Eye for the Prize

Eye for the Prize

Trevor Pottelberg is an award-winning photographer who graduated from Fanshawe’s Advanced Photography program in 2000. Since 2008, he has been teaching in the program, sharing his passion for the craft and accumulated knowledge that comes with being a professional photographer for the past 25 years. He received the 2021 Photographic Artist of the Year Award from the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC) for a collection of four images including: ”Roar with Me”, “Spiritual Messengers”, “The Fog” and “Keeper of Her Domain.”

"Roar with Me"

Trevor Pottleberg

“ROAR WITH ME”

A mother red fox and her nine-week-old cub playing in the early morning light in Oxford County.

Award of Excellence and Judge’s Choice Award at the 2021 PPOC Ontario Provincial Image Salon.

"In Sync"

Trevor Pottleberg

“IN SYNC”

A pair of synchronized Sandhill Cranes in Long Point, Ontario.

Award of Excellence at the 2020 PPOC National Image Salon.

"The Old School House"

Trevor Pottleberg

“THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE”

An abandoned schoolhouse in Southwestern Ontario framed against the galactic core of the Milky Way.

Best in Class Award (Pictorial), Award of Merit and Judge’s Choice Award at the 2020 PPOC Ontario Provincial Salon.

Award of Excellence at the 2022 PPOC National Image Salon.

"Pier Pressure"

Trevor Pottleberg

“PIER PRESSURE”

A massive wave crashing into the Port Stanley pier with the main lighthouse standing strong in the background demonstrates raw and destructive beauty. The power of these Great Lake waves can easily be mistaken for ocean waves.

Award of Merit, Best In Class and was put on Loan Collection at the 2020 PPOC National Image Salon.

“Keeper of her Domain”

Trevor Pottleberg

“KEEPER OF HER DOMAIN”

A Great Horned Owl peering out from a giant tree in Southwestern Ontario

Award of Excellence at the 2022 PPOC National Image Salon.