Julie Robichaud-Martin is the Portrait  Photographer of the year in Ontario for 2009. This award was giving to her by the Professional Photographers of Ontario, an association she is proud to be a part of since 1998. The first time she received this award was  in 2001. What an honor to win it again, especially in her home town.  The Annual Banquet was held at the Crown Plaza in Ottawa; an event she had the pleasure of hosting with fellow MC Carole Dodier. She also received a judge award and won 3 class awards for best group ,wedding photojournalistic and figure study portrait. A month later,  at the Professional Photographers of Canada‘s National convention, she was in nomination for the 7th time since 1999 as  Canadian Portrait and Wedding Photographer of the Year. Her dear friend John Beesley won the title, congratulations to him.  She took home two awards for the best group portrait and the best wedding photojournalistic portrait. Her two winning images were also chosen to be a part of the Canadian Loan Collection. 

Take a look  at  her award winning portfolio:

Proud of you Son

Coping with Modern Society

Celebration of Life

Ace of Heart

This month, her images are featured on the   PPOC Blog.    

Here is what they had to say about Julie & Guy 

2009 Best Group Portrait – Julie Robichaud-Martin

October 2nd, 2009

Once again we have a multiple award winner in the Group Portrait and Photojournalistic Wedding categories, Julie Robichaud-Martin. Julie works with her partner, husband Guy in their studio in Ontario. They are both highly respected and award winning photographers and they continue to set the bar high with their stunning work. We are going to feature each winning image separately. To see Julie’s other winning image, check back in 2 weeks or so.