Bio
Bernard Brault, a professional photographer for half a century, is one of Canada’s most respected photojournalists, celebrated for his ability to capture emotion and movement through his photos. He began his career in 1976 with Le Courrier du Sud before working with major magazines and press agencies such as UPC and Reuters. For over 37 years, he was a staff photographer for La Presse, one of North America’s largest French-language newspapers.
With more than 400 awards across five continents, Bernard has twice been named Canada’s Photographer of the Year and has received thirteen Antoine Désilets Awards from the FPJQ. His work has also earned him multiple ‘Photographies de l’année’ titles in France and top honours from both the NPPA and NPAC.
A passionate sports photographer, Bernard has covered fourteen Olympic Games, every Canadian Grand Prix since 1978, and hundreds of Montreal Canadiens hockey games. He has published five books and presented numerous exhibitions. In 2022, he was awarded the Order of Canada in recognition of his outstanding career and lasting contribution to Canadian photography.
“I’m very proud to be part of Team Canada. Even after close to 50 years of photography, I keep the same passion for photography.”
2027 – Sports
A picture of skiers taken with a drone in Sommet Saint-Sauveur, Quebec. It was the beginning of the ski season. The second photo was one of Alexandre Provencher, a skier taken at the Iwatake ski station in Hakuba, Japan. It was the last run of a ski trip in Japan.
2026 – Nature / Landscape
While capturing this scene with a drone I was pleasantly surprised by the long tree shadows visible from above, which gave the image a unique perspective. I waited for the perfect moment until someone walked into the frame. The photo was taken in Parc Michel-Chartrand in Longueuil (pronounced Lun-gayle), Quebec—my hometown, where I was born and began my career as a photographer.
2026 – Reportage / Photojournalism
Captured in Yamaska, Quebec—about 90 minutes east of Montreal—I was documenting the rising waters and found this road partially submerged. I waited for a car to pass, capturing the moment the driver cautiously navigating the flooded road and crossed safely. While this area escaped major damage, nearby regions were severely affected by the floods.