Photographer: Ara Hagopian

Having started his professional photography journey in the luxury weddings’ industry some 14 years ago, Ara Hagopian explored other genres of photography throughout the years, branching mainly into conceptual portraits and architecture. The common thread between his portrait, architecture and wedding photography work is his unique style distinguishable by his use of heavy colors, dramatic flair and a painterly effect working in tandem to evoke the feeling of the captured moment. His passion for Art History can be seen in his portraiture work, mainly drawing inspiration from Renaissance and Baroque masters such as Michelangelo and Caravaggio.

Ara supports local and aspiring photographers through speaking engagements, private workshops and as a regular competition judge at Montreal’s oldest camera club. Outlets where Ara’s work has been published include Photo Vogue Italia, Rangefinder magazine, Grace Ormonde Weddings magazine, Fstoppers and a number of wedding and luxury lifestyle magazines. He is the recipient of multiple awards, notably including First and Second places at the WPPI competitions and is currently the only WPPI Master Photographer based in Quebec.