World Photographic Cup / Top 10
Like the Olympics, with nations from around the globe participating, the World Photographic Cup is far from a typical photo competition; it’s a prestigious event that celebrates the art of photography on a global stage. In this unique format, photographers from 28 nations around the world compete not only as individuals but as a cohesive team representing their country.
Canada’s submitted images demonstrated the remarkable skill and artistry of our country’s photographers and highlighted the team’s dedication to excellence and their ambition to shine on the world stage. Each Top 10 recognition serves as a testament to their collective talent and hard work, fostering a strong sense of unity and national pride as they cheered on their teammates’ success.
All Top 10 finalists are now heading to Reykjavik, Iceland this April to represent Canada at the WPC Awards Ceremony. Their image is in the running for individual Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals and depending on their final ranking, these images have the chance to help Team Canada win the World Photographic Cup!
“This moment is one of deep gratitude and excitement. Seeing the individual creativity of Canadian photographic artists unite beneath a single flag is a powerful reminder that our strength lies in diversity, not in competition.”
2026 World Top 10 / Jacquie Matechuk
Jacquie brings all her experiences together with one purpose: to leverage her craft and her platform to educate and advocate for the places, people and wildlife striving to co-exist.
Beneath the dense canopy of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a young silverback (second in command), watched in silence as fractured light cuts through the foliage to reveal his family resting nearby. His gaze carried the weight of guardianship, steady and deliberate, yet filled with the quiet curiosity of youth. In that moment, I was reminded that true power in the wild is not measured by dominance or display, but by presence—the still, unwavering awareness of one who protects more than he possesses. Beneath his calm exterior was a consciousness that seemed to bridge our worlds, a reminder that we are not separate observers of nature, but participants within it. The Watchman stands as a reflection of that truth—a portrait of leadership born not of force, but of grace, guardianship, and the silent courage to thoughtfully bear witness.
