Bio
From an early age, Jérémie Leblond-Fontaine has nurtured a deep fascination for nature. As a child, he loved wandering through snowstorms and dense fog, drawn to those moments when one truly feels the power and immensity of the natural world. These raw emotions still guide his artistic approach today. Through his photography, Jérémie strives to convey the sensations he experiences in the field — shifting light, silence, the whisper of the wind — allowing viewers to share in his profound connection with nature.
He discovered photography in 2011, while working in sound and video production. Two years later, he left his job to dedicate himself fully to his passion: nature photography. Since then, he has developed a recognized expertise in the landscapes and wildlife of Québec and Eastern Canada, while leading photography workshops and expeditions for participants from around the world. For Jérémie, photography is above all a sensory and emotional experience — a reward offered by nature to those who take the time to truly observe it.
“Being part of Team Canada for the World Photographic Cup is a tremendous honor and a deeply meaningful milestone in my journey as a photographer. Collaborating with such talented artists and contributing to a project that celebrates photography on a global stage is both inspiring and humbling.”
2026 – Nature / Wildlife
During a journey through the James Bay region of Québec, I spent about ten days living self-sufficiently, sleeping in my SUV with only a small propane heater for warmth. Temperatures dropped below -30 °C at night, and the deep snow made every movement a challenge. Fatigue was beginning to set in. While flying my drone to capture some images, I noticed a cluster of tiny shapes in the middle of a frozen lake. As I drew closer, I realized it was a group of woodland caribou. Using a small drone and a patient, gentle approach, I was able to capture the scene without disturbing them. The animals remained calm — some even lay down beneath the hovering drone.