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Dale M Reid - Curriculum Vitae
| Address | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Telephone | 416-560-9227 |
| info@dalemreidphotography.com | |
| Websites | www.dalemreidphotography.com |
| www.dejeuner-photo.com |
Education and Experience
Since 1977, photography has been a significant part of my life, primarily focusing on travel photography. In the early 90s, our annual summer trips took us on driving adventures to the Canadian Maritime provinces, where I aimed to capture distinctive perspectives of fishing harbors and landscapes. Alongside these journeys, I frequented art museums and artists' studios, forging friendships with various artists, including renowned Canadian photographers Freeman Patterson and Sherman Hines, whom I had the pleasure of meeting. In 2006, I exhibited my work at the Sherman Hines Museum of Photography in Liverpool, Nova Scotia.
In the bustling city of Toronto, my photography venture evolved to capture the beauty of outdoor floral, wildlife, and landscape settings. The shift from color to black and white photography in the mid-90s signified a significant turning point, transforming my view of photography into an art form. Through the passage of time, an artistic style has organically taken shape, reflecting my journey and growth in the world of photography.
In 1999, I embraced photography as an art form, leading me to enroll in an introductory photography course at Ryerson University (now Metropolitan Toronto University). The course demanded shooting a minimum of twelve rolls of film and delivering two presentations. Eagerly embracing the challenge, I carried my camera to work, utilizing lunch breaks to capture diverse subjects, even conducting a fashion shoot at a department store. The curriculum included darkroom sessions to refine skills in controlling light, utilizing filters, and mastering dodge and burn techniques. Constructive feedback not only enhanced my darkroom and presentation abilities but also acknowledged my innate photographic vision.
After completing the photography course at Ryerson, I saw it as a chance to embark on a new career path post-retirement. My focus shifted towards honing my artistic vision and delving into printing my own artwork. The year 2003 marked a significant milestone as I upgraded from a 35mm camera to a medium format camera (Mamiya RZ67 Professional II), catalyzing a pivotal shift in my photography journey. In April 2004, after approximately thirty-five years, including several in middle management, I successfully transitioned from the corporate realm to pursue my passion as a full-time professional artist.
As a full-time professional artist, I've diversified my portfolio to encompass various subjects, including still life, floral, urban scenes, mystery girl series, maritime themes, landscapes, and industrial settings. My artistic journey led me to explore new avenues, notably during my involvement in Contact, Toronto Photography Festival, where I unveiled themed artwork. Through experimentation, I've honed in on my passion for floral and still life studies.
Transitioning from printing on resin-coated paper with a processor to hand printing on fiber-based paper was a pivotal shift for me. Under the guidance of a seasoned professional photographer, I underwent a six-month mentorship that facilitated my evolution. This transition catapulted my recognition for crafting high-definition silver gelatin prints boasting exceptional tonal range.
Through my experience preparing for art and design fairs in Canada and the United States, I have honed the skill of curating professional booth presentations. As part of my business strategy to enhance visibility, I actively participate in art competitions. One challenge in these submissions is the constraint on the number of images and text for project descriptions. Building on my track record, I have adeptly cultivated the curation expertise essential for such endeavors.
My achievements speak volumes, notably securing the prestigious "Best of Best, Photography Other” accolade for my series "Poetic" at the 2023 Creative Communications Awards. Drawing from this success, in 2024, I curated the project "Pursuit of Equality (Women and Societal Rights)," featured in 'The World of Photography 2' by FotoNostrum Publishing, Barcelona, Spain. Currently, I am immersed in my latest endeavor, "Be Real ~~ Be Heard," slated for presentation at the European Cultural Centre's 2026 Biennial in Venice, Italy.
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| 2019 | SNAP Silent Auction, Toronto, ON | |
Click here to visit the Muse Photography Awards website.
Click here to visit the Tokyo International Foto Awards website.
Click here to visit the European Photography Awards website presentation.
Click here to visit the 2020 London International Creative Competition - Official Selection gallery.
Click here to visit the 2020 Annual Photography Awards gallery.
Click here to visit the 13th Annual Black & White Spider Awards gallery.
