With our apologies for the late announcement, and without further ado… Congratulations to April 2023’s winner Karena Dyck, of Everlast Photo, for her winning image “Margo in Grey.” Karena had this to say about her photo entitled "Margo in Grey": "The full value of a photo is only understood years after it is taken" - Missy Mwac. This quote is perfect for this image as newborn babies change and grow so quickly. By the time this image is hung on the wall of her family's home, she will already be so different! As the years go by, the importance of this moment will only grow more and more. A huge thank you to Guest Judge Serap Seker, who had this to say about Karena's winning image: It's a beautiful piece that resonated with me due to its unique composition and captivating use of colours. I believe it truly embodies the essence of the brief.   And, of course, here is the winning image:

Author, photographer, creative coach, speaker, dreamer, and storyteller Dave Brosha (Fellow, RCGS) is arguably a Canadian photography icon, and we are over the moon that he has agreed to join us as the May 2023 Guest Judge. It’s likely you already know a lot about Dave, but in case you didn’t, here’s all the info you need: Website  |  Instagram  |  Facebook  |  Read  |  Learn #visualstoryteller #photographer #landscapephotographer #portraitphotographer # offbeat #wildlycreative #davebroshaphotography (Headshot courtesy of Amy) What's the best (or worst) advice you've ever gotten? “Don't do it" - when I said I wanted to quit my full-time job to become a photographer. I happily ignored this advice, which seemed to come from many corners. What was the last piece of equipment your bought or class you attended? I recently got a light wand, and am having lots of fun with that. What is your most or how do you deal with your most challenging professional struggle? (Digital hoa

“Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body."  - Elizabeth Stone, teacher and author “To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world.”  - Dr. Seuss, writer and cartoonist MATCH BRIEF It’s been said that when it comes to children, the hours are long but the years are short. Making up those long hours between sleepless nights, diaper changes, tantrums, rebellion, and sass are an endless series of cherished, fleeting moments that are just that - moments. We often make note of firsts, but seldom (if ever) know the last time we will be able to sleep with our child on our chest, soothe them with just a kiss, carry them on our hip, make their lunch for school and hold their hand to cross the street. Preserving the sweetness of these short years by turning the moments into treasured keepsakes is what draws photographers like April 2023’s Guest Judge Serap Seker to the arena o