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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

Photography Contest Judges, 2024

Picture of photographer Adrienne Zoe

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. 

Adrienne Zoe photography

 

Picture of photographer Shaquille DePeazer

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

 

Picture of photographer Mark Walton

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.  

Mark Walton photography

 

Picture of photographer Lawrence O. Fajardo

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.

Lawrence Fajardo photography