“Chad is, by far, one of the most versatile photographers in this country, exhibiting both talent and passion across a multitude of genres. His photography is excellent and his voice is strong.”
PHOTOGRAPHER & educator
I am an creative photographer with a passion for telling stories through compelling imagery.
Chad Barry is an award winning photographer with a passion for nature, adventure, and discovery. This passion shines through in his landscape and nature images as well as his photo workshops. Based in Southwestern Ontario, he enjoys regular day hikes at local provincial parks, national parks, national wildlife areas and conservation areas. Having found a love for Algonquin Provincial Park he can be found backpacking, camping, canoeing and capturing breathtaking photographs in Algonquin throughout all the seasons. He has travelled across Canada photographing in beautiful locations like Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Montreal, Quebec City, Gros Morne National Park, St. John’s Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island. Internationally, he has photographed landscapes and wildlife in Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Badlands National Park and Olympic National Park.
Chad has an extensive background in teaching and coaching. He has taught martial arts and self defense for over 25 years ranging from weekly classes and monthly workshops to seminars of over 200 people. In his previous management jobs he has provided continuous mentoring of staff as well as developing and delivering adult oriented training programs for staff development and change management. A natural teacher and leader, Chad is always approachable and down to earth and eager to share his photographic knowledge with aspiring photographers.
Want to get to know Chad a little better? Visit his YouTube channel for photography tutorials, tips and trick as well as one-on-one candid interviews with some of the best photographers in the country.
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- Photo By Wayne Simpson, overlooking Vermillion Lakes, Banff, Alberta
Memberships ↟ Affiliations
Professional Wedding Photographers of Canada
Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce
Canon Professional Services
Guelph Photographers Guild
Awards ↟ Accomplishments ↟ Publications
AutoShere Magazine - April 2021
Better Pork Magazine - September 2019 Cover and Story Photos
Map & Compass Course - Akuni Adventures - May 2019
Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce - Entrepreneurial Award
MOL Working At Heights Certification - October 2018
Certified Hike Leader - Hike Ontario - August 2018
Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid - August 2018
Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR-C - August 2018
Photo Life Magazine - June/July 2018 [print & digital]
Monochrome Mountains Banff - Landscape Workshop with Paul Zizka and Dave Brosha
Portraits in High Places Banff - Workshop with Paul Zizka, Dave Brosha and Wayne Simpson
Character Grande Prairie - Alberta Portraiture Workshop with Dave Brosha and Wayne Simpson
Feature Article: PetaPixel.com
Chatham-Kent's Best of the Best - Photographer of the Year 2018
Feature Article: Shutterbug.com
Dave Brosha - 2017-2019 Mentorship
TEDx Chatham-Kent 2017 - Photography Coordinator
C-K Today 2017 Calendar - July
Chatham-Kent's Best of the Best - Photographer of the Year 2017
Canadian Geographic 2017 Canadian Landscapes Calendar - Ontario
Canon Canada - Instagram Feature - September 2016
Chatham-Kent's Best of the Best - Photographer of the Year 2016
Outdoor Photography Canada Online - Heat 3 Smart Gloves Review
Chatham Camera Club - 1st Place Novice, Intermediate and Advanced Divisions
Chatham Camera Club - 2016 Photo of the Year
Eye4Art Juried Exhibition 2014 - Thames Art Gallery (2 Pieces)
WorkshopS ↟ Seminars ↟ Speaking Engagements
Algonquin Autumn Symphony Workshop 2021
Baysville Photography Club - November 2020
Algonquin Fall Workshop 2020
Sarnia Photographic Club - 2020
Chatham Camera Club - 2020
Autumn in Algonquin 2019
Frosty Algonquin 2019
Photography 101 - Chatham April 2019
Photography 101 - Chatham February 2019
Lightroom Bootcamp I + II - Chatham November 2018
Autumn In Algonquin 2018
Portraits in High Places Banff - Assistant Instructor
Character Grande Prairie - Assistant Instructor - Portrait Workshop
Rondeau Provincial Park: Warbler Photography Workshop
Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority: Big 'O' Birding - Talk and Walk 2018 & 2019
Guelph Photographers Guild: The Road to Algonquin
Sarnia Photographic Club: The Telephoto Landscape
Frosty Alqonquin 2018
Lightroom Bootcamp - Chatham November 2017
Autumn In Algonquin 2017
Private Classes: Sombra, Ontario
St. Clair College: Beginners and Intermediate Photography
Chatham Camera Club: Olympic National Park: A Travelogue; B&W Conversions in Lightroom
Rondeau Provincial Park: Composition; Wildlife & Bird Photography; Long Exposures
Chatham-Kent 4H: Taking Better Photos
Private Classes: Charring Cross, Ontario
Private Lessons: Many on varying subjects
- Photo by Hali Rosborough at Cavendish National Park, Prince Edward Island