Crown crane (2016) Photography by Marie-Elise Mathieu

Marie-Elise developed her passion for photography throughout her childhood. Her first camera was a Diana. She photographed family

reunions, friends and special occasions.

Over time, she tried several mediums, such as painting, graphite. She was a member of the circle of painters in Quebec in the 80s. However, photography was always present during trips or family

gatherings.

The real start was with the birth of digital photography. Having more time to study techniques, she started with a Canon XTI in

2006 and joined the Repentigny photo club.

At her first photo in competition, she won first place with her portrait "Red fox" followed by many other successes including the

photo of the year with « Swallow story".

Thereafter she joined the APAL Photo Club, or there too, she won several awards. She was chosen by this club in 2011 to represent them at the Mongeon-Pepin interclub challenge where she won first place with her photo "La Capture". The following year, two of his photos were winning “Vol de nuit” which won first place and “Lizard Jesus Christ of Costa Rica” which won second place. In 2017 she won the General category of the PPOC-QC regional

competition

She received her diploma from the New York Institute of

Photography in 2012.

She is an accredited member of PPOC from 2017.

• Nationality: CANADA
• Date of birth : 1954
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary Canadian Artists