Hello and welcome!

 

My name’s Dale Coulombe. I am a photographer and graphic designer from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I’ve had a love of nature instilled in me by my parents who also love the outdoors. My Mom has always loved plants and flowers and maintains a beautiful flower garden, whilst my Dad has always had a huge love and appreciation of wildlife and the wilderness in general. Naturally, those passions of theirs have made their way over to me. I take any chance I can get to practice photography. I focus more on wildlife, but I also love photographing plants, flowers, and landscapes. If it's nature related, I'm in! In my past, I've also photographed architecture and urban landscapes, portraits, a few weddings, and food. Trying different subject matter was helpful to me in learning as much as possible about working with a camera and the challenges that each subject matter brings.

 

More than anything, I strive to capture engaging photographs that I believe would be well suited as an art piece. I'll always favour a beautiful photo of a common subject over an okay photo of a rare one.

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Education:

 

I studied graphic design in college and have taken a photography class at Prairie View photography school in Winnipeg. Much of what I've learned is self-taught via online learning. My quest for education is a continuous one though.

 

Awards & Nominations:

 

• 2019: Part winner of Westoba Credit Union's calendar photography contest.

• 2020: Photo chosen as a finalist in Nature Canada photo contest.

• 2021: Photo chosen as a finalist in Canadian Geographic photo contest.

• 2022: Photo published in Canadian Geographic's 2023 wildlife calendar.

 

Events & Presentations:

 

• 2023: Pecha Kucha Winnipeg presenter

• 2024: Donated framed print to Wildlife Haven fundraising art auction.