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.

                                   

                                                                        Kase Pro Partner

 

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
  • Team Canada World Photographic Cup Exhibit

 

Achievements

  • Published “Best Seller” Fine Art Photography Book - Lost in Newfoundland
  • Picture selected for an International Canadian Postage Stamp
  • Accredited Member of Professional Photographers of Canada (Nature, Night)
  • Member of Team Canada at World Photographic Cup – 2023, 2024
  • Featured on CBC's Land and Sea in the Torngat Mountains National Park
  • Canadian Association for Photographic Art National Judging Course
  • Published in international magazines, newspapers and calendars. 

 

Awards

 Canadian Geographic   

  • Canadian Wildlife Photographer of the Year
  • Best Landscape of the Year
  • 2021 Canadian Wildlife Photographer of the Year
  • Honourable Mention – Wildlife/Birds
  • Runner Up - Show Us Your Canada
  • Runner-up 2nd Place re: Location

     Musée National de la Photographie Desjardins

    1st Place -  Mon pays

     Moldova International Photo Salon

    Silver Medal – Landscape

    Canadian Association for Photographic Art

    • Gold Medal – 2024 Atlantic Zone
    • Gold Medal – 2023 Atlantic Zone
    • Gold Medal - 2022 Atlantic Zone
    • Gold Medal – Club
    • Silver Medal – 2024 Atlantic Zone
    • Silver Medal - 2022 My Country
    • Silver Medal - 2022 Curves & Lines
    • Silver Medal – 2020 Atlantic Zone
    • Bronze Medal – 2022 Fall/Winter
    • Bronze Medal - Minimal Manipulation
    • Bronze Medal - Annual Photo Challenge
    • 1st Place Merit Award – 2023 Atlantic Zone
    • 1st Place Merit Award – 2021 My Country
    • 2ndPlace Merit Award – 2020 Atlantic Zone
    • 3rd Place Merit Award – Nature/Wildlife
    • 3rd Place Merit Award – 2019 My Country
    • Team Canada Member Four Nations Cup 2023 – Monochrome
    • Honourable Mention – 2023 Colour
    • Honourable Mention – 2023 Black & White
    • Honourable Mention - 2023 Nature/Wildlife
    • Honourable Mention - 2023 Canada: My Country
    • Honourable Mention – 2022 Monochrome
    • Honourable Mention – 2022 My Country
    • Honourable Mention 2021 – Nature/Wildlife
    • Honourable Mention – 2021 My Country
    • Honourable Mention – 2021 Fall Open
    • Honourable Mention – 2020 Smart Phone
    • Honourable Mention – 2019 My Country
    • Honourable Mention – 2029 Monochrome
    • Honourable Mention – 2018 Canada
    • Honourable Mention – 2017 Annual Photo Challenge

    Photographic Society of America (Worldwide)

    • Gold Medal - 2022 PID Monochrome
    • Silver Medal - 2022 The Western World
    • Silver Medal - 2022 PID Monochrome
    • Honourable Mention- 2023 Annual Reality Division
    • Honourable Mention 2022- Landscapes 

    Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia

    • 2023 Reid Sweet Trophy - Best Image in Pictorial
    • 2022 Best Seascape/Landscape
    • 2022 Markus Stasulius Trophy - Highest Points in Silent Essay
    • 2021 Best Seascape/Landscape
    • 2021 Last Billion Years Award – Landscape