Click here to read the Fine Art Photography Awards press release (*.pdf format).
| Collections | ||
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| Sherman Hines Museum of Photography, Liverpool, NS | ||
| Private Collectors from Ontario, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, United States and Europe | ||
| Awards and Accolades | |||
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| 2024 | 10th Fine Art Photography Awards – Nominee, Nature | ||
| 19th Black & White Spider Awards - Nominee, Still Life | |||
| 24th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards - Single Image, Black & White: · Winner · Honorable Mention |
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| Analog Sparks - Bronze, Nature, Plant | |||
| Annual Photography Awards – Honorable Mention, Special Open Category | |||
| Creative Communications Awards (C2A): · Photography, Other – Winner, Animalistic · Photography, Other – Winner, Floral Erotica · Photography, Nature – Winner, Floral Erotica |
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| Dodho Magazine: · Finalist, Monochromatic Awards (Top 100 images published) · Finalist, Fine Art Awards (Top 100 images published) |
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| European Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Black & White, Fine Art | |||
| Exposure One Awards: · Honorable Mention, Abstract · Nominee, Film/Analog |
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| FotoNostrum – Choice Awards – Top Mention, Black and White | |||
| Global Photography Awards - Silver, Black & White, Abstract | |||
| International Photography Awards - Official Selection | |||
| London International Creative Competition – Official Selection | |||
| London Photography Awards – Honorable Mention, Abstract | |||
| Minimalist Photography Awards - Honorable Mention | |||
| Monovisions, Black & White Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Abstract | |||
| Muse Photography Awards – Gold, Black and White Photography, Fine Art | |||
| New York Photography Awards - Silver Awards: · Fine Art Photography, Abstract · Minimalist Photography, Abstract |
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| PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris Honorable Mention, Fine Art, Abstract | |||
| The Photo Review - Competition Winner, Oyster Mushroom 6 | |||
| Tokyo International Foto Awards – Honorable Mention | |||
| 2023 | Annual Photography Awards – Honorable Mention, Fine Art, Abstract | ||
| 18th Black & White Spider Awards - Nominee, Still Life | |||
| Creative Communication Award (C2A) - Poetic, Best of Best | |||
| Dodho Magazine: · Finalist - Fine Art Awards (Top 100 images published) · Finalist - Monochromatic Awards (Top 100 images published) |
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| European Photography Awards - Poetic, Black and White, Abstract, Gold | |||
| 9th Fine Art Photography Awards – Nominee, Abstract | |||
| Fusion Art Online Exhibition: · Quarterly - Artist Choice · Quarterly - Black & White |
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| International Photography Award · Deeper Perspective - Honorable Mention · Main Competition - Honorable Mention |
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| 20th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards, Black and White - Honorable Mention | |||
| London International Creative Competition –Finalist, Photo / Video | |||
| London Photography Awards - Floral Erotica, Gold Winner | |||
| Minimalist Photography Awards - Honorable Mention | |||
| Monochrome Photography Awards: · 3rd place - Abstract · Honorable Mention - Abstract |
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| Motif Collective: · Shortlisted, Minimalist · Shortlisted, Reflections · Shortlisted, Black and White |
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| Muse Photography Awards - Feast Gold Winner | |||
| New York Photography Awards - Silver, Black and White Abstract | |||
| Neutral Density Photography Awards: - Honorable Mention, Fine Art, Other | |||
| The Photo Review - Flora Web Gallery | |||
| PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris - Honorable Mention | |||
| reFocus Awards, World Photo Award - Honorable Mention | |||
| Tokyo International Photo Awards - Honorable Mention, Fine Art Abstract | |||
| 2022 | Annual Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Fine Art | ||
| 17th Black & White Spider Awards - Nominee, Still Life | |||
| Dodho Magazine - Finalist, Monochromatic Awards (Top 100 images published) | |||
| European Photography Awards - Black and White, Abstract, Gold Winner | |||
| 8th Fine Art Photography Awards · Abstract, Nominee,br /> · Fine Art, Nominee |
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| Fusion Art Online Exhibition: · Women's Artist, Artistic Excellence and Finalist · Quarterly - Still Life · Quarterly - Leaves & Pedals, Honorable Mention and Finalist · Monthly - Black & White · Monthly - Artist's Choice |
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| International Photography Awards (ipa) - Official Selection, Analog/ Film, Fine Art | |||
| 19th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards - Black and White Series, Honorable Mention | |||
| 18th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards - Black and White Series, Honorable Mention | |||
| London International Creative Competition - Official Selection (Photo / Video) | |||
| London Photography Awards, Black and White Abstract, Honorable Mention | |||
| Minimalist Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Abstract | |||
| Monochrome Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Abstract | |||
| Monochromatic Awards - Finalist, One of One Hundred. Dodho Magazine | |||
| Motif Collective - Shortlisted, Minimalist | |||
| MonoVisions Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Abstract | |||
| Muse Photography Awards - Silver Award, Black & White Photography - Abstract | |||
| Neutral Density Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Fine Arts, Abstract | |||
| 17th Pollux Awards - Series Winner - Black and White | |||
| Refocus Awards, Black and White Photo Contest - Nominee, Abstract and Film/Analog | |||
| Tokyo International Foto Awards - Bronze, Fine Art, Abstract | |||
| 2021 | Annual Photography Awards - Certificate of Achievement, Honorable Mention, Fine Art | ||
| 16th Black & White Spider Awards - Nominee, Fine Art | |||
| Circle Foundation For the Arts - Quarterly Art Review - Contest Finalist Award | |||
| 7th Fine Art Photography Awards · Abstract, Nominee,br /> · Fine Art, Nominee |
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| Fusion Art Online Exhibition: ·Quarterly - Women Artist ·Quarterly - Still Life ·Monthly - Leaves & Petals ·Monthly - Black & White ·Monthly - Artist's Choice |
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| 16th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards - Honorable Mention, Black & White Series | |||
| Minimalist Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Fine Art | |||
| Monochrome Photography Awards · Honorable Mention, Abstract · Honorable Mention, Fine Art |
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| MonoVisions Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Fine Art | |||
| Motif Collective - Shortlisted, Black & White | |||
| Muse Photography Awards - Gold Winner, Black & White Photography - Abstract | |||
| New York Photography Awards - Silver Award | |||
| Neutral Density Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Fine Art, Conceptual | |||
| The Photo Review - Competition Web Gallery | |||
| Tokyo International Photography Awards - Official Selection | |||
| 2020 | Annual Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Fine Art | ||
| 15th Black & White Spider Awards - Nominee, Fine Art | |||
| 6th Fine Art Photography Awards: · Nominee, Abstract · Nominee, Floral |
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| Fusion Art Online Exhibition: · Annual - 5th Anniversary · Quarterly - 3rd Annual Women Artists · Quarterly - Still Life · Monthly - Black & White · Monthly - Artist Choice |
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| International Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Fine Art, Abstract | |||
| 15th Julia Margaret Cameron Award: · Honorable Mention, Still Life, Professional · Honorable Mention, Abstract, Professional |
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| London International Creative Competition - Official Selection | |||
| Minimalist Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Abstract | |||
| Monchrome Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Abstract | |||
| The Motif Collective: · Shortlisted, Minimalism · Shortlisted, Black and White |
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| MonoVision Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Abstract | |||
| Neutral Density Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Fine Art | |||
| The Photo Review - Competition Web Galleries, Still Life | |||
| Tokyo International Foto Award: · Honorable Mention, Abstract · Honorable Mention, Fine Art |
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| 2019 | Annual Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Abstract | ||
| Monochrome Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Abstract | |||
| Tokyo International Foto Awards - Bronze, Fine Art, Abstract | |||
| Neutral Density Photography Awards: · Honorable Mention - Fine Art, Abstract · Honorable Mention - Nature, Landscape |
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| Julia Margaret Cameron Awards for Women Photographers: · 14th Competition - Honorable Mention, Still Life Professional · 13th Competition - Co-Winner, Still Life Professional |
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| 14th Annual Black & White Spider Awards - Nominee, Architectural and Fine Art | |||
| The Motif Collective: · Shortlisted, Architecture · Shortlisted, Black & White · Shortlisted, Minimalism |
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| International Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Analog / Film, Fine Art | |||
| Minimalist Photography Awards - 3rd Place, Abstract | |||
| London International Creative Competition Shortlist 2018 Professional Photography | |||
| Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris - Honorable Mention, 2019 Professional PX3, Fine Art, Still Life | |||
| 5th Fine Art Photography Awards - Nominee, Fine Art | |||
| Fusion Art Online Exhibition: · Exhibition Finalist, 5th Annual Leaves & Petals · Exhibition Finalist, 3rd Annual Black & White Online Exhibition · Exhibition Finalist, 2nd Annual Quarterly Women Artists |
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| Monochrome Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Professional, Abstract | |||
| 2018 | One Eyeland Photography Awards - Finalist - Fine Art - Abstract | ||
| 13th Annual Black & White Spider Awards - Professional - Still Life - 2nd Place - Merit of Excellence | |||
| Neutral Density Photography Awards - Professional - Fine Art - Abstract - Honorable Mention | |||
| 12th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards for Women Photographers - Professional -Still Life - Honorable Mention | |||
| International Photography Awards - Professional - Fine Art - Still Life - Honorable Mention | |||
| Fusion Art Online Exhibition: · 4th Annual Leave & Petals Online Exhibition - Honorable Mention · 1st Annual Quarterly Women Artists - Exhibition Finalist |
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| Motif Collective Online Exhibition: · Black & White -Shortlisted · Your Best Shot - Shortlisted |
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| Monochrome Photography Awards - Professional - Abstract - Honorable Mention | |||
| 11th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards for Women Photographers - Professional - Series - Abstract & Still Life - Honorable Mention | |||
| 4th Fine Art Photography Awards - Professional Series - Fine Art - Honorable Mention | |||
| 2017 | Neutral Density Photography Awards - Professional - Fine Art, Abstract - Honorable Mention | ||
| 12th Annual Black & White Spider Awards - Professional - Still Life - Honorable Mention | |||
| The Photo Review Competition - Oyster Mushroom 37 selected | |||
| 1st Edition MonoVisions Photography Awards - Abstract Series - 3rd Place | |||
| Fusion Art Online Exhibition: · Black & White - Exhibition finalist · 2nd Annual Cityscapes - Exhibition Finalist |
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| 10th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards for Women Photographers - Professional Series - Still Life and Abstraction - Runner Up | |||
| 3rd Fine Art Photography Awards - Professional Series - Fine Art - Honorable Mention | |||
| 2016 | ND Awards, Neutral Density Photography Awards, Honorable Mention. Selected images from Transcending Images | ||
| 11th Annual Black & White Spider Awards, Nominee, Fine Art, Professional 11th Annual Black & White Spider Awards, Two Nominees, Still Life, Professional |
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| 9th Annual Julia Margaret Cameron Awards for Women Photographers, Series winner, Still Life and Abstractions | |||
| International Photographer of the Year - 2nd Prize Winner, Fine Art: Abstract Category. | |||
| 2nd Fine Art Photography Awards - Fine Art Nominee. | |||
| International Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Fine Art: Still Life. Competition submission. | |||
| La Grande PHOTO Awards - Third Place and nomination Still Life. | |||
| 2015 | ND Awards, Neutral Density Photography Awards, Selected images from Dejeuner images. | ||
| 10th Annual Black & White Spider Awards - Five nominations | |||
| Art Forward Contests - The premier online contests for contemporary photographers and painters - Contest 3 - Bronze. | |||
| Chelsea International Fine Art Competition - Selected for Collective Exhibition. | |||
| New York Center for Photographic Art - Wandering Curves 2015 - Honorable Mention. | |||
| Art Forward Contests - The premier online contests for contemporary photographers and painters - Contest 1 - Bronze |
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| International Contemporary Masters Volume 11 - artavita - Certificate of Excellence. | |||
| 2014 | 9th Annual Black & White Spider Awards - Six nominations, Still Life, Professional. | ||
| 2013 | 8th Annual Black & White Spider Awards - Six nominations, Still Life, Professional. | ||
| 2012 | Honorable Mention, artavita 2nd Photography competition | ||
| 7th Annual Black & White Spider Awards, Honorable Mention and Nominee Still Life | Professional. | |||
| 2011 | Contemporary Art Fair NYC - Best of Fair, Selected by Claire Oliver, Claire Oliver Gallery, NYC. | ||
| 11th Place Photography Competition, artavita | |||
| Photography - Riverdale Art Walk | |||
| Festival Director selected Scotiabank Contact Exhibition 'Minus Color' as top 10 must see | |||
| 2010 | 5th Annual Black & White Spider Awards Nominee for the category Still Life | Professional. | ||
| 2005 | Grand Prize, Second and Third in Photography, Southern Ontario Orchid Society, Toronto, ON | ||
| 2004 | Second in Photography, CityArt Fall Show, Toronto, ON | ||
