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Who I am and what I am about...

Photography is more than just a reason to step outside; it gives me purpose and allows me to share my experiences.  This passion has opened my eyes to the beauty and imperfections of the world around me, reminding us all to appreciate nature and look at ourselves within it.  Through my lens, I capture moments that connect me with people and wildlife in ways I may have never imagined.  Each image I share is a heartfelt reflection of my journey, inviting others to witness what I have seen and felt.

My subject matter whether statement, the natural world or the abstract is all connected and intertwined.  I travel across Canada to many locations that include the landscape and animals in Canadian National and Provincial Parks.  I want my images to tell stores, express mood and feeling and experiences for the viewer.  

Education and Career

 ​Judy started her passion for photography while she was completing her Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Education degrees at Queen's University.  She recently retired from a 30 year teaching career teaching visual art, photography, media art and history at the Secondary School level.  She has also held position of Vice President and Program Director of Kingston Photographic Club 2022-2024.  She now pursues her passion of photography full time.  ​
 
Awards:

She is the recipient of awards including The Britt Award for the Photographer of the year and the Harrison Burbridge Memorial Award for Creative-Experimental Photographer of the year from Kingston Photographic Club.  Category winner and placed in top 3 in Nature, Pictorial and Creative category competitions at Kingston Photographic Club.  She also recieved the Distinguished Achievement Award in Educational Journalism in Photography from the Educational Press Association of America and Certificate of Excellence for Photography from Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF). ​

Exhibitions, Group Shows and Publications:

She has participated in solo shows and group shows including the Toronto Outdoor Art Show at Nathan Phillips Square, 7 x 7 Show at Gallery Raymond in Kingston, solo show at Kingston General Hospital, participated in group shows at Kingston Public Library, Kingston Women's Outdoor art show and participated as a guest artist on the Perth Studio Tour and the Thousand Islands Studio Tours.​Judy's images have been published several times in Education Forum Magazine and her work was recently was included in Offbeat Anthology 2026 publication.
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