World Photographic Cup / Awards
A unique Olympic-style competition, the World Photographic Cup is not only about shutter speeds and composition, it’s about the spirit of friendship with 31 countries participating this year. The photographers, diverse in style and background, find a common ground in their shared love for the art of capturing moments.
For Team Canada, it’s the volunteer curators, the collaborative brainstorming, and the collective heartbeat of a team bound by a shared vision—to bring Canadian photographic excellence to the forefront. Our 30 image submission included 3 remarkable photographs in each of the 10 categories. Each photograph, a testament to the artistic brilliance flourishing in Canada.
Today we celebrate the final standings of Canada’s Top 10 images, including Kari’s 7th place finish, helped secure Canada’s placement in the WPC competition.
“I am so incredibly proud to have been part of this team, placing 7th in the WPC is something I never imagined for myself when starting this journey, but the biggest joy has been watching my teammate succeeded.”
2024 7th Place / Kari Carter
After dedicating nearly two decades of her life to serving her country in the Canadian Forces, Kari decided to follow her passion and immerse herself in the world of photography. Her transition from the military to the creative realm was driven by a profound desire to capture the beauty of life through the lens of her camera. For Kari, photography is not only a form of artistic expression but also a therapeutic outlet, bringing her immeasurable joy and healing. Her photographic style is marked by a distinct blend of artistry and technical, resulting in images that are not only visually striking but also deeply emotive.
Her celebrated image, “Fabricated Beauty”, symbolizes the intricate layers of expectations placed upon women. Society demands that they embody flawless beauty in various dimensions: physical appearance, makeup, and the pressure to resist any visible signs of aging. Women are often pressured to maintain a decorous and non-confrontational demeanour, constantly adorning themselves with these societal expectations. Underneath it all, we bear a multitude of layers, either revealing or concealing our true selves. As women, we strive to be everything we can be, but some days are spent simply holding ourselves together, fragment by fragment, which may sometimes necessitate the facade of inauthenticity.
