Meet Carmen …
artist, adventurer, educator and lover of the night sky.
The beauty of nature, the tranquility of water, and the silence of night are a balm to my soul. Natural settings evoke a sense of peace in my heart allowing for important mental escapes. It is in nature that I experience my most mindful moments and deepest connections to myself.
During the global pandemic, being in nature with my camera truly became my solace. I began to spend more time outside at night experiencing the magic and awe of the cosmos above. I discovered how the stars and the vastness of the night sky could provide inspiration and perspective for my daily life.
For me, the art of photography is an astonishing way of interacting with life. It nudges me to discover more about the world and myself. It invites me to see more, linger longer, and to be truly awake to the wonders that often remain hidden to those who look at the world with less curiosity.
Photography helps me to savour life intensely and fills me with gratitude for this beautiful earth we call home. I hope my work brings you peace and joy, and inspires you to seek deeper connections with nature and yourself.
I can’t thank you enough
for following my journey here.
Carmen’s biography
Immersed in the scenic location of Sylvan Lake, Canada, Carmen Therriault captures the essence of nature's beauty through her lens.
Carmen’s formal education and background are in teaching elementary school. Her years spent of observing the natural creativity and curiosity of children has influenced her approach to exploring and capturing the natural world. Her experience as a teacher helps her to lead engaging photography workshops with clarity and individualized attention.
Carmen is committed to continually learning and growing as an artist and has had opportunities to study under several well-known Canadian photographers, Lee Nordbye and Monika Deviat. Their teachings have helped her to elevate her art and to develop her own voice and style in the field of photography.
She has had numerous pieces of her work exhibited in galleries in Red Deer, Alberta and also in Calgary, Alberta as part of the Exposure Photography Festival. Carmen has won several awards for her work including a first place Astrophotography award (Lightchasers Photography Conference) and Runner-up in Wildlife and Landscape (Calgary Stampede, Photographers’ Showcase). This recognition has truly been an honour for Carmen.
Carmen loves to share her knowledge and passion for exploring the outdoors through her articles and images which have been published by Our Canada, and More of Our Canada magazines.
Through her unique perspective and unwavering passion, Carmen Therriault continues to captivate audiences with her evocative landscapes and celestial nightscapes, inviting viewers to see the world with fresh perspectives.
