Speakers
Learn from seasoned speakers, willing to share their expertise and passion.
Let yourself be inspired by professional photographers and videographers as they share their top tips and their love for the craft. Here’s an unexpected opportunity to explore the various facets of photography and video editing.
Bernard Brault
Photographe de presse, Bernard Brault saisit l’émotion et le mouvement à travers ses photos. Reconnu pour ses photos de sports, il a collaboré avec les agences de presse UPC et Reuters, a travaillé à La Presse et couvert les plus grands événements sportifs de la planète. Il est récipiendaire de plus de 400 prix répartis sur 5 continents et de l’Ordre du Canada.
Delphine Léger
A recipient of numerous awards and voted Best Photographer of the Year 2019 in the Newborn category, Delphine Léger’s journey reflects her unwavering commitment to the art of photographing newborns. Trained by world-renowned photographers, she now passes on her expertise to the next generation.
François Coulombe-Giguère
François Coulombe-Giguère is a Swiss Army knife of video and television production. As a director, cinematographer, editor, and journalist, his extensive experience in content production enables him to create videos single-handedly, from conception to delivery.
Vitor Munhoz
Based in Montreal, professional photographer Vitor Munhoz boasts over 15 years of experience. For the past 5 years, he has been the photographer for the largest franchise in our national sport, the Montreal Canadiens. His work has been extensively published in both Canada and the United States.
Pierre Hugues Routhier, ing., M.ing.
Former Vice President of 3D and Imaging at Technicolor in Los Angeles, Pierre Hugues Routhier, Eng., M.Eng. is a recognized expert in advanced imaging. Author of the award-winning guide ‘HDR In Motion Pictures and Television,’ he serves on working committees of the North American Broadcast Association and the European Broadcasting Union, in addition to being an HDR trainer at SMPTE.
Eliane Cadieux
Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer, Eliane Cadieux is the guardian of BESIDE’s brand vision. She is involved in all aspects of creative work. A true entrepreneur at heart, she is also dedicated to the proper management and the mission of conservation development at BESIDE. Eliane also has a personal photography practice.
Véronique Duplain
Véronique Duplain is a self-taught Montreal-based multidisciplinary artist. She stands out notably through her vibrant self-portrait universe, her images, and her installations with intricate narratives. Her approach is driven by a deliberate imposition of creative constraints that stimulate the development of new processes
Benoit Chamberland
An experienced travel filmmaker, Benoit Chamberland has captured images in over 35 countries. Working with Sony Alpha equipment, he inspires others to embark on their own journeys and discoveries. Join his conference as he shares his expertise and experiences in the world of travel video and documentary.
Michèle Grenier
As a professional sports photographer since 2016, Michèle Grenier is dedicated to making photography accessible and enjoyable. She shares her knowledge with French-speaking photographers worldwide through educational videos on YouTube.
Tzara Maud
Multidisciplinary photographer, inspired by photojournalism, Tzara Maud has been capturing subjects and projects with humanity and camaraderie for over 15 years. Her strength lies in the ability to instill confidence and, through her extensive experience, bring out the authenticity of a person or emotion, framing it with aesthetics
Richard Bernardin
Richard is a fashion photographer and visual artist of Haitian descent working internationally and based in between Montreal and New York. After briefly studying film and photography, Richard embarked on a successful international career in fashion photography. Richard is a regular contributor to many Canadian and international publications and has also shot many other high profile brands and celebrities, such as Meghan Markle, Hailey Bieber, and Tommy Hilfiger. After briefly studying film and photography, Richard embarked on a successful international career in fashion photography. Richard is a regular contributor to many Canadian and international publications and has also shot many other high profile brands and celebrities, such as Meghan Markle, Hailey Bieber, and Tommy Hilfiger.
David Mamàn
Montreal-based travel photographer, David Mamàn has explored and captured images of 63 countries. He is also the owner of a content creation and social media management company with 3 offices across Quebec. His passions include travel, promoting local businesses, and, of course, photography!
Kam Vachon
Kam Vachon is a travel photographer based in Montreal. Passionate about the beauty that surrounds her, she immerses herself in various environments to capture authentic moments and stories.
Drowster
Drowster is driven by his calling: to document history. From the Lebanese revolution to the Iraq war, major cultural events, and renowned institutions like NASA, he immortalizes them through the lens of his camera. As a Bonjour Québec ambassador since 2023, his images have been featured in the most prominent magazines, including Vogue, The Guardian, Vice, and Beside
Rabih Madi
Rabih, a Montreal-based visual storyteller, specializes in immortalizing the magic of weddings through his photos. Rabih is a three-time wedding photographer of the year in Canada and has won multiple awards nationally & Internationally. Also, he is considered the best photographer in the world by his mom.
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.
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.