Trainers

Our trainers 2023

Professionals of the industry are sharing their technical and artistic expertise in this series of practical workshops that will appeal to both enthusiasts and creative aficionados. Seize that opportunity to enrich your knowledge thanks to the pros!

jf landry

Jean-François Landry

Jean-François Landry has been teaching photography for 30 years. Experienced popularizer, he excels in the art of simplifying techniques that appear complex. Excellent communicator, he masters the techniques of macrophotography, studio photography, performing arts, architecture, graffiti, and street photography.

  • Specialized trainer in urban macrophotography;
  • Author of over 150 technical articles for the now-defunct Photo Solution magazine;
  • Official photographer for several years at the Théâtre de la Bordée in Quebec.
Raphael Hautefort

Raphael Hautefort

Raphaël has over 20 years of experience in multimedia production and marketing. With a technical and artistic background, he is passionate about ergonomics and excels in technical and artistic photography, sound recording, and video production. The human-machine interaction is a constant consideration in his approach.

  • Specialist in technical imaging for museums and heritage organizations in Europe, Africa, and Asia;
  • Producer and director of internationally broadcasted documentaries;
  • Creative director for global advertising campaigns and sound designer for video games.
Pierre Akkaoui

Pierre Akkaoui

Pierre Akkaoui is a multidisciplinary artist passionate about human interaction and knowledge sharing. He transforms his technical skills and artistic abilities in drawing, painting, music, photography, and video into personalized and tailored images to suit the tastes and needs of his clients.

  • Passionate about all forms of art for 32 years;
  • Sound engineer and musician for 22 years;
  • Photographer and videographer for 15 years.
Marc-Antoine Lacourse

Marc-Antoine Lacourse

As the official photographer of several sports competitions, Marc-Antoine Lacourse immortalizes the adrenaline-pumping moments that thrill Quebec athletes and adventure enthusiasts. Working in the heart of the action, Marc-Antoine is always ready to grab his camera to capture the emotion of the moment.

  • Specialist in action photography;
  • Official photographer and media coordinator for the Canadian Drift Series;
  • Instructor at Gosselin College in Trois-Rivières.
Amy Paul

Amy Paul

Amy Paul specializes in the art of portraiture. With her good humor and cheerfulness, she draws out smiles from her subjects to reveal bursts of personality.

  • Owner of the Petits Sourires Family Photography studio;
  • Accredited by the Professional Photographers Association of Canada;
  • Portrait specialist with a touch of glamour.
Andrew-James Gentile

Andrew James Gentile

A.J. Gentille, a specialist in digital event photography, also practices astrophotography, macrophotography, and urban photography. As an educator, A.J. is dedicated to democratizing the art of photography, simplifying techniques to unlock creative potential.

  • Passionate about digital photography;
  • Instructor at Gosselin Photo Vidéo since 2014;
  • Multidisciplinary specialist, creative, and exceptional communicator.
Alexandre Rouette

Alexandre Rouette

Alexandre Rouette is a creative explorer who navigates between photography and video. His artistic approach is based on the harmonious blend of technique and creativity. Fascinated by long exposure, he plays with blurs, movements, and flashes to capture the ephemeral while infusing it with a touch of dynamism.

  • Passionné de la photographie culinaire, du portrait et de la photo de paysage;
  • Spécialiste de la longue exposition, il conjugue la précision technique à la spontanéité du moment;
  • Manie avec aisance, technique et passion l’art de la photographie et de la vidéo.