Bio
Anita is a recently retired high school teacher residing in Chilliwack, British Columbia. She began her photographic journey in 2014 and attended Langara College’s photography program to further develop her skills. Anita enjoys capturing a wide range of genres, including landscapes, rodeos, and dog shows, but her greatest passion lies in macro photography — particularly the fascinating world of fungi, slime molds, and arthropods. She is an active member of the Abbotsford Photo Arts Club, the Canadian Association for Photographic Art (CAPA), and the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC).
“I am deeply honoured to represent Canada at the World Photographic Cup. It is an absolute dream come true, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my passion for photography on the world stage.”
2026 – Illustration / Digital Art
This work reimagines a cluster of wild oyster mushrooms through the art of light painting, transforming a natural subject into a luminous visual narrative. By carefully directing and layering the light, I sought to reveal the intricate beauty within these organic forms—creating the illusion that they emit their own inner glow. Images were focus stacked in Photoshop and the result is an image that bridges nature and imagination.