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| David Barbour David Barbour studied photography at the Banff School of Fine Arts in (1973-1976) and has worked as a photographer, photo-editor, curator and teacher. His career has been a balance of assignments and personal projects, highlights of which include: A World Press Award in 1986, and a Mid-Career Canada Council Grant to continue his personal work in Havana, Cuba in 2000. His most recent series "Home" is a series of landscape photographs taken in six provinces of Canada. Using a 4x5 Toyo with a 6x12 back, all the photographs are of places his family has called home. Commercial clients include Canadian Geographic, Ottawa Art Gallery, National Gallery of Canada, IDRC, CIDA, Correctional Service Canada, Natural Resources Canada and the City of Ottawa. Since 1996, he has taught numerous courses and workshops at SPAO, Ottawa School of Art and Algonquin College. To view a sample of his work, please visit: www.davidbarbour.com |
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| Brandon Clarida Brandon is a local photographer who believes in personal vision, and as such has developed his own working style based on subtlety and simplicity. His aesthetic is a product of his techniques in both traditional and digital output mediums. Brandon works as a photographer, post-production assistant and a graphic and web designer. To see some of Brandon's work go to: www.brandonclarida.com |
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| Lawrence Cook Lawrence Cook trained originally as a graphic artist, and has been a professional in the commercial photographic field for over 25 years. He has worked extensively with a wide range of high profile shooters, including Arnaud Maggs and Chris Wahl, in every conceivable set of conditions. In his many years of experience he has produced both commissioned and personal work while developing an immense and comprehensive knowledge base. |
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| Joël Côté-Cright Joël Côté-Cright is a photo-based artist and editorial photographer from Gatineau, Québec. He likes to photograph passionnate people that work hard and play outside. He has been recognized by Applied Arts, the Advertizing Photographers of America (New York chapter) and Photolife for his clean images of the real world. Well textured, detailed, and precise, the photographs are full of humanity. His documentary work, usually black & white images of simple moments in the everyday, has a cinematic feel and unobtrusive quality. To view a portfolio of Joël's work, please visit: www.jccphotographs.com |
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| Adrien Duey Adrien Duey has over thirty years of experience as a fine art and advertising photographer, and an art director. His innovative style and approach have won him many national and international awards: New York Art Directors Awards, Toronto Art Directors Awards, National Magazine Awards, Applied Arts National Awards, Polaroid Transfer National Awards, and twice nominated for Juno Awards. Adrien applied his vision and design in the fields of people, still life, and food. He has produced campaigns for Air Canada, Bell, Johnson & Johnson, Bombardier, the Dairy Bureau, Montreal Jazz Festival, and Molson. Adrien produced the images for the world's first interactive postage stamps in 1995 and continues to work on stamp projects. Raised on large format (the packaging for President's Choice was shot on 8"x10" film), Adrien has truly enjoyed the adventure of going digital. After owning and operating a studio in Montreal for years, he is now happily trekking around Ottawa - mostly out of the studio now. Adrien is working on his first book. To see some of his work please visit: www.adrienduey.com |
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| David Elden David Elden studied photography at Algonquin College and is committed to the mysterious alchemy of the darkroom where light & silver can combine to produce expressive, hand made prints. His knowledge of photography is based on formal training combined with much experience shooting in all formats for personal projects, assignments & competitions. He hopes to contribute to building the photographic community in Ottawa through, amongst other things, teaching and a long time involvement in the RA Photo Club including serving as Chair & Darkroom Manager. To view a portfolio of his work, please visit www.pbase.com/mononation |
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| Gaelyn Eyre Gaelyn's fine art photography is experimental and exploratory; an exploration of self and an attempt to define and identify contemporary society and her place within it. Gaelyn is accomplished in darkroom techniques and particularly enjoys alternative processes. She freely employs "toy camera" technology and often makes use of instant film, such as the Polaroid, in her work. Gaelyn has also studied clothing construction and fashion design in Ottawa. A closer look into the fashion industry led to an interest in photography, which led to SPAO, which led to a new enthusiasm for the visual arts. Her photographic work has been exhibited at galleries throughout the city. Work in progress can be seen here: http://gaelyneyrephotographs.blogspot.com |
