Pierre Manning

Photographer, director of photography and associate, Pierre is known for his portraits, his lighting, his effectiveness, his organization, his speed and sense of humor. A Swiss army knife of the studio, he maintains the morale of the troops, does not keep his tongue in his pocket and sing the old hits. He would not change the gang, the cyclo, the terrace, his parking spot and team meetings. He is a founder and member of the workers of the image since 1989.

Philippe Richelet

Photographer, 3D artist, and partner. There’s no one quite like Philippe Richelet, with such an unconventional background. Holding a Bachelor's degree in physics and a Master's in photonics, he embarked on a PhD in astrophysics at the Université de Montréal. During this time, he worked on a new camera prototype in collaboration with the company Nüvü, where he discovered a passion for photography.

Learning is what Phil loves most. Always looking to push his photography further, he continually hones his skills in the world of 3D, CGI, technical manipulations, and retouching—now mastering them like a pro. His unique combination of scientific precision and artistic vision is especially valued in the industry.

Martin Girard

Photographer, director of photography and associate, Martin is recognized for his edits, his hyper-realistic collages, his efficiency, his ease with the teams, his solutions, his versatility and his perfectionism. He has a talent for impressions, likes Pad thai, always has a story to tell and could go to the Olympics in the brainstorming category. He would not change the spirit of camaraderie, the workspace, exotic travel and assignments made for the studio. He is a founder and member of the workers of the image since 1998.

Éléonore Côté-Savard

Éléonore’s photographic practice stands out through her sense of color, raw energy, authenticity, and her ability to transcend stereotypes.
A naturally strong and ambitious woman, themes of female independence and the celebration of women are also central to her work. She draws inspiration from childhood, eccentric elements, and the cultural movements that have shaped different eras.

Whether through her offbeat approach or her diverse influences, Éléonore has established herself as a photographer whose universe transcends the boundaries of genres and styles.

Vladim Vilain

Vladim Vilain is an artist born in Port-au-Prince, whose artistic journey has unfolded between Haiti and Canada.
Born in the Haitian capital, he spent much of his childhood immersed in this rich cultural environment before moving to Canada in 2012, where he continued to nurture his passion for visual arts.

His artistic approach is deeply rooted in the exploration of identity and culture, primarily through the lens of Afro-surrealism.

He strives to breathe new life into the folklore that has always been present in his community, viewing his artistic practice as a way to engage with these traditions while reinterpreting them through his unique visual language. He embodies this approach primarily through fine art photography, yet skillfully brings it into his commercial work as well. This year, he won three major Applied Arts awards for his projects.

Nastia Cloutier-Ignatiev

Multidisciplinary artist, socially engaged photographer, and content creator.

Nastia Cloutier-Ignatiev stands out through her numerous projects and ambitious vision. Her images are vibrant and textured, inviting reflection and pause—not only through their aesthetic quality but also through her thoughtful selection and direction of models.

For Nastia, social norms are merely suggestions—meant to be played with and questioned. Her work absorbs the often restrictive codes of fashion photography, only to subvert them: the result is imagery that is moving, sensitive, and delightfully subversive.

Pierre-Nicolas Lessard

A self-taught photographer since 2008 and a seasoned former art director, Pierre-Nic is as versatile with studio lighting as he is with natural light.
Constantly seeking to avoid repeating what’s already been done, his unique perspective and creativity drive him to create images that are impactful, distinctive, and intimate.

His years as an entrepreneur running his own company have given him a deep understanding of client needs, allowing him to seamlessly align creativity, results, and efficiency.

He is known for his last-minute problem-solving skills and his remarkable calm when making important decisions. Pierre-Nic is also the recipient of three Applied Arts awards (2021–2024), two London International Awards, and two Idéa awards in 2024.

sylvie li

Sylvie Li is a photographer specializing in food, interior, and lifestyle photography.

After graduating from HEC Montréal in marketing and international business, she went on to study commercial photography at Dawson College. She now collaborates with various Quebec-based and international agencies and publications.

Whether it's food photography, portraits, or still life, Sylvie draws inspiration from the little things in everyday life—light, nature, textures, and design.

This year, she was honored with two major Applied Arts awards.

Zach Phan

Zach Phan is a photographer whose personal story has deeply shaped his artistic journey.
Naturally introverted, Zach began photography at a young age as a way to comfortably express his emotions and ideas. Over time, photography became a means of documenting his youth—and extending it through his work.

He draws inspiration from personal dreams, moving images, surrealism, and composition. His artistic approach aims to create a lasting connection between art, commerce, and society.

This year, he was honored with two major Applied Arts awards.

Lucas Harrison Rupnik

Director, cameraman, editor, sound engineer and mixer,recognized for his versatility, his autonomy, his openness and his clear and bold vision. Son of a photographer from a varied background, he likes challenges and is an enthusiast of music, cinema and the sea. He has a recording studio, learns quickly and is not afraid of the most complex software and equipment. Lucas love road trips, he never get tired of watching the movie 'JAWS', he wakes up without an alarm and loves natural imperfections. He wouldn't change for the world the attention to detail, team spirit and magic that takes place in the studio. He is a member of the workers of the image since 2016.

Jean-François Lemire

Photographer, cinematographer, visual storyteller, Jean-François is known for his stagings, its perpetual search for truth and his talent to relax the atmosphere. He always promotes a natural approach and likes to go out in the field. Quiet, authentic, direct, Jean-François don't like Fireworks. He would not change the climate of sharing ideas and knowledge of the studio. He is a member of the workers of the image since 2003.

Hans Laurendeau

Photographer, cinematographer, known for his ability to capture the natural, his availability, his honesty, his rapid-fire work, and his understanding of the needs. Unable to refuse a Pad thai to Martin, he is discreet and observant, but when it comes to froth milk, he commands respect. He would not change the sense of belonging to the family, the open-mindedness and the workspace of the studio. He is a member of the workers of the image since 2005.

Jean-François Gratton

Photographer, cinematographer, director and associate, pioneer, quiet force, recognized for his sensitivity, his generosity, his thoroughness, his vision, his light, his colors, his simplicity and consistency. He loves winter, he's compulsive buyer of photographic material and he is also forest producer. Mentor to the Shoot family, he would not change his team, even for some long nights in the darkroom listening to The Cure. He's a founder and member of the workers of the image since 1986.

Felix Renaud

Matt Charland

Director, cameraman, editor, Matt masters like no other all stages of video creation. Reliable, efficient, working with passion and in record time. Flexible, chameleon, he gathers the energies around his creative process which is authentic, sensitive and diverse. Intuition, mood, music and movement are at the heart of his work. He wouldn't give the respect, the openness, the spirit of cooperation and mutual assistance that exists within the team. He is a member of the workers of the image since 2015.