The Zoom Photo Festival will once again be the must-see event this fall in Saguenay!
The 16th edition will take place from October 8 to November 2, 2025. This flagship event remains the only festival in Canada entirely dedicated to photojournalism.

The organization has prepared a stunning lineup of exhibitions! The work of about twenty photojournalists will be featured. They’ve traveled the globe to capture the powerful images that will be on display.

This year’s connecting theme is NEW FRONTIERS — whether created, altered, or erased in the turbulence of our radical times.

The Festival extends its heartfelt thanks to all the photojournalists who submitted their work for this edition. It’s thanks to you that the event exists and continues to renew its relevance year after year!

Here is the list of photographers:

Adil Boukind – Canada (Quebec)
Alejandro Cegarra – Venezuela
Alexis Pichot – France
Arthur Mercier – France
César Dezfuli – Spain
Emeline Sauser – France
Federico Estol – Uruguay
Jen Osborne – Canada
Lorraine Turci – Uruguay
Louie Palu – Canada
Marie-France Coallier – Canada (Quebec) 
Martin Tremblay – Canada (Quebec) 
Maurizio Di Pietro – Italy
Oliver Farshi – Great Britain
Paul Lemaire – France 
Tadashi Ono – Japan

Join us from October 8 to November 2 in Saguenay!

For a second consecutive year, the Saguenay Zoom Photo Festival is offering its famous ZOOM LOTTO! The 2025 edition of this 50/50 draw will launch on SUNDAY, JUNE 1 at NOON. Tickets will be available for purchase online at the following link:
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/lotto-zoom
The draw is conducted in collaboration with the Canadian company Rafflebox.

The money raised will support the festival’s mission, the only event of its kind dedicated to photojournalism across Canada. Participants will be able to help photographers create their documentaries, support photographic creativity, enhance the festival’s academic training, and ensure free access to the exhibitions.

The final draw will take place on November 2nd at 6:30 p.m. at La Pulperie de Chicoutimi/Regional Museum. One winner will receive half of the funds raised by then.

Photographers of all nationalities or simply photography enthusiasts, we are counting on your generosity to help grow the Zoom Photo Festival! The 16th edition of the event will be held next October in Saguenay.

Thank you for sharing the information and supporting the organization!

Michel Tremblay
Executive and Artistic Director

For its 2025 edition, the ZOOM Photo Festival is launching a call for presentation of photographic reports on the theme of New Frontiers.

A place for sharing and exchange between the Quebec public, the media and photographers from all around the world, ZOOM organizes these meetings around twenty exhibitions brought together on the theme of multiple new borders created, modified or eliminated in the tumult of our radical era.

This call for proposals is limitless in its physical, conceptual or symbolic territories, and is driven by our certainty that in the cognitive cacophony, into which the dominant media discourses plunge us, photojournalism is invested with a primordial responsibility: that of an authentic testimony, seen, felt and affirmed as a means of knowledge and intelligence in the world.

APPLICATIONS SUBMISSION 
Applications are free and open to all international professional photographers, with no age limit.

Eligibility Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of the subject to the theme “New Frontiers”;
• Visual and technical quality of the photographs;
• Narrative strength of the reportage;
• Originality and personal approach to the subject;

Application Form Content

• A selection of 20 to 30 photographs (each between 10 and 50 MB, 300 dpi), in JPEG format;
• Each photo must include IPTC metadata captions;
• Each photography must be named as follows: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_PHOTO NUMBER (e.g., TREMBLAY_JEAN_01), following the narrative order of the reportage / documentary;
• A text introducing the photographic series (maximum 500 words, PDF format, in French or English);
• A biography of the photographer (maximum 150 words, PDF format, in French or English);
• All files must be placed in a folder named as follows: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_COUNTRY OF ORIGIN (e.g., DOE_JOHN_CANADA)

Deadline for submission
Participants must upload their application file to the festival’s online platform at the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/CQhouFMdVuhISQNWTAoh

• Deadline for submission: March 30, 2025, at 11 PM UTC−4.
• Please ensure compliance with file size and caption requirements, submission formats, and word limits.

Jury
The jury is composed of:

• Olivier Laban-Mattei / Documentary photographer and director, member of the MYOP agency.
• Xavier Soule / CEO Agence VU’
• Justin Mignot, Festival Artistic Director.
• Christiane Gagnon / Author and graduate in art history, regional studies, holder of a PhD in planning and a postdoctorate. 
• Marie Borgia / Artistic Projects Producer, Images Producer 
• Valérian Mazataud / Montreal-based documentary photographer
• Michel Tremblay / Co-founder and president of Groupe Photo Média International Inc., founder and CEO of Zoom Photo Festival, photographer.

