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2022 Photo Contest

Jonathan Schieman | Digital Marketing Coordinator , ARTA
Going through all the photos was an awe-inspiring task this year , seeing the creative ways ARTA members approached our theme of “ Ten ” and “ Making It .” We continued with our Travel and Nature categories this year and were blown away at all levels by the photographs . Everything from spectacular vistas , colourful beaches , stunning mountain ranges , incredible wildlife , and markets from Europe , Africa , and Asia .
The 2022 Photo Contest received over 200 submissions . This was our second year running the Novice and Master categories , which means we have many new winners this year who will get to compete in 2023 ( and beyond ) in the Master category . The winners in the Novice categories stood out amongst a very large field of submissions this year and truly showed they were ready to compete at the next level . Our Master category winners put out their best work to rise to the challenge of competing against other previous winners .
On a personal note , this was the first time I worked with the ARTA Photo Contest . I will admit it was an intimidating task knowing the history of the contest , but it gave me my first chance to interact with ARTA members and that was , for me , one of the most rewarding aspects of the contest . Thank you to all the ARTA members I could converse with via email or speak with on the phone . Your passion and excitement for the Photo Contest inspired me to treat this project with the same enthusiasm , encouraged by all your phenomenal photographs .
It was no easy task for our judges to choose winners . There was a fierce debate in some categories , as ARTA members submitted exquisite images once again . After the dust settled , the winners and honourable mentions were chosen .
Thank you to everyone who participated . The talent our members have for the camera is truly special . Congratulations to our winners this year . We can ’ t wait to see your photos and passion for the contest in 2023 .
We ’ re pleased to welcome a new guest judge this year , Korena Paradis . Korena has been running her own portrait photography business in Alberta for the last ten years , capturing special moments and helping people put their best foot forward through professional photoshoots . She is a member of the Canadian Photography Association , her work has been featured in a variety of magazines around the world , and she was recently chosen as one of Edmonton Communities ’ Top Picks for Photographers . Thank you , Korena , for lending your keen eye and expertise to this year ’ s photo contest .
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