Photo by Lucien Guilbault

Photo by Lucien Guilbault

A Little About Me...

When I say I've been a photographer all my life, I'm not far off as the photo at left demonstrates. Taken by my father, Lucien Guilbault, circa 1960.

While it was my Dad that sparked the interest in photography, it was Budd Watson that paved the way for my career. The link provides more information, but Budd was one of the most prominent landscape photographers in Canada during the 70’s and 80’s until his passing in 1988. Budd was an inspiration and mentor and taught me many of the techniques I still use today in crafting a fine photograph.

Trends come and go, but I endeavour to create a masterful photograph that can be considered contemporary, but at the same moment, timeless. In other words, a classic approach to contemporary styling. Classic doesn't mean old and outdated, it's simply a time honoured attention to detail.

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Awards & Accolades 

In 2013, I had the distinct honour of being accepted into the Master Photographers International Organization and in 2015 earned the "Master Photographer in Fine Art" designation (MPF).  In 2016 I earned the title, "Nature Photographer of the Year from MPI's International Image Competition. 

Many of you may not know that I also do commercial photography. I've done catalogue work, industrial photography, aerial, a lot of Hotel & Resorts, but my specialty is Architecture. I love the challenges and the beauty of architecture, indoors or out.

In 2008 I earned the prestigious Master of Photographic Arts award (MPA) from the Professional Photographers of Canada and preceding that, in 2003, the Craftsman of Photographic Arts (CPA).

Through the PPOC, I also received National Accreditation for:

  • Commercial Photography

  • Fine Art / Photo Decor

  • Environmental Portraiture

  • Children's Portraiture

  • Couples Portraiture

  • Environmental Wedding

Here's and excerpt from a published review:

"Versed in portrait, fine art, commercial and wedding photography, combined with advanced digital imaging, Mike has been able to transfer and combine techniques from these very different fields to compliment and expand the creative process. His sense of lighting, composition and creativity are evident in his work.

His photographs have hung in the National Print Salon and the Permanent Loan Collection of the Professional Photographers of Canada and featured in publications both locally and internationally. His Fine Art prints hang in the homes of clients in Canada as well as the USA, Germany, Australia and New Zealand."

Thank you for listening.

Mike Guilbault, MPF