Tech meets dirt.

I’m Brad. My journey is about trading one life for another - and then learning how to balance both. I started in the tech world, where I still spend part of my time as a Senior Solutions Engineer at PathFactory. But that’s just one part of the story.

In 2020, my family and I moved to Salt Spring Island - a 30-acre farm in the Burgoyne Valley to be exact. We wanted a different pace, something slower and more connected to nature. The farm isn’t a full-scale operation; it’s a retreat, a place to grow our food and keep some livestock, a way to escape the constant digital hum of my tech career.

Glenraven Nursery came next - an idea that turned into a reality. I’ve always loved plants, and starting the nursery was a way to reconnect with that passion, while also committing to sustainability and biodiversity. It’s been messy and unpredictable, but it’s also rewarding in a way that staring at a screen never was.

Photography has been the thread that runs through it all. Whether it’s shooting real estate for local agents, capturing street scenes from city life, or documenting the small moments on the farm - photography has helped me find beauty in the ordinary. It keeps me grounded and gives me a way to reflect on the life I’m building.

That’s my story - a mix of tech, farm life, creativity, and reinvention. It’s not perfect, but it’s mine, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

EMAIL: hello@bradhefferon.com

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