About Michael
Michael Winsor’s powerful images of Newfoundland and Labrador are a result of his deep connection with, and love for, the province’s culture and many natural wonders. As he sees it, “every cove, inlet, tickle, island, bay, peninsula, point or arm is more beautiful than the next.” Born in Pool’s Island, Bonavista Bay, Michael has had an interest in photography – or, more specifically, Newfoundland and Labrador imagery – since his childhood.
Michael explains that "sometimes life as seen through a camera lens can bring people together over a shared love of a place. I never really saw Newfoundland until I placed the camera in my hand. Alone at 1:30 a.m. when the golden crescent moon rises over the mirror-like ocean, when you can see the fishermen’s punts and wharfs right-side up or upside down, it leaves you speechless, and you wonder why everyone is not here to see it with you. Then I try to capture that moment in time to share with people that truly appreciate our way of life."
While his true passion is spending time exploring the land and sea, he also recognizes the importance of showcasing his home through exhibits, awards and any other avenue that may present itself.
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Newfoundland & Labrador District Representative - Canadian Association for Photographic Art
Newfoundland & Labrador Provincial Director - Photographic Society of America
Awards & Achievements
Exhibits
New York Photography Fair: Wildlife & Landscape
Moldova International Photo Salon – Landscape
Montreal Biosphere Museum: Oceans Exhibit
The Rooms: International Canada Postage Stamp Exhibit
Alt Hotel: 3500 Image Mural
Achievements
Published “Best Seller” Fine Art Photography Book - Lost In Newfoundland
Picture selected for an International Canadian Postage Stamp
Member of Team Canada at World Photographic Cup – 2022 & 2023
Featured on CBC's Land and Sea as Michael travelled to Torngat Mountains National Park
Published in international magazines, newspapers and calendars
Awards
Best Landscape - Canadian Geographic
Canadian Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Canadian Geographic
2021 Canadian Wildlife Photographer of the Year Runner-up – Canadian Geographic
2nd Place - re: Location - Canadian Geographic
Honourable Mention – Wildlife/Birds – Canadian Geographic
Runner Up - Show Us Your Canada - Canadian Geographic
1st Place - Musée National de la Photographie Desjardins. Mon pays
Silver Medal – Landscape - Moldova International Photo Salon
Gold Medal – 2023 Atlantic Zone – Canadian Association for Photographic Art
Gold Medal - 2022 Atlantic Zone - Canadian Association for Photographic Art
Gold Medal - Club, Fine Art- Canadian Association for Photographic Art
Silver Medal – 2020 Atlantic Zone - Canadian Association for Photographic Art
Silver Medal - 2022 My Country - Canadian Association for Photographic Art
Silver Medal - 2022 Curves & Lines - Canadian Association for Photographic Art
Bronze Medal – 2022 Fall/Winter - Canadian Association for Photographic Art
Bronze Medal - Minimal Manipulation - Canadian Association for Photographic Art
Bronze Medal - Annual Photo Challenge - Canadian Association for Photographic Art
1st Place Merit Award – 2021 My Country - Canadian Association for Photographic Art
2nd Place Merit Award – 2020 Atlantic Zone – Canadian Association for Photographic Art
3rd Place Merit Award – 2019 My Country - Canadian Association for Photographic Art
Honourable Mention - 2023 Nature/Wildlife - Canadian Association for Photographic Art
Team Canada Member Four Nations Cup 2023 - Monochrome – Canadia. Association for Photographic Art
Honourable Mention – 2022 Monochrome – Canadian Association for Photographic Art
Honourable Mention – 2022 My Country - Canadian Association for Photographic Art
Honourable Mention 2021 - Nature - Canada Association for Photographic Art
Honourable Mention – 2021 My Country - Canadian Association for Photographic Art
Honourable Mention – 2021 Fall Open - Canadian Association for Photographic Art
Honourable Mention – 2021 Smart Phone - Canadian Association for Photographic Art
Honourable Mention – 2018 Canada - Canadian Association for Photographic Art
Gold Medal - 2022 PID Monochrome - Photographic Society of America (Worldwide)
Silver Medal - 2022 The Western World - Photographic Society of America (Worldwide)
Silver Medal - 2022 PID Monochrome - Photographic Society of America (Worldwide)
Honourable Mention- 2023 Annual Reality Division - Photographic Society of America, Worldwide
Honourable Mention 2022- Landscapes - Photographic Society of America, Worldwide
2023 Reid Sweet Trophy - Best Image in Pictorial - Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia
2022 Best Seascape/Landscape – Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia
2022 Markus Stasulius Trophy - Highest Points in Silent Essay
2021 Best Seascape/Landscape – Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia
2021 Last Billion Years Award – Landscape – Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia