Photographers representing Canada
at the 2024 World Photographic Cup
Canada has submitted a team entry into the World Photographic Cup – an Olympic style competition in which a team of photographers represent their home country. The photography family (or Camera-derie!) is a bond that transcends language, culture and geography. That’s the foundation behind the World Photographic Cup, a one of a kind international team competition.
The following Canadian photographers had images selected to become part of Team Canada and represent our country on the world stage next year. After three rounds of eliminations by Canadian curators these maker’s images rose to the top. Now they move on to the International competition. The selected Canadian photographers hail from across the country and represent professionals and emerging artists in all genres of photography.
An innate passion for travel has taken Alph to 55 countries around the globe enabling him to explore the diverse cultures and geographies of our world.
Cassandra is about photographs and stories that aim at creating awareness and uniting people around the world to work toward global understanding and equality for all.
Claude is a portrait and event photographer residing and working in the Ottawa region.
Craig was continually inspired by the light and stylings from the Hollywood studios in creating their dynamic imagery.
Curtis’ approach to creative and commercial work gravitates toward clean, thoughtful compositions that are grounded in strong storytelling principles and connection.
Digital photo artistry is very inspiring and rewarding. If you can dream it, you can construct it in photoshop. It is where magic happens.
Evan is an experienced explorer, photographer, and creative director who splits his time between his native Canada and adopted home of Japan.
Glen has always had the desire to create. Whether it is as a professional musician, painter, or photographer, he is always looking for way to express the beauty around him.
Jacquie Matechuk embraces the challenge of capturing the unpredictable. From her love of adrenaline pumping sports to her passion for wildlife and the environments they call home.
Jenny is passionate about conserving the diversity of scenes and wildlife in front of the camera as well as the advocating for equity and diversity behind the camera.
For Kari, photography is not only a form of artistic expression but also a therapeutic outlet, bringing her immeasurable joy and healing. Her camera has become her source of solace and rejuvenation.
Kathryn, a relative newcomer to photography, enjoys taking photos of everything other than anything with eyes! Kathryn is loving her photographic journey and the incredible people she is meeting along the way.
Kelly VanderBeek professionally threw herself down mountains at speeds over 145km/h. Today, this Olympian & World Cup Medallist makes her living as a sports broadcaster, content producer, and photographer.
Kristian’s passion for visual storytelling takes him from shooting the Olympics and extreme sports, to fashion, nature, commercial projects and expeditions across the globe.
Louis-Philippe Provost is inspired by architecture and travelling, sharing his passion through his creative work where he studies buildings and landscapes from new and different angles.
Michael has been photographing his home province of Newfoundland & Labrador for years and has captured its majestic beauty like no other.
Michelle Valberg has focused her camera on people, wildlife and landscapes with the intention of transforming simple beauty into a deeper reflection of humanity.
Mike is an Okanagan based photographer who is passionate about producing photographs that have emotional impact on the viewer.
Paul Wright creates images that connect us to each other, and to our environment. Portrait and editorial components blend together to create his style.
As a wedding photographer Rabih’s goal is to capture and immortalize, happiness, love and those special moments that secretly occur when no one else is looking.
Railene’s inspiration is drawn from the people she photographs and the beautiful stories she is able to freeze in time through her lens.
Approaching photography like a treasure hunter, Renée’s compositions are uniquely cinematic, often becoming pieces of a bigger world represented beyond reality.
At the age of 13 Rosalind came upon the gallery of Yousuf Karsh while window-shopping in Toronto’s Yorkville neighborhood. She stared into the displays for a long time, admiring the exquisite portraiture.
Inspired by light and shadow, Sean creates bold, candid, sensitive, and dramatic imagery.