There is something about Curtis Pelletier that caught my attention the moment I went to his website, and that was his patience. I have never been one who has been called patient. My friends and family would attest to this, so when I see an artist who uses this medium to express himself in a […]
I speak a lot about a photographer’s voice and vision. It is, to me, one of the hallmarks of an artist who has explored their medium to an extent that have created a dialogue. Great photographers have a voice that is clear and spoken in each image. While this voice is the pursuit of every […]
Q~ John, there are two things that struck me when I first viewed your work: you have an unteachable sense of composition and, more interesting, a strong visual aesthetic. How is it that you approach these two, sometimes conflicting, practices when creating your art? A~ First, I would like to thank you T. Gordon for […]
Q~ John, you have spent years dedicated to documenting the Saskatchewan landscape. Your images depict an ever present sense of urban influence most photographers are confronted with daily. And, whether it be through a rolling hill that is flecked by a worn billboard or the alien shapes of an experimental canola farm, you capture this […]
Chris Vanderwees is an interesting study. He is just starting out on his path in this medium, but I can already see a hint of personal style and focus. While his website contains a wide breadth of subject matter, some street, some portrait and some urban, there is always a hint of Chris just beneath […]
There are photographers who are on the leading edge of this medium, pushing the boundaries and tearing down walls in the hopes of creating something wholly new. Mike Guilbault is not one of these photographers. But, this is not to be taken as a slight. In fact, Mike is a very talented photographer who has […]
Hello All, I am very pleased to announce that a great photographer, Mark Peckmezian, who has been featured on this site several times will be showcasing his series “Portrait” from April 19th to June 16th. I encourage everyone in the vacinity of Toronto to visit this show and support Mark. He is extremely talented and has […]
For those of you living in or around Toronto, consider yourself fortunate. From April 6th to May 4th, the Stephen Bulger gallery will be showing the work of the very talented, Montreal born photographer Bertrand Carriere. His series “Apres Strand”, follows in the footsteps of American photographer Paul Strand, and pays homage to Paul’s work in the […]
Hello All. Sorry for not posting in some time. But, there are reasons for this and they are great in nature. While I cannot go into detail at this time, I want to drop a little hint that a book may be in the works. About what you ask? The answer should be obvious….Canadian photography. […]
Hello readers, Sorry for the lack of content recently. I have been quite involved with personal affairs that required my full attention. But, with a bit of breathing space approaching, I will be able to post this week. The great news is that I will soon have an in-depth interview with another talented photographer. So […]
Recently, I posed the question to a fellow photography enthusiast: If given a choice, which would you rather have: an original print of your favourite photographer or an original sketch by your favourite artist? Now, I said, before you answer, realize that the photographic print will be the only one ever created. The negative will […]
Hello All, Well, our first contest closed last week and Kyle and I worked through the entries to find one that met our expectations and the requirements of the contest. I want to thank all of you who entered and who took the time to visit Kyle’s site. So, to not drag the suspense out […]
Just a note that the contest is now closed and a winner has been chosen. We will be announcing that winner in the next day or two so stay posted! To Enter: This is the simple part. All you have to do is go to Kyle’s website, which you can find by clicking HERE. After […]
Q~Kyle, in reading your biography, I was interested in asking you how you came to study photography. To me, it appears to have entered your life and had an immediate impact that has led to a lifelong passion. A~ Growing up I was never directly involved with the arts but I was always a very […]
Hello All, I hope the new year finds you all well. I am sorry for the space between posts but I needed time to get away and reflect on photography. I have had mixed emotions on the medium, but I will be discussing my thoughts on this in future posts. But, right now, I want […]
Hello All, Just wanted to say that I am taking a bit of a break from posting to enjoy time with family and friends. I would like to extend a happy holidays to all of you. And wish you a fantastic new year. The new year will bring more amazing content for CPO. More interviews […]
I have been in discussion with other photographers and photo enthusiasts of all walks. Some professional, some not. Some new to the medium, some well beyond thirty years. And, amongst our ramblings of the current state of photography, is always the discussion of landscape. There is a large divide in all these discussions when the […]
It has never been a stretch to say that photography is a science. Some would say that, in its early years, it was more experiment then result. There were those artists and scientists that were drawn to the medium who found ways to experiment with images and, in turn, raise the bar. As photographers, and […]
Q~Juozas, you are a talented documentary photographer. Your many galleries are rich with colourful images speaking to your many travels. And one thing that stands out to me as I look at your work, is a deep respect for nature and humanity. Is it safe to say that you draw your inspiration from the world […]
I have been emailed, several times, asking me why I have not showcased “one of Canada’s most influential photographers”, Courtney Milne. The answer was simple, I had not had the pleasure of viewing his work. Now, after visiting the galleries, it must be said that Courtney’s images are not what I would call traditional. Through […]
Randall Romano is a documentary/environmental photographer based out of Ontario. His images, like the one seen above, are well composed, well executed and vibrant. With a background in commercial work, Randall has taken his vision and talent to more personal artistic paths and produced galleries that are a joy to look at. To me, some […]
Q~David, I would like to start off by saying you have an impeccable sense of composition. The framing of your images is tight and well conceived, with a good use of symmetry. This leads me to my first question, do you plan out each shot with careful planning and review or, which I believe to […]
One would be hard pressed to find a photographer in this country who has had a longer career, who has had more success, and who has given back to the photographic community than Freeman Patterson. Hailing from New Brunswick, Freeman has been photographing since 1962 when he first decided to pursue his artistic sense. And […]
I am not a big proponent of videos that depict photographers discussing their work. To me the whole process of watching someone take photographs or, even worse, dissect their work at great length is nothing more than self indulgent drivel. But, having said that, I was intrigued when I watched the below video by Jeff […]
There are few times when I am at a loss for words about a photographer, or their galleries. But, after browsing Benoit’s images on his Flickr account, I can say that I have reached one of those times. While I am not able to come to a decisive conclusion about Benoit, I feel that I […]
Dean Casavechia is a special breed of photographer. He has been able to create images that use color to define space, to set tone and mood without a heavy hand. And, much to his credit and level of talent, he has also been able to convey his style and voice across several subject matters–successfully. While […]
In a statement from CAPIC, a momentus decision has been reached for Canadian Photographers: November 7, 2012 A GREAT VICTORY FOR CANADIAN PHOTOGRAPHERS OTTAWA, November 7, 2012: At last, Canadian photographers own their copyright. The Canadian Association of Professional Image Creators (CAPIC) would like to congratulate all Canadian photographers in Canada on this important date […]
Due to the positive response we received about Michael’s street photography, we thought it would be great to have an interview with him. Luckily, Michael agreed. Q~ Michael, your use of depth of field in your street images has such a profound effect. How is it that you came to realize the power of this […]
If there was one photographer I would look to, to capture Canada-all of the diverse beauty and spirit, I would choose Adam Gibbs. While our country has a plethora of highly talented landscape photographers, Adam is one of the select few who can avoid the “postcard” look that many landscape shoots lean towards. Now, I […]
The Scotiabank Photography Award Nominees 2013….and a bit of a rant.
On March 5th, the Scotiabank Photography Award, the largest monetary prize awarded in Canada, short list was revealed. And, as with last year, those selected are a mix of photographers and mixed media artists. They are, in no particular order, Stan Douglas, Angela Gruaerholz and Robert Walker. While I am not a fan of awarding a prestigious […]