12 famous Canadian Photographers

Canada is the most culturally diverse country in the world. The artists of the country have made sure that they get the recognition the world over and it is all because of their talent. Canadian photographers are also known around the world for their professionalism and way of work. They take inspiration from everything that matters to them.

Edward Burtynsky

Edward Burtynsky

The industry is changing our lives the world over in both a positive and negative way. Edward can be regarded as the best photographer that explains this relationship in every possible manner.

The effects of the industry on the daily lives of the people are his work which is presented to the people in 50 museums all over the world. He is a recipient of Order of Canada in 2006.

Edward Burtynsky

Meaghan Ogilvie

Meaghan Ogilvie

She is a graduate of Sheridan College in applied photography which shows her prowess in this regard. She is one of the best photographers in Toronto with the human body as being the main subject of her profession.

On land and underwater photography is what she is best at and to this day she is regarded as one of the best photographers in Canada.

Meaghan Ogilvie

William Notman

William Notman

The annals of Canadian history have William Notman as one of the photographers whose work is still available for us to take a look.

From Queen Victoria to Sir John McDonald he has snapped several famous celebrities and is one of the best photographers in Canadian history.

Douglas fir trees, Vancouver, 1887

Paul Nicklen

Paul Nicklen, Alaska

He became a full-time photographer in 1994. Paul belongs to the Inuit community and was born as raised up on Baffin Island.

Nature is his passion and this something he is perfect at. His work is displayed in National Art Gallery of Canada which makes him a sought-after photographer of the country.

Paul Nicklen, Polar Bear

Marilyn Cornwell

Marilyn Cornwell Photographer

Floriography is the main theme which Marilyn follows in her photographs. It means an arrangement of flowers in such a manner that they depict a meaning.

As an IT professional she left her career in 2009 to pursue photography and now the urban environment is the latest project she has been working on.

Marilyn Cornwell - If You Love Winter

Radha Chaddah

Radha Chaddah

Chaddah combines the human anatomy and the cellular structure with photography to create awesome pictures which inspire everyone. She is known for her out the box photos.

Radha Chaddah

2Fik

Reinterpreting the famous printings is what the 2Fik is very good at.

He uses the concept of the old photographs with the new people to make sure that the idea remains alive for the generations to come.

Raymonde April

Raymonde April

Recipient of Prix Du Quebec she is one of the most wanted Montreal based photographers for the work that she has done.

Portrait and landscaping are the only two styles which she adopts the most. Her work can also be seen in the Montreal museum.

Equivalences 2, Raymonde April

Jean Bouchard

Jean Bouchard

He is a fitness enthusiast and most of his works depict the same. He is contacted by the fitness organizations all over the world to perform the photography tasks.

He is also a fitness enthusiast and pictures of him are also added to his exhibitions.

Jean Bouchard, Photo Men

Callum Snape

Callum Snape calls himself a passionate cheese eater, coffee drinker, traveller and photo taker. Travel photography and adventure series were his life career for the past twelve years.

More than 800 000 followers enjoy his pictures and worldwide brands on social media – like Samsung, Air Canada, Adidas, Tourism Switzerland, Panerai, and hundreds more. In addition, Callum Snape has his own blog and shares his experience with other photographers and creators.

Neil Dankoff

Neil Dankoff was born and raised in Montreal and has travelled extensively around the world. His unique style of landscape panoramic photography is recognized around the world.

Different exposure and focus settings allow the viewer to be transported to another dimension and experience precisely the atmosphere where and when the photograph was taken.

The prestigious Lonsdale Gallery in Toronto began showing the photographer’s work over the next four years. In 2013, Neil Dankoff travelled to Africa, where he shoots stunning work. Soon Hotel X Toronto gives the photographer the most significant commission in Canadian art photography history. Three years of wandering, over 800 captivating images, all for a unique luxury hotel complex.

Mika Goodfriend

Mika Goodfriend

His photos clearly explore the identity and the theme that is culturally rooted.

Many solo exhibitions have shown his work such as VU photo and FOFA Gallery which makes him one of the most successful photographers of Canada.

Mika Goodfriend, Elderly couple