Portraits
Luis Tovar, a Venezuelan-born musician, plays the drums at SAIT’s photo studio in the Senator Burns Building on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. Tovar has earned a Juno nomination for his outstanding percussion skills. Since moving to Alberta, Canada, in 2007, he has made a name for himself on the Western Canadian music scene and is the leader and creative force behind the area's top salsa band, 'Distrito Salsa.' (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/SAIT)
Reverend Kim Holmes-Younger poses at the Parkdale United Church in Northwest Calgary on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. Reverend Holmes-Younger believes that prayer is a way of connecting ourselves with God, making us more aware of things in our lives, good and bad. “If we all live our lives loving others, more than ourselves, this world would be a way better place than it is now,” said Reverend Holmes-Younger. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/SAIT)
Caius Ward poses for a photograph at the Befus Farm in Lyalta on Monday, July 24, 2023. Harper attends Strathmore High School and plays football with the Strathmore Spartans. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/SAIT)
Luis Hernan Salgado poses for an environmental portrait at the Chinook Winds Firehouse in Airdrie on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Salgado has been a firefighter since 2008, and what he enjoys the most of it is being able to help and make a difference in the community. Being a firefighter allows him to impact people’s lives in a positive way, especially children. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/SAIT)
Gisela Romero, a Mariachi singer, gets ready for a performance at Tropical Retardant, Downtown Calgary, on Friday, March 3, 2023. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez/SAIT)
Melissa Favel poses for a portrait at the basement of Senator Burns building in Calgary on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Melissa is a first-semester student in the culinary arts program at SAIT. Melissa plans to open a food truck with Indigenous food after graduating from SAIT. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/SAIT)
Patricia Viscount poses for an outdoor portrait in her backyard in Lyalta on December 04, 2022. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez/SAIT)
Katherine Galvis poses for an environmental portrait at her home tattoo studio in Northwest Calgary on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Galvis and her family are from Colombia and moved to Canada two years ago. Galvis is a psychologist and tattoo artist who provides tattoo therapy to her clients. She explains that every tattoo has a special meaning for the person, and during her sessions, she can help people by providing psychological therapy. Galvis believes that tattoos can help a person feel proud of their body.
Tim Campbell, owner of Sweet Tooth Candy Company, poses with some of his baked goods at his store in Airdrie on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Campbell and his late wife, Cheryl, started the family business 29 years ago in British Columbia; they moved to Airdrie has been their home for the last 13 years. After Cheryl passed, all six adult-aged children got involved and worked at the bakery. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/SAIT)
The Many Feathers dance group members participate in the National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations in Nose Creek Park in Airdrie on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. It was a day to recognize the long history, heritage, culture and diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples with the Elder's blessings, prayers and stories. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)
A Many Feathers dance group member performs the Men’s Chicken dance during National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations in Nose Creek Park in Airdrie on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. It was a day to recognize the long history, heritage, culture and diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples with Elder's blessings, prayers and stories. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)
Cash Befus poses for a light painting portrait at the Befus farm in Lyalta on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. Befus is 16 years old and loves spending time with his best friends Jacob, Caius and Ethan because they always have a good time no matter what they are doing. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/SAIT)
Chalsdony Gaida poses for a LinkedIn profile picture at SAIT’s photo studio in Calgary on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Gaida taught herself how to crochet and knit and enjoys making colourful scarves as Christmas presents for her family and friends. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/SAIT)
Sandy Ke poses for a portrait picture at SAIT’s parkade on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Ke was born in China and moved to Calgary two years ago to join the photojournalism program at SAIT.(Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/The Press)
Mónica González poses in a western outfit preparing for the Calgary Stampede in Lyalta on Friday, July 7, 2023. This year will be González’s first time participating in the Stampede events. (Photo by Monica Gonzalez Bruch/SAIT)