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| Christopher Hanlan Christopher Hanlan is a professional photographer who has been actively involved in photography since the late 1990s. He works commercially as an event photographer although his greatest passion lies in urban landscape photography. Christopher's personal images often feature haunting scenes of urban neglect and decay, frequently captured at night using his signature style of ambient light photography. His urban landscape work has been featured several times in Ottawa media as well as on TVOntario, CBC, and CTV. While much of Christopher's portfolio has been produced using digital equipment, he is an avid collector of vintage cameras and enjoys restoring and shooting with classic film equipment as well. Christopher genuinely loves to share his knowledge, experience, and passion with other photographers and he believes that everyone has a great photographer inside just waiting to be discovered. His motto - the key to a great photograph is the vision and creativity of the photographer, not the camera being used. |
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| James Hare James Hare has taught at many art organisations in Canada and the UK including PAVED, Northern Print, SCYAP and the University of Saskatchewan. James holds an MFA from the University of Saskatchewan and has attended OCAD, NSCAD University and Fachhochschule Mannheim. He now finds himself working both in Ottawa and Saskatoon. A founding member of AnAlternative.org, James is active posting reviews and commentary to the site. Currently he is working on documentary a project he photographed while living in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. |
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| Jonathon Harrington In addition to growing up with photography as a hobby, Jonathon has spent a great deal of time perfecting and expanding his skills through his work in news media, his commercial work with layout and design, and his teaching role as part of the full-time Photography program and Graphic Design program at Algonquin College. Jonathon has also taught Special Interest/Cultural Courses with the City of Ottawa, and Continuing Education with the Ottawa Carleton District School Board. To view a portfolio of Jonathon's work, please visit: www.iconimaging.ca |
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| John Hewett Hallum John Hewett Hallum has lived and worked in Australia, England, Canada and Mexico. He is a graduate of the University of Ottawa where he studied photography under Lynne Cohen and is a former Head of Visual Arts at Arts Canterbury (Ottawa) where he also taught photography. His work has evolved from traditional film and darkroom techniques to digital output. John has had 3 one-person exhibitions in Ottawa (1993 to 98) and has been included in juried exhibitions in Boston, St. Louis and New York. For many years he has been an instructor and guide taking people on Photographic tours to Cuba, Mexico and New York City. In addition to teaching he continues to develop personal photographic projects in Mexico where he lives part time. To view portfolios of John' work, go to: http://web.me.com/jonmex/ |
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| Randy Innes Randy Innes completed his PhD in Visual and Cultural Studies at the University of Rochester in 2009. He has studied the history and theory of photography as a cultural object and practice, with particular attention to the place of photography between romanticism and modernism. As a research fellow at the National Gallery of Canada Randy studied a selection of nineteenth century photographs and photographically illustrated books. Recent teaching has included a study of Barthes' writings on the photographic image for the Cultural Studies program at Trent University; and he recently taught a course on the History and Theory of Photography, and a graduate course on the role of Curiosity and Wonder in the history of museum practices at Carleton University's School for Studies in Art and Culture. |
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| Gary Jones Gary Jones has been taking pictures since 1974, working with 35mm, medium, and large format cameras. A photojournalist for 15 years, Gary worked for newspapers, magazines and agencies, specializing in covering politics, celebrities and events. He has written articles, and has over 20 years of experience in commercial work, and over 15 years teaching experience. Gary has been a member of several camera clubs, and has served as both president and newsletter editor. In 1991, he started a Montreal based photo agency that collaborated with international magazines and agencies. His agency has the distinction of being one of the first in the city to work with digital images. Several years ago, Gary switched entirely to digital, leaving behind 25 years of black and white, and color darkroom work. Exploring the capabilities and potential which the digital medium has opened up, he is currently working on several projects, particularly in the fields of landscape, nature and studio still life photography. |
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| Paul Klauninger Paul Klauninger is a graduate of the University of Toronto, where he studied astronomy, astrophysics, and Earth-sciences. He has lectured on astronomy, astrophotography, and space travel at the Canada Museum of Science & Technology (CMST) for over 20 years. He has also taught undergrad astronomy at Carleton University and is currently an astronomy instructor for Algonquin College's Outdoor Adventure Naturalist program and with the Association for Bright Children. Paul has also been a guest speaker on astronomical imaging at Carleton University and conducted astronomy workshops for Ottawa Board of Education teachers and in numerous public schools. He is an avid photographer of the night sky and landscapes, and owns several specialized telescopes and cameras for astro-imaging. |
