Learning to See & Painting with Light.
Keeping photography fun is an exciting task. Endless resources of information and much to learn without any pressure or expectations. The idea of recording the world onto single frames is an exercise that forces a closer look at light, colors and shapes. Either it be at home on quiet Prince Edward Island or the occasional travel to much larger cities, a camera in hand has become as common as carrying identification. The desire to become better is stronger then ever but at the end of each day; it's still all for fun.
- Stephen
Artists Bio
Stephen has been working full-time as a visual artist for over 10 years and studying the craft for much longer. Living on a small island in Atlantic Canada, he works with the design team of silverorange and ClusterShot but outside of the design studio, Stephen has also made photography an almost full time daily creative exercise that allows him to experiment in all categories constantly creating visual content.
Working in the design industry, his love for the art of post processing is equal to that of getting it right in camera. Stephen grew up practicing the art of traditional painting but after installing his first image editing application in 1998, has quickly migrated into digital art, page design and photography. A growing obsession for tools like Photoshop was a natural progression into making images of his own. This would also an indication that he has never shot film.
For all inquiries, email info@stephendesroches.com
Talks, Presentations and Workshops
- On August 15th, Stephen talked about effective web design at the PPOC (Professional Photographers of Atlantic Canada) Summer Seminar
- On August 24th, Stephen presented a slideshow at the Prince Edward Island Photo Club meeting titled '10 Days in The Canadian Rockies'
- During July and Sept, Stephen is helping organize and host 3 weekend workshops to be lead by landscape photographer John Sylvester - Contact for details
Recognition and Publications
- 'Washington DC' was licensed to be used as a book cover for the American Society of Landscape Architects.
- A full page 'Cove Head Lighthouse' was published in the Summer/Fall edition of Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine for illustrating the importance of a lighthouse.
- 'Before the Storm' was published and featured in the Telegraph.co.uk
- Various photos have been published in both the local newspaper as well as on the local TV station CBC
- Stephens work has been recognized by a CBC Newsworld producer as a top Canadian Photoblogger
- The Focused on Light Photoblog has been featured and promoted on a number of photo related websites
- The National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) gave the Editors Choice Award for 'Yellow Frog'
In a 2010 Photo Competition
- Scored 1st in Nature Category for 'Natural Wonders'
- Awarded 1st in Portraits Category for 'Primate Grin'
- Awarded 1st in Sports Category and Scored 2nd Overall for 'Race to the Finish'
- Scored 3rd in Sports Category for 'Going for Gold'
- Awarded 1st in Photographers Choice Category and Scored 1st Overall for 'Sinus Problems'
- Awarded 2nd in Photographers Choice Category for 'Where's My French Fry?'
In a 2009 Photo Competition
- Voted 1st in Peoples Choice Award for 'Notre-Dame Basillica'
- Awarded 2nd in Photographers Choice Category and 3rd Overall for 'Gorilla Portrait'
- Awarded 1st in Architecture Category and 2nd Overall for 'Notre-Dame Basilica'
- Awarded 2nd in Architecture Category for 'Brooklyn Bridge'
- Awarded 2nd in Asleep Category for 'Mans Best Friend'