Obligations

• Participants declare on their honor that they are the authors of the photographs they submit to the jury;
• They guarantee that they hold the rights to these photographs and release the festival from any claims from third parties;
• Artificial intelligence (AI) generated images are strictly prohibited. Photographers certify that their submitted work has not been created or altered using generative AI;
• Post-production editing must comply with the ethical guidelines of documentary photography: basic adjustments such as cropping, slight color correction, and contrast modifications are allowed. Adding or removing elements from the image (except by cropping) is strictly forbidden;
• Photographers grant the festival the right to use their name and submitted materials for the following purposes: Festival communication, Exhibition of the selected prints, projection on a screen in Chicoutimi;
• For its communication, the festival reserves the right to extract passages and quotes from the texts presented, without altering their content;
• Participants agree to deliver three royalty-free photos for the press, for articles related to the Zoom Photo Festival promotional period. These three photos will be chosen by their authors;

Professional Week
Exhibiting photographers are invited to attend the festival’s professional week (early October 2025) and are expected to participate at:

• The festival’s inauguration;
• A guided tour of their exhibition;
• Roundtable discussions and public exchanges;
• Meetings with the press;
• Workshops with student groups;

Expenses Support During the Professional Week
The festival will cover the following expenses for exhibiting photographers:

• Transports (plane, car, train) up to 1,000 CAD (Canadian dollars);
• Accommodation (hotel room in Chicoutimi);
• A daily stipend of 60 CAD (subjected to confirmation);
• Transportation from Quebec Airport to Chicoutimi, will be subjected to shuttle availability;

NB

• All visa-related fees remain to be the responsibility of the photographer. Any additional government-required document fees are also the responsibility of the photographer
• Photographers are responsible for their own transportation cost to and from the departure or arrival airport

Exhibition prints (up to 15) are fully covered by the festival and will be produced in our lab in conformity with the festival’s technical and quality standards.

It’s time to bring you the full line-up for Pro Week!
Lots of activities to admire, think about, discuss… Enjoy! Many events are open to everyone, while others require a festival passport.

From October 9 to November 3, the Zoom Photo Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary! The event has become a must-attend autumn event in Saguenay. It remains the only festival dedicated to photojournalism in Canada. 

The work of over twenty photojournalists will be showcased over the four weeks. Renowned Canadian photojournalist Adrienne Surprenant had the honor of choosing the theme that guided the selection of these exhibitions : independence. 

Here is the list of photographers : 

Arlette Bashizi – RDC ( @arty_bashizi )
Sarah Blesener – ÉTATS-UNIS ( @sarahblesener )
Ferhat Bouda – ALGÉRIE ( @ferhat_bouda )
Aline Deschamps – FRANCE ( @alinedeloscampos )
Bastien Doudaine – FRANCE ( @bastiendoudaine )
Mahé Elipe – FRANCE ( @_mahelipe_ )
Pat Kane – CANADA ( @patkanephoto )
Stacy Kranitz – ÉTATS-UNIS ( @stacykranitz )
Bénédicte Kurzen – FRANCE ( @benedicte_kurzen )
Olivier Laban-Mattei – FRANCE ( @labanmattei )
Mathieu Langevin – CANADA ( @mathieulangevinphotographie )
Frédéric Noy – FRANCE ( @fredericnoy )
Renaud Philippe – CANADA ( @renaudphilippe )
Ed Ram – GRANDE-BRETAGNE ( @edr4m )
Greta Rico – MEXIQUE ( @gretarico )
Gaia Squarci – ITALIE ( @gaiasquarci )
Victor Zea – PÉROU ( @victorz3a )

A sensitive, universal theme

The theme of our 15th edition, independence, refers to a quest for recognition and mastery of an identity, a way of life, values or beliefs. It calls for the expression of both individuals and entire communities. 

Exceptional photo essays from around the world document these places of autonomy and demand, whether related to culture, the body, language, territory or freedom of expression.

Guest curator Adrienne Surprenant defines her proposed theme as follows: “It’s a subject that touches us all. It’s about enjoying autonomy from someone or something. Sometimes, it’s a broken hope. It’s a breath of fresh air that makes us want to fight, create and build.  

Come and discover these struggles on every continent at the 15th Zoom Photo Festival Saguenay!

From October 9 to November 3, the Zoom Photo Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary!
The event has become a must-attend autumn event in Saguenay. It remains the only festival dedicated to photojournalism in Canada. 

The work of over twenty photojournalists will be showcased over the four weeks. 

A sensitive, universal theme

Renowned Canadian photojournalist Adrienne Surprenant had the honor of choosing the theme that guided the selection of these exhibitions: independence. 

Independence is a quest for recognition and mastery of an identity, a way of life, values or beliefs. It calls for the expression of both individuals and entire communities. 

Exceptional photo essays from around the world document these places of autonomy and demand, whether related to culture, the body, language, territory or freedom of expression.

Guest curator Adrienne Surprenant defines her proposed theme as follows: “It’s a subject that touches us all. It’s about enjoying autonomy from someone or something. Sometimes, it’s a broken hope. It’s a breath of fresh air that makes us want to fight, create and build.  

Come and discover these struggles on every continent at the 15th Zoom Photo Festival Saguenay!

It’s official : the 15th Zoom Photo Festival will be held from October 9 to November 3! Join us to admire the work of the best photojournalists in the world! The team is preparing an incredible anniversary edition. Don’t miss this event!

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Photographers from the four corners of the globe will converge on Saguenay this fall for
the 14th edition of the Zoom Photo Festival. Their unique and captivating documentary work will once again allow the public to discover exhibitions of international caliber.  

The organization has carefully selected the exhibitors who will be in the spotlight from October 4 to 29. The theme of this 2023 edition is The living in all its states. The photographs will highlight all-round changes, including those related to climate, biodiversity and human populations.

ADRIENNE SURPRENANT – QUEBEC
ALEXIS AUBIN – QUEBEC
ANDREA OLGA MANTOVANI – POLOGNA
AVIJIT GHOSH – INDIA
COREY ARNOLD – ÉTATS-UNIS
FAUSTO PODAVINI – ITALY
FILIPPO FERRARO – ITALY
FRANCISCO PRONER – BRAZIL
KARL MANCINI – ITALY
LAURA PALOMA – ITALY
LAURENCE BUTET ROCH – CANADA
M’HAMMED KILITO – MAROC
MANUELA FEDERL – ALLEMAGNE
MATHIAS DEPARDON – FRANCE
MAYLIS ROLAND – FRANCE
MICHEL GROLEAU – QUEBEC
NATALYA SAPRUNOVA – RUSSIE
RENAUD PHILIPPE – QUEBEC
SADAK SOUICI – FRANCE
STÉPHANIE FODEN – CANADA

A theme that affects the whole planet
It’s commonplace to say that biodiversity is on the brink of the sixth extinction, that oceans,
forests and soils are under threat. Every day, the conditions of habitability are shrinking. The living world – including the mineral, plant, animal and human worlds – has reached a breaking point,
with domino consequences that could well spiral out of control..

We may have the power to destroy ecosystems and their living beings, but we depend on them to eat, heal, marvel and learn…

The living world in all its states, is about (re)discovering all its forms, its intrinsic values,
its torments and its beauties.

The living world in all its states means equitable cohabitation with other living things,
a transformation of modes of domination and exploitation.

The living world in all its states means complex exchanges between all living beings,
their environments and their communities. 

The living world in all its states is the human being confronted with current social, economic
and political issues, such as climate change, the migration of peoples and the relationship between indigenous peoples and Mother Earth.

Photography’s contribution to this collective reflection on the living is undeniable.
We look forward to seeing you all in Saguenay for the 14th edition of the Zoom Photo Festival.

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THE LIVING IN ALL ITS FORMS

It is commonplace to say that biodiversity is close to the sixth extinction, that the oceans, forests and soils are threatened! Every day, living conditions are getting worse! So that the living – associating the mineral, vegetable, animal and human world – has reached a breaking point whose domino consequences risk being uncontrollable.

Humans certainly have the power to destroy ecosystems and their living beings, but they depend on them to eat, heal, marvel, learn…

The living in all its forms is to (re)know them, its intrinsic values, its pangs and its beauties.

The living in all its forms are relations of equitable cohabitation with other living beings, a transformation of modes of domination and exploitation.

The living in all its forms are complex exchanges between all living beings, their environments and their communities.

The living in all its forms is the human face of current social, economic and political issues including climate change, the migration of peoples, the relationship of indigenous peoples with “Mother Earth”…  (Christiane Gagnon, 2023)

The contribution of photography to this collective reflection on the living is undeniable.

Be part of this special moment that will allow you to put images on the outcome of an essential global and territorial change.

It is now time to send us your photo reports for the 14th edition of Zoom Photo Festival. You have until March 5, 2023 midnight (Quebec time) to send us your files. Your file:

– 15 numbered photographs in the desired order of publication.