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| Bruno Di Lalla Bruno Di Lalla brings his Data Management and Computer Science expertise to the advancement of Digital Asset Management in photography. As an avid photographer, Bruno is actively involved in the RA Photo Club where he has hosted forums and workshops on Photoshop Lightroom to guide others in developing a better workflow and in getting the best out of their photos as rapidly as possible. His creativity also extended to publishing the University of Ottawa Engineering Student Newspaper and played a key role in the success of the Ontario Engineering Competition as the Director of Publicity Design. To view a portfolio of Bruno's work, please visit www.bdlimagery.com |
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| Jim Lamont Jim Lamont has been involved with photography since 1977. He has had three articles with his photographs in the Canadian Geographic, including a cover photograph, and has also been published in a variety of other magazines, a book, and a calendar. He has had six one-person / focus shows at galleries such as the Trinity Art Gallery, the Foyer Gallery, and the Centrepointe Theatre Gallery. His photographs and prints have won numerous awards. In 2003, he started PeregrinePrints, a company dedicated to working with photographers to make fine art quality prints at affordable prices. He teaches with the School for the Photographic Arts: Ottawa, Henry's School of Imaging, and various community centre and private classes. |
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| Stéphane Lauzon Stéphane Lauzon is an Ottawa based artist and photographer. His artwork explores social interactions and phenomena through performance and photographic documentation. Stéphane has had images appear in several Canadian publications and his work reviewed in several more. He has exhibited his work in Ottawa and further a field. He holds a BFA from the University of Ottawa and an MFA from the University of Saskatchewan. Stéphane has worked as a photography instructor for non-profit organizations, public programs and in academia, and teaches in both English and French. |
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| Mike Lupine Mike is a working professional photographer. Based in Montreal for almost two decades,he has recently returned to Ottawa. In addition to a wide range of shooting and business skill sets, Mike has been a Master Black and White printer since the late 1980's.He has built, managed and supervised dozens of darkrooms- working commercial to custom fine printing-institutional and public environments. Mike is looking forward to the transfer of Black and White analogue printing techniques, conception and execution strategies to a new generation of emerging printers. |
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| Daniel Marchand Born in Trois-Rivières, Québec, now living in Ottawa, Daniel's interest in photography started early. After a successful Canadian Foreign Service career that took him to Europe, the USA, Africa and the Middle East, he has returned to photography - his passion. His work is in private collections around the world and was most recently on view in the 2010 SPAO Motto Show at Exposure Gallery. Visit www.danielmarchandphoto.com to see his professional work. |
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| Angelina McCormick Angelina has studied with both Angelina has studied with both SPAO directors and developed impressive printing techniques in both the darkroom and digital media. She focuses on portraiture, personal projects and fine art printing in her own practice. A 2006 Canadian Applied Arts Student Award winner, she has a wide spectrum of talent to share with her students including strong studio work and reduction printing. To view some of her works visit La Petite Mort Gallery in Ottawa, The Agora Gallery in New York or www.amccormick.ca. |
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| Alexandra Oliver Alexandra Oliver is an art historian and 2011-2012 Andrew W. Mellon Research Fellow. She completed her BFA, major in photography, at Ryerson University in 2005, and received subsequent MAs in Contemporary Art, Criticism and Philosophy (University of Essex, 2006) and in Art History (University of Pittsburgh, 2009). She is currently a PhD candidate the University of Pittsburgh, where she also teaches courses on modern and contemporary art. Her dissertation concerns on realism and photo-based art in the 1970s and 80s; other research interests include aesthetics, critical theory, art pedagogy and fashion photography. |
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| Cedric Pearson Involved in photography since the early 1970s Cedric studied architecture at Carleton University and communications at Concordia. He is a recipient of Canada Council and other grants and has exhibited in galleries across Canada including the National Film Board Gallery, Optica Gallery, and the Museum of Civilization. He has taught at the University of Ottawa, Algonquin College and has offered numerous workshops and courses. His work experience is quite diversified, as a commercial and architectural photographer, photo editor, computer analyst and communications consultant. Recently he has concentrated his work on personal projects and the development and evolution of the digital photography medium and the creative process. To view a portfolio of his work, please visit www.sidelongglance.com |
