About

Stephen Gilligan

Photographer, Teacher, Explorer                                                                             

April 2021

With the approach that photography is an adventure -- an exploration of place and thought -- Stephen Gilligan explores both the magnificent and the ordinary in time and place. For Stephen, a camera is a vehicle to isolate an idea and create a fragment of an otherwise overwhelming visual experience. The final print, if successful, captures the moment of clarity.

Stephen has kept his passion for the photographic process throughout the tremendous technology developments that have influenced his methodology. Using both analogue and digital techniques, he selects the best path to arrive at his point of intention.  Sometimes, the available technology dictates his path and motive for exploration.

Stephen followed his degree in Life Sciences from McMaster University with studies in commercial photography at Sheridan College, Oakville. He is a former professor in the School of Media, Art and Design at Durham College Oshawa, and currently teaches in the photography program at Georgian College in Barrie. He is the past President of the Toronto Focal Forum.

Stephen shares his passion for the photographic arts leading workshops that appeal to photographers with a variety of interests and skill. His work has been featured in exhibitions in the Greater Toronto Area and Simcoe County.