– A word/txt document. which must contain the following information:
Your contact information: Last name, first name, full address, country, email and phone.
Facebook and Instagram loginA short biography (in French or English) 75 words.
A short description of your project (in French or English) 150 words.
The 15 captions of your images (in French or English).

Here is the link to submit your file:
https://www.dropbox.com/request/Zn1mvJMwR297rSqBvGSN

Thank you all for contributing through your photographic documentaries to the festival’s success

This training will take place over two days, on October 7 and 8. It will take advantage of the synergy of the festival. The presence of international photojournalists at Zoom Photo Festival creates an environment conducive to knowledge sharing and professional networking.

The goal of the training is to introduce students to documentary photography by offering workshops, conferences and meetings with professionals in the field of image: photojournalists, director of photography, editor, agency owner and other stakeholders in the field.

 The topics covered during the two days of training will be :

• Visual Storytelling: telling a story in images
• Field organization and daily logistics
• Promoting and selling your work and networking
• How to find a subject/story and how to prepare for it
• Private lectures on the background and work of some of the Quebec and international photographers exhibited during the festival
  

Exclusive to students: Portfolio Review dinner with masterclass teachers and surprise guests from among the festival photographers.

The fee is $150 for the 2 days, including the two dinners.
Lodging is at the Collège de Chicoutimi.
$15 per night (bring your sleeping bag).

Hello everyone

It is with great pleasure that we present you the photographers selected for Zoom Photo Festival 2022. We are waiting for you all in Saguenay for the 13th edition of zoom.

NICOLO FILIPPO ROSSO / ITALY
MURAT YAZAR / KURDISTAN
LYS ARANGO / SPAIN
MARIE MAGNIN / FRANCE
DANIEL MOREL / HAITI
SEBASTIAN GIL MIRANDA / ARGENTINA
ALEX JACOB-BLUM / CANADA
CHRIS DONOVAN / CANADA
ARIANNE CLÉMENT / QUEBEC
ANDRÉ BOUCHER / QUEBEC
JULES GAUTHIER / QUEBEC
PATRICK WOODBURY / QUEBEC
SIMON SÉGUIN-BERTRAND / QUEBEC
ÉTIENNE RANGER / QUEBEC
MARTIN ROY / QUEBEC CITY

TOWNTAINERS / STREET SCENE SERIES
MAX LAMPRON / QUEBEC CITY
JOSEPH ROBY / QUEBEC CITY
CHARLES FRÉDÉRICK OUELLET / QUEBEC CITY
CHANY LAGEUX / QUEBEC CITY
FOG.Y / QUEBEC

Thank you

Call for Applications Zoom Photo Festival 2022

October 06 to October 30, 2022

Zoom Photo Festival is looking for photographic documentaries projects for its 13th edition which will take place in Saguenay, Quebec from October 06 to October 30.

This international call for applications is open to professional photographers of all nationalities as well as and Canadians. The selected projects are works of photography from social issus.

To participate, please send us your application via Dropbox.

https://www.dropbox.com/request/Hmy7KoInG5ieP0XWjJMq

15 photos

• 1200 pixels in width or height

• IPTC for each photo: Photographer’s name, date, location and caption
• Maximum of 15 photos, numbered in the desired order of publication.

Word/txt document. Must contain the following information:

• Your contact information: Last name, first name, full address, country, email and phone
• Facebook and Instagram login
• A short biography (in French or English) 75 words
• A short description of your project (in French or English) 150 words
• 15 captions of your images (in French or English)

Send your application before March 28, 2022 midnight Quebec time.

• Name of the file Last name_Name (ex. Tremblay_Michel )
• 15 pictures
• A word/txt file.
• Dropbox address:

https://www.dropbox.com/request/Hmy7KoInG5ieP0XWjJMq

We are pleased to announce the selection for the twelfth edition of Zoom Photo Festival Saguenay and the winner of the Human Nature 2021 contest, Nicola “Ókin” Frioli for his project: “Piatsaw”.

Further announcements will follow soon.

Alicia Petrashova / Russie

Pablo Parra / Espagne

Argus Paul Estabrook / Korean-American

Fabrice Dimier / France

Frédéric Noy / France

Andrej Ivanov / Canada

Jacques Graf / France

Luis Tato / Espagne

Émilienne Malfatto / France

Nicola “Ókin” Frioli / Italie

Roger Lemoyne / Canada

Francois Silvestre de Sacy / Français

Jérémy Lempin / France

Francesca Magnani / USA

Mohammad Fahim