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| Danaé Salazar Danaé studied a B.S. in Communication at Universidad Iberoamericana. Her experience in the editorial field covers magazines like Harper's Bazaar Latin America (fashion editor), Deep (director) and in 2009 she created 192 magazine with Fabiola Zamora. |
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| Pedro Santos Pedro Santos has been involved in photography since the mid 90s. What started as a hobby has become a life passion and a professional pursuit. Originally from Portugal, Santos moved to Ottawa four years ago where he began studying digital photography at SPAO. His technical knowledge includes all aspects of camera operation, Composition, Photoshop, Lightroom and many other related applications. His interests involve various genres of photography such us, landscape, portraiture, panoramic and HDR photography. Since 2009, he has worked commercially as an event photographer, photo-editor, and teacher. Santos has been sharing his knowledge and passion for photography through private classes and workshops. He has exhibited his work in both solo and collective exhibitions. Being a photographer, for him, is a constant learning experience. He draws knowledge from his subjects and inspiration from the places he visits and the people he meets, which help him grow both as a photographer and as an individual. He is currently developing a project involving landscape during the four seasons. To view examples of his work: www.psantosphotography.com |
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| Michael Schreier Former Director of Visual Arts at the University of Ottawa, Michael Schreier, Professional Artist, Photographer, has dedicated his considerable professional career, from 1972 to the present, to the celebration of both the public and private hero. Recent work includes Concert with the Silent Witness, a collection of both Ottawaand trans-Canada street portraits, celebrating the presence of the anonymous individual. Selected works are represented both in public and private collections, including the National Gallery of Canada, CanadianMuseum of Contemporary Photography, National Archives Photography Collection, the Agnes-EtheringtonArt Centre, Canadian Portrait Gallery, Visual Studies Workshop,( Rochester, New York ), Carleton University Art Gallery, and the University of Ottawa Library Special Collections. |
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| Michael Tardioli For almost 20 years, Michael Tardioli has been a professional, award-winning photographer in the Ottawa region. He has had extensive experience in all aspects of high-end image capture and production, and is a nationally recognized master printer in both the analogue and digital media. A former professor at Algonquin College, and profiled educator in the Ilford/Harmon Fall 2007 publication, Michael co-founded SPAO for those seeking to hone their skills. |
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| Gord Weber Gord's photography became a passion when the digital craze hit about four years ago. He has specialized in Sports, Event, Fashion and Glamour Photography. In 2008 Gord was awarded "Photographer of the Year" by the RA Photo Club and is currently the workshop leader for the RA Photo club for Glamour and Figure photography. For the past 3 years he has held workshops on shooting sports. He also takes photographs of the Canadian Football League players for Jogo Inc. and other companies and magazines. Some of the clients that he works with are Jogo Inc, Quality Entertainment, FHM, UMM, Maxim and Trenz Magazine. You can see some of Gord's work at www.sportophoto.ca |
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| Valérie Yobé A long time traveller, Valérie Yobé lives with passion and looks for inspiration in whatever she pursues. After a first decade in advertising in France, she moved to Montréal and did a Masters in Communications and went into media research. Love brought her to Ottawa where she re-invented herself around graphic design, a discipline with which she has developed a long-term relationship. She owns her own graphic design studio that serves cultural and artistic clientele including museums. She also cherishes different teaching positions such as Graphic Design at the University of Québec in Outaouias, and diverse classes and projects at SPAO such as : Portfolio Design, Point of sale, and creating Push/Pull the first magazine produced by SPAO and created by its students. Valérie was also involved in creating the identity for X Ottawa Photography Festival. In addition to these activities, she is currently writing for her PHD in Semiology at the University of Québec in Montréal. |
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| Fabiola Zamora Fabiola studied a B.S. in Communication at Universidad Intercontinental, while she was studding photography at Escuela Activa de Fotografía, in Mexico City. She lived in New York, where she worked at the photography agency De facto. Back in Mexico City, she worked as photography editor for Deep magazine, and then she created her own project, 192 magazine. She has photographed prominent figures like Jeremy Scott, and her work has been published in magazines like Elle Mexico, 192, Gatopardo and Código, just to name a few. |
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