Pros for Lowepro
Bernard Brault
A
professionnal photographer for over 33 years, Bernard Brault captures both motion and emotion in his pictures.
Specializing in sports, Bernard Brault begins his career in 1976 at Le Courrier du Sud, a newspaper serving the south
shore of the island of Montreal. From 1981 to 1986, the news agencies UPC (United Press Canada) and REUTERS are his
main employers. Since 1984 he has been a staff photographer for one of the largest French language dailies in America,
La Presse. He is also a regular contributor to magazines such as Golf Canada, Fusions, Lowepro and others. Regular
clients include Publications Gesca, the RCGA, Ski-Presse, Tennis Canada and many others. A picture of the Montreal
St-Joseph Oratory is featured on a stamp published by Canada Post in 2004.
Since 1981 Bernard Brault has received many prizes and honorable mentions.(more than 200 from 4 different continents).
More info: www.bernardbrault.com
Photo Gallery
All images © Bernard Brault. May not be reproduced without permission.
Q&A:
What would be your media of choice (digital or film)?
Digital since 1999, best thing in photography for a press photographer!
What would you consider your first big break in the business?
With UPC (United Press Canada) in 1981
What was your most challenging assignment?
The 9 Olympics I've covered
What is your funniest photo experience?
Covering the Just For Laugh festival
What is the most exotic location you've shot in?
Lake Titicaca in Peru
What was your biggest photo mistake?
No film in the camera, a couple time in my carreer.
What was your 'dream' assignment?
Shooting skiers in deep powder.
What three photographers do you most admire:
Walter Loos jr, Neil Leifer and Antoine Désilets
Your top three photo tips:
1. Be calm
2.
Stay focused
3.
Be friendly with your fellow photographers
Your advise to aspiring photographers:
Always keep the passion... whatever the assignment...
Any professional or charitable organizations that you belong to or support?
NPPA, NPAC, FPJQ
If you could change your profession, what would it be?
I'm happy with what I'm doing every time I work at La Presse.
All images © Bernard Brault. May not be reproduced without permission.