Fine Art

Awarded "Master Photographer in Fine Art"

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LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

Local Photographer, Mike Guilbault, with his recent Award and Designation.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 1, 2016

Mike Guilbault, owner of Mike Guilbault Photography in Elmvale, Ontario, is very pleased to announce receipt of the Award and Designation of "Master Photographer in Fine Art" from the Master Photographers International Organization (http://www.MPIO.co).

Announced in September of 2015, the actual designation certificate, trophy, medallion and lapel pin were delivered just before Christmas. The award is earned by passing an extensive portfolio review by the MPIO Board of Directors and Judging Committee, serving the organization and adhering to a stringent code of ethics as set out by the MPIO. The Master Photographer designation is the highest level a photographer can achieve in any one area of professional photography within the organization. This places Guilbault amongst some of the most notable photographers, not only in Canada, but internationally as well.

Guilbault states, "I am not only pleased but also honoured to receive this prestigious award. The outstanding quality of work and professionalism by other Master members in this organization sets a very high standard, and I'm proud to be considered worthy of inclusion. I endeavour to bring this standard of quality to my clients on every shoot."

This is not the first award Guilbault has received. In addition to numerous distinctions for outstanding photography in competition, Accreditations in Fine Art, Portraiture and Commercial photography, he was also awarded the "Master of Photographic Arts" in 2008 and "Craftsman of Photographic Arts" in 2005, from the Professional Photographers of Canada.

To view Guilbault's portfolio of work, visit: www.MGphotography.com and www.MikeGuilbault.com

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Master Photographers International Organization
3275 88 Street SE
Calgary, AB T1X 0L5
1 (844) 273-6762
http://www.mpio.co

Mike Guilbault Photography
54 Queen St. West
Elmvale, ON  L0L 1P0
(705) 322-2223
http://www.MGphotography.com
http://www.MikeGuilbault.com
mike@mgphotography.com

Shout Out #1: Upper Canada Stretchers

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SHOUT OUT

Every now and then I like to acknowledge some of the people, products or services that I use in my day-to-day operation as a portrait photographer. There are many options out there today, and over the last three decades I've tried many of them but have stayed loyal to some more than others. Mainly, this is because they deliver what I need and when I need it.

I'm not going to include reviews of cameras in these blog posts, but more-so the products and services that I use for my delivered portraits. These may include printing equipment, media, ink, mats and frames, and sometimes the people that deliver them. Without them and their products, I wouldn't have a business.

These 'shout-outs' are probably of more interest to my clients rather than other photographers. Every photographer will have their own favourite vendors and like certain products or services for their own reasons. 

So you may ask, "why are these vendors and products important to my clients?" Well, because what I deliver to my clients is important to me. They appreciate that I've searched, researched, tested and retested the products that I use to produce and deliver the best possible portrait I can.

"Gallery Wrap" Stretcher Bars

Upper Canada Stretchers

Whenever I print canvases, I use stretcher bars from UCS. There are several things that I like about them. First and foremost is that they're local. Not only are they Canadian, but UCS is located in Owen Sound, Ontario, just a couple hours from my studio.

However, I don't purchase these products only because they're local. If they didn't supply the best product on the market, I wouldn't use them. But since I do consider them the best AND they're local, it's a win-win.

The quality of these products is outstanding. I've only had one occurrence of a 'fault', but it was taken care of and replacement product was shipped within 24 hours. The service from these guys defines what service should be. I haven't found (and I've stopped looking) for anything better.

Shown here are the 'keys' that make this a great product.

So what does this mean for you, my clients? Well, they say that to build anything well, you need to start with a good framework. These stretcher bars are literally the framework that I use to build my canvas products.

Expansion and contraction of the canvas can occur with humidity changes, especially in our climate. The unique 'keyed' design of these stretchers allow us to make drum-tight canvases that are easily re-tensioned should this occur. Keyed stretchers ensure that the canvas remains taut and displays properly throughout its life.

Like their motto says... "Good Art Deserves Good Bones"

Mike Guilbault