Randy Nickerson
<b>Randy Nickerson<b> is a freelance photographer from the best known for his respectful approach to street photography in addition to his regular contributions to and monthly articles in [https://clarington.snapd.com/#/ Snapd Clarington]. He is also the sole contributor and editor of streetphotos.ca and manages an active You Tube profile where he provides photo tips and inspiration.
Life and Work
Randy was born in Toronto, Ontario Canada where he spent his early years traveling the city’s subway system. It was here where his love of street photography was born.
Today, Randy continues to shoot street and event photography in Toronto and many large cities across North America. Additionally, he shares his extensive knowledge and background with the Oshawa Camera Club as Competition Director and Vice President and is set to assume presidency in 2016.
Having adjudicated several of the [http://www.gtccc.ca Greater Toronto Council of Camera Clubs’ (GTCCC)] annual competitions and member clubs individual events over the last four years, Randy has become a well-known GTCCC judge and seminar leader.
Randy’s work features a number of large cities, including New York, Chicago, Quebec City, and Toronto—some of his favorite locations for candid and close-up street photography. His approach to this genre focuses on showing compassion and kindness while avoiding fixation on street-involved individuals.
In addition, Randy has done promotional photography for West Hammock , an upcoming Canadian folk band. His work can be seen on their premier album's, The River , cover and liner notes.
Publications
Randy’s expanded work in Snapd Clarington regularly features local events like the Boots & Hearts Music Festival and Toronto's Buskerfest . He has also been twice published in Our Canada and now writes a monthly article in Snapd, helping novice photographers take the next step with their photography.
In 2008 Randy's Road to Oz was selected for as a top 100 photo in Metro International’s Metro Photo Challenge.
Seminars
Randy’s conversational seminars and workshops share techniques on how to approach and interact with people to come away with enriching experiences when trying this type of photo taking.
"Learning to see" is a big part of the message that Randy brings to his seminars.
Life and Work
Randy was born in Toronto, Ontario Canada where he spent his early years traveling the city’s subway system. It was here where his love of street photography was born.
Today, Randy continues to shoot street and event photography in Toronto and many large cities across North America. Additionally, he shares his extensive knowledge and background with the Oshawa Camera Club as Competition Director and Vice President and is set to assume presidency in 2016.
Having adjudicated several of the [http://www.gtccc.ca Greater Toronto Council of Camera Clubs’ (GTCCC)] annual competitions and member clubs individual events over the last four years, Randy has become a well-known GTCCC judge and seminar leader.
Randy’s work features a number of large cities, including New York, Chicago, Quebec City, and Toronto—some of his favorite locations for candid and close-up street photography. His approach to this genre focuses on showing compassion and kindness while avoiding fixation on street-involved individuals.
In addition, Randy has done promotional photography for West Hammock , an upcoming Canadian folk band. His work can be seen on their premier album's, The River , cover and liner notes.
Publications
Randy’s expanded work in Snapd Clarington regularly features local events like the Boots & Hearts Music Festival and Toronto's Buskerfest . He has also been twice published in Our Canada and now writes a monthly article in Snapd, helping novice photographers take the next step with their photography.
In 2008 Randy's Road to Oz was selected for as a top 100 photo in Metro International’s Metro Photo Challenge.
Seminars
Randy’s conversational seminars and workshops share techniques on how to approach and interact with people to come away with enriching experiences when trying this type of photo taking.
"Learning to see" is a big part of the message that Randy brings to his seminars.
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