About

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Its all about the moment, the spirit of the moment....

I grew up in Bingley, a small town in the county of West Yorkshire in England. Starting with an interest in photography in high school, I continued on to college to study Art & Design, then to Staffordshire University to complete a BA(hons) in Photography. After meeting my husband we moved to Sylix Okanagan Territory (Okanagan Indian Band) currently known as Oyama, British Columbia, Canada in 2008.

My work has developed over time, currently focusing on using photography, video & sound to explore space and inward reflection and the effects of human existence on our surroundings in work like Listen Softly, The Feels, Left Behind and Our Path. The climate crisis and the injustices faced are now the primary focus of my work.

Therapeutic Photography has been a strong interest for me and I have been able to pursue this at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland, where I jut completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Photography. This is an area where my portfolio of work continues to grow as I explore themes of identity, loss, mindfulness and expression of feelings.

I teach a wide variety of photography related programs; Photo-Club & Wellness Photography at Lake Country Art House, Therapeutic photography sessions and series from Mindful Photography, Climatography, Professional development and team cohesion as well as offering private sessions. Check my offerings and workshop page for more information or contact me.

 
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What People Say…

“I recently took Alison Beaumont “Getting to know your SLR “camera course.

Alison is an excellent teacher. She is extremely well organized and balances theory and hands-on practice making it easier for participants to understand what she explains.

Her pace is easy to follow and she gives individual attention to all. I left the workshop feeling excited about trying out the exercises we did and finally knowing how to take great pictures of my fibre art pieces.”

Carmen Laferrière -Fibre artist -Carmenfelt.com

“Alison's class was fantastic. She is very knowledgeable about her subject, but makes it approachable even for beginners, and her class was fun and informative. She took me from using my DSLR as an point-and-shoot with mysterious fiddly bits to utilizing terms like "f-stop," "aperture," shutter speed," and "ISO," and even sounding like I know what I'm talking about. Most of all, I'm really excited about photography now!”

Angelika Offenwanger - Writer - amovitam.ca 

 

Info

 

Alison Beaumont
Oyama, BC, CANADA

alisonbeaumont@outlook.com

+1 250 212 8553

We can't post news story links in Canada on social media so sharing a few screen shots from this article by @janegoodallinst from the @bbcnews the window is closing and with below par discussions at COP29 and talk in many countries of more fossil fuel extraction, I hope voices like Dr. Goodall's can make some noise. Here's to hope.
Urdhva Dhanurasana Pose of the month @vikasayoga this is my version. I love this pose and usually try to do it most classes when there is an option too. I feel like there is always something to improve too, always little tweaks and cues to get better. Thanks to the teachers @invati.yoga and @crowierazzboy for the inspiration.
The night in reverse. Thank you @lumiereyvr for lighting up my evening literally and figuratively. If you are in @cityofvancouver this weekend check out the light shows across the city from 5pm to 9:30pm
After a busy people day @familymedforum it was so great to have time for a mindful photo walk @vanparkboard #StanleyPark endings are so beautiful with the leaves falling 🍁 #therapeuticphotography #thefall #autumnleaves
Ebb and Flow opening! Lots of time to take a gander at this exhibition, make sure to download the Artvive App to view our work Vanishing Point (created by: Joanne Gervais, Shauna Odleifsen and myself). So many great works to check out! The exhibition is in the community space in the gallery so it is FREE to attend. Visit soon and often.
Installation day! So grateful to have worked with Shauna Odleifsen and Joanne Gervais on this collaborative work "Vanishing Point" for the upcoming Ebb and Flow @artscokanagan exhibition opening this Friday at @kelownaartgallery . Our work is an augmented reality artwork that can be accessed using the Artvive App. Ebb and Flow explores the Okanagan Valley’s natural and cultural history through the Four Elements: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. This exhibition examines how these elements have shaped the valley’s landscape and influenced its inhabitants, from the ice age to the present. By highlighting the dynamic interplay between these fundamental forces, the exhibition fosters a deeper appreciation for the region’s rich heritage and ongoing evolution. This exhibition will feature work by prominent Okanagan artists including Alison Beaumont, Fern Helfand, Joanne Gervais, Dr. Michelle Jack, Wanda Lock, Shauna Oddleifson, Julie Oakes, and Andreas Rutkauskas. Curated by Kirsteen McCulloch, Executive Director of the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan.