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18th Annual Amateur Photography Contest
Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual photography contest.
Contest-winning photographs are on exhibit at Central Library's Gallery Wall on Level 2, and they can be viewed by scrolling through the gallery below. Congratulations to this year's winners and a special thank you to our panel of judges!
Photography Contest Winners, 2024
Brent Bisaillion - 1st Place and Best in Show - People
Neal Stretch - 2nd Place - People
Allan Taylor - 3rd Place - People
Sachiyo Sajecki - Honourable Mention - People
Jaymeen Shah - Honourable Mention - People
Bob Taylor - 1st Place - Animals
Jim Wood - 2nd Place - Animals
Katherine Waybrant - 3rd Place - Animals
Gary Simmons - Honourable Mention - Animals
Matthew Wells - Honourable Mention - Animals
Anoop Mohan - 1st Place - Architecture
Craig Nelson - 2nd Place - Architecture
Heather Parsons - 3rd Place - Architecture
Janessa Pretorius - Honourable Mention - Architecture
Pim Vermeyden - Honourable Mention - Architecture
Neal Stretch - 1st Place - Landscape
Geoff Lewis - 2nd Place - Landscape
Deborah Catana - 3rd Place - Landscape
Lara Hopcroft - Honourable Mention - Landscape
Leah Jones-Crank - Honourable Mention - Landscape
Photography Contest Judges, 2024
Adrienne Zoe
Category: Animals
Adrienne Zoe is an award-winning fine art and nature photographer based in Waterloo. She finds meaning in her photography by promoting appreciation of nature, bringing awareness to and supporting conservation. She’s committed to donating a percentage of nature sales proceeds to nature conservation charities.
Shaquille DePeazer
Category: Architecture
Born and raised in Kitchener-Waterloo, Shaquille regularly shoots street photography covering many other styles while doing so, including architecture, urban exploration, portraits, landscapes. He also works as a graphic designer and operates a branding service called Pease.
Shaquille DePeazer photography
Mark Walton
Category: Landscape
Photographer Mark Walton is the founder of the foto:RE collective and the editor of foto:RE|VIEW magazine. He is the curator of The Stanley Rosenthall Collection of photography and the author of COMPLICITY, an autobiographical photographic exploration of the life of a reluctant colonialist. He has written for foto:RE|VIEW and PhotoED Magazine, and also sits on their editorial committee. Mark founded and is the director and editor of curated. by The COVERT Collective, a gathering of curators from across the country showcasing the work of fine artists of many disciplines.
Lawrence O. Fajardo
Category: People
More than fifteen years ago, Lawrence began his photography adventure with an entry-level DSLR. His hands-on approach to learning, coupled with keen observation, instills in him a deep appreciation for each individual's uniqueness. When he engages with people through his camera, a genuine connection unfolds. Through his storytelling lens, he illuminates the beauty nestled within life's small yet profound moments and connects with his subjects personally to convey rich narratives in his work, finding beauty in everyday moments and the diversity of life.