Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026

Recent Activity

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2027 5th Anniversary Edition calendar

Oh Me Nerves Photography is taking reservations for the 2027 5th Anniversary Edition calendar, available in Fan Favourites and Newfoundland Favourites. Individual calendars are $37 each with taxes shipping and handling included, and businesses can place custom branded bulk orders starting at $10 each; reserve by August 31, 2026.

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Stag caribou sunset photography outing

Oh Me Nerves Photography shares a close up sunset encounter with a lone stag caribou in central Newfoundland, captured after a drive into the backcountry via ATV trails 20 to 30 kms in. The photographer and companions Jill Antle and Ray spent roughly 45 minutes photographing the stag as sunset lit his antlers, while contending with thick black fly swarms and rough underbrush.

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Fall Newfoundland Photography Expedition

Oh Me Nerves Photography is gauging interest for a small Fall Newfoundland Photography Expedition, an intimate 3 to 5 day trip for 2 to 3 people focused on on location shooting and evening workshops. The instructor will act as guide and coach, participants arrange their own travel and lodging, and a short promo video shows the landscapes and wildlife you might photograph.

Wellness Events
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Post criticizing use of stock images over hiring photographers

Oh Me Nerves Photography published a pointed post on 2026-08-05 criticizing organizations that use stock images rather than hiring photographers, arguing for investment in original visual work. The short, direct message underscores a common debate about cost versus creative value in organizational visual communications.

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Partnership opportunity and national initiatives announcement

Oh Me Nerves Photography is offering select long term partnerships to support national initiatives that will travel across Canada, from the Arctic to Pelee Island and Newfoundland to British Columbia. The projects use photography, film, education, and public speaking to explore wildlife, conservation, mental health, and community resilience; inquire about the Oh Me Nerves Photography Partnership Packages to start a conversation.

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2027 wall calendar pre-orders

Oh Me Nerves Photography opened pre-orders for two 2027 wall calendar editions, including a 5th Anniversary Fan Favourites Edition and a Newfoundland Edition. Individual calendars are $25 plus $7.75 shipping and HST, delivered in Canada for $37, and businesses can order bulk customized calendars starting at $10 each with worldwide shipping available.

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Unseen & Unspoken

Unseen & Unspoken is a Canada wide storytelling campaign that uses photography, film, workshops, and community partnerships to reach people living with mental illness, addiction, homelessness, trauma, grief, and loneliness. The journey begins this fall in Lambton County and needs support to outfit a 2014 Subaru Forester, with estimated additional costs of $15,000 to $25,000; donate via Ko fi or e transfer, or email oh.me.nerves.photography@gmail.com to explore sponsorships.

Donation Campaigns
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Northern Shoveler photography post

Photographer Shaun Antle shares rainy day Northern Shoveler shots from Westminster Ponds in London Ontario, shot with a Canon 90d and Sigma 150-600 C and edited in Lightroom Classic. The post highlights the drake coloration and the spoonbill lamellae that give these ducks their distinctive feeding style.

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Long weekend Sunday vibes throwback post

Oh Me Nerves Photography shares a throwback long weekend Sunday post celebrating a past wildlife photo moment on 2026-08-02, using hashtags to connect with the Ontario wildlife and photography community. The caption is playful and nostalgic, and the post references Canon Canada, Vanguard Photo, Canadian Geographic, National Geographic, and Ontario Nature.

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Behind-the-scenes: how creative work is supported

Oh Me Nerves Photography shares a behind the scenes note on how creative work is actually supported, explaining that social media generates very little financial return. The post lists practical ways to help, including buying prints or merchandise, booking sessions for family couples or pets, inviting the photographer to speak, and attending gallery exhibitions.

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Thank-you update and content plans

Oh Me Nerves Photography thanks over 2,100 followers and says the creator will spend the month editing photos, advancing projects, and making fresh content. The post also includes a personal shout out wishing Tara Antle a happy 41st birthday and signals more posts coming soon.

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New video content and subscribe call-to-action

Oh Me Nerves Photography announced a growing collection of long form and short form videos on 2026-08-02 and asked viewers to click through, subscribe, like, and share. The update signals regular new uploads from the creator, making it a good moment to subscribe if you want notifications for future releases.

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Wildlife interaction social post

Oh Me Nerves Photography shared a playful wildlife snapshot on 2026-08-02 with the caption noting how animals mirror us, followed by the line She was NOT having it. The post is a short, candid moment ideal for fans of wildlife photography and lighthearted nature content.

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Stag Island white-tailed deer photo post

A playful photo by Shaun Antle for Oh Me Nerves Photography shows a Stag Island doe confidently taking bird seed left by a resident, tagged to Stag Island, Ontario. The image was shot on a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and edited in Lightroom Mobile, accompanied by a humorous caption about deer charm.

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OMNP prints

Oh Me Nerves Photography is offering OMNP prints with limited time steals, and the post invites customers to come by today to take advantage of the deals. This brief same day promotion suggests limited quantities and in person pickup at the studio.

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Antle Homestead restoration announcement and engagement request

Oh Me Nerves Photography shared a video announcing the Antle Homestead restoration project on July 31, 2026, inviting viewers to read video descriptions for extra history and behind the scenes details. The post asks for community support through subscribing, liking, commenting, and sharing to help expand the project's reach and advance restoration efforts in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Speaker engagements — Shaun Antle

Shaun Antle, wildlife photographer and founder of Oh Me Nerves Photography, will be back in Newfoundland approximately October 14 to October 28 and is seeking speaking engagements. His most requested talk, Arctic Frontiers, shares three years of northern fieldwork through photography and storytelling, and he also offers sessions on photography, conservation, Newfoundland landscapes, career journeys, and resilience. Visit his speaker page to learn more and request a booking.

Professional Development
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Photography recognition and contest aspirations

Oh Me Nerves Photography celebrated recognition from Canadian Geographic and is entering Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Can Geo Photographer of the Year contests. The author shares quiet pride and a long term ambition to work with Canadian Geographic or National Geographic while continuing to put their photography out into the world.

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Antle Family Homestead Memories

Shaun Antle shares personal memories of the Antle Family Homestead, honoring Lilian King and Cyril Antle while recounting farm life, a pup named Sarge, and homestead features like a sawmill and chicken coops. The piece is a warm, descendant led reflection published by Oh Me Nerves Photography on 2026-07-29, with an open invitation to send photos or stories to oh.me.nerves.photography@gmail.com.

History
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Two-Car Family Life Update

Oh Me Nerves Photography posts a candid YouTube life update announcing they are a two car family after 23 years together, with a video and description explaining the decision. The creators invite viewers to watch, comment with money saving tips, and support the channel through likes and subscriptions.

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Antle Homestead Restoration announcement

Oh Me Nerves Photography announced the start of the Antle Homestead restoration on 2026-07-28 and asked followers to subscribe to watch progress. The post invites people to share memories of the oldest home they are connected to, and uses hashtags linking the project to heritage preservation and Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Antle Family Homestead Restoration

The Antle Family Homestead Restoration documents a multi trip effort to revive a nearly century old home in Newfoundland that once housed nineteen family members. The project chronicles off grid conditions, step by step repairs, and invites followers and sponsors to join the journey via YouTube and social channels.

Feature Home Projects
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Antle Homestead Restoration announcement

Oh Me Nerves Photography announced the Antle Homestead Restoration on July 28, 2026, inviting people to subscribe, like, and follow for ongoing updates that preserve Newfoundland family history. The post is shared as a tribute to Lilian Nan Antle and Cyril Pop Antle and uses multiple hashtags to help people find project updates and stories.

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2027 Newfoundland Calendar

Oh Me Nerves Photography has opened pre-orders for the 2027 Newfoundland Calendar, featuring award winning, hand signed, ring bound images printed on premium cardstock. Calendars are $25.00 CAD each plus $7.75 shipping and HST, totalizing $37.00 CAD per copy within Canada, with bulk options starting at $10 each and international shipping available by quote.

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Upcoming collaboration/participant list announcement

Oh Me Nerves Photography posted a participant announcement listing partners including Canon Canada, Canadian Geographic, and northern operators like White Whale Lodge and North Star Tours on 2026-07-25. The brief list suggests a collaborative nature photography project or field program, follow the organizer or named partners for full details and schedules.

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