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Paul Parent’s passion for photography began in 1976 when he purchased his first Nikon ProCamera, a Nikon F Ftn. Since then, he has continued to explore the beauty of the natural world through his lens. His camera equipment has evolved over the years, and today he still use Nikon Gear.

Parent’s specialty lies in macro photography, where he focuses on the tiniest details of insects. His portraits reveal the texture, color, and symmetry of their anatomy. Using macro photography’s shallow depth of field, he skillfully hones in on specific anatomical features with precision.

His work has been recognized and published in various outlets, including Caters News, Yahoo News, Nikon Owner Magazine, My Modern Met, Fox News, NPhoto Magazine, and The Montreal Gazette. He has also contributed to the Royal Ontario Museum’s Biodiversity Centre in Toronto, the National Wildlife Federation, and Canadian Geographic’s Picture of the Year (Macro).

Paul Parent’s photographs virtually anthropomorphize insects, creating the impression that these tiny creatures share our emotional palette. His mastery of saturation, contrast, and composition brings these minuscule subjects to life, revealing their hidden beauty.

He has published many Macro Photography books

Notable Achievements:


 * 2023 Nature Inspiration Award Finalist at the Canadian Museum of Nature.
 * Published in many Newspaper, Magazine and website through the world.
 * Fellow Member of the Royal Geographical Society UK, Canadian Royal Geographical Society, and Royal Geographical Society Hong Kong.
 * Nikon Professional Service Canada Member.
 * Accredited Entomology Potographer Member of the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC).
 * Member of the National Press Photographer Association

If you’re interested in exploring more of Paul Parent’s work, you can find his photos on his personal website, paulparent.org or his business website photolator.coms.

References

·        Canadian Museum of Nature - https://nature.ca/fr/prix-inspiration-nature/finalistes/paul-parent/

·        The MacLean’s Magazine - https://macleans.ca/society/paul-parent-photography-insects/

·        The MacLean’s Magazine - https://macleans.ca/society/paul-parent-photography-insects/

·        Yahoo News - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8jgTkbcBs4

·        N Photo Magazine UK – Magazine 103, sept 2019, page 66 & 67  https://www.flickr.com/photos/79587061@N03/48929462952/

·        RAAV (Regroupement Artiste Visuel) https://raav.org/member/paul-parent/

·        Caters News - https://www.flickr.com/photos/79587061@N03/32963282838/

·        Canadian Museum of Nature 2008 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/79587061@N03/8105202221/

·        Fox News - https://www.flickr.com/photos/79587061@N03/7123322585/

·        Répertoire Culturel Sud-Ouest (City of Montreal)  https://www.repertoireculturesudouest.com/fiche/paul-parent

·        Oeuil de la Photographie Magazine - https://loeildelaphotographie.com/fr/paul-parent-macro-photographie-animaliere/

·        My Modern Met - https://mymodernmet.com/paul-parent-macro-photography/

·        Professional Photographer of Canada - https://www.ppoc.ca/galleries_index.php?gid=78

·        List of many publications by Paul Parent:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/79587061@N03/with/9413339478

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Lists Photography Book published by Paul Parent: (partial list)

1.      Insect Symphony - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1777618924 (available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Hindo, Japanese, Portuguese)

2.      Overcoming Top Chalenges – Macro Photography Guide https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D834PCKK

3.      Urban Vision – Master Street Photography  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D47WRFXY

4.      Becoming a Successful freelance photographer - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D47WRFXY

5.      Exceptional Macro Photography - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1RB57S8