Calgary Photographer Laurie Brown Selected for National Image Salon

4 images selected for Canada’s Professional Photographers National Image Salon 2026

There are moments in a creative career that quietly mean everything.

This is one of them.

I’m honoured to share that four of my images have been selected for the Professional Photographers of Canada National Image Salon, an annual exhibition that recognizes and celebrates the best of Canadian professional photography.

This year’s exhibition was revealed on April 18, 2026 at Canadian Imaging in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and to have my work included among some of Canada’s top photographers is something I do not take lightly.

This year, I submitted a mix of client work along with a scenic image captured during an anniversary trip to Italy.

What this means for you is simple. You are working with a photographer whose work meets a national standard, not just someone taking nice photos.

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What This Recognition Means

The PPOC Image Competition is designed to recognize and celebrate exceptional talent in photography, providing a platform for artists to showcase their creativity and vision.

With submissions spanning a wide range of genres and themes, the competition highlights diverse perspectives and artistic expression from photographers across Canada.

Each image is carefully evaluated by a panel of judges to ensure a fair and rigorous selection process.

When an image is selected, it is not only about technical skill. It is about impact, intention, and the ability to make someone feel something.

''Sanctuary in the Storm''

Captured moments before the storm arrived in Civita, Italy. A reminder that beauty often lives right on the edge of chaos.

More Than Awards, It Is About What You See in Yourself

While I am incredibly grateful for this recognition, what matters most to me is why I create these images in the first place.

The women I photograph often come to me saying things like:

I am not photogenic
I will do this after I lose weight
I have never liked a photo of myself

And yet, those are often the very women who create the most powerful, moving portraits.

Because this experience is not about becoming someone else.

It is about finally seeing yourself the way others already do.

Unadorned Beauty

Created to show her exactly as she is, without distraction. Quiet, honest, and undeniably beautiful.

From Personal Vision to National Recognition

The images selected for the National Salon reflect the kind of work I care most about:

Honest
Intentional
Emotionally resonant
Created with collaboration and trust

As noted by the National Exhibition Committee:

“For those seeking to elevate their visual storytelling and make a lasting impression, professional photographers are not just an option, they are a necessity.”
That belief is at the core of everything I do. Not just creating beautiful images, but creating work that lasts.

''Hairspray''

One of my favourite images. Created to celebrate a milestone moment as she stepped into her 40s, bold, playful, and completely unapologetic.

If You Have Been Waiting, This Is Your Sign

So many women wait.

For the right time.
For the right weight.
For life to slow down.

But what I have learned, through both my clients and my own journey, is this:

There is no perfect time.

There is only the moment you decide you are worth being seen.

If you have been thinking about doing a photoshoot someday, you might also be wondering what the experience is actually like.

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Ready to Create Something That Lasts

If you are curious about what this experience could look like for you, the first step is simple.

You do not need to change anything about yourself before doing this. Start your experience here.

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Start Your Experience with a Consultation

Read the official announcement from the Professional Photographers of Canada.