- A professional photographer since 1993
- Member of the Sault Ste Marie Chamber of Commerce since 1995
- Winner of the Sault Ste Marie Chamber of Commerce's Marketing Award for 2000
- Member of the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio
- Diploma in photography, with a specialty in weddings, from the New York Institute of Photography
- Holds certificates from Sault College in Advertising Art, Hand Lettering and Sign Design, Photography and various credits in the fine arts program
Awards
- Algoma Fall Festival of the Arts 1995: best black and white photo
- Algoma Fall Festival of the Arts 1996: best colour photo
- Algoma Fall Festival of the Arts 2000: best print any process
- Algoma Fall Festival of the Arts 2000: best black and white photo
- Bon Soo Art and Photography Show 2002: 2nd place in the photography category
- Bon Soo Photography Show 2004: third place in the "People" category
- Winner of the Sault Ste Marie Chamber of Commerce's 2005 Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Community Involvement
Brian continually donates work and services to raise money for local charities like The Lung Association, The Sault Are Hospitals Foundation, The Heart and Stroke Foundation, The Art Gallery of Algoma, The Sault Ste Marie Museum, and the Rotary Charity Auction.
Hobbies and Activities
Brian is a musician and has played in many bands. In 2003, he formed a duo with his wife Lynn called "Buffalo Alice". You can see them playing in many of the lounges in Sault Ste Marie. Brian plays guitar and harmonica.
In his spare time he likes to write screenplays. Brian has had some reads from production and management companies, but no options - so far. We'll keep you posted.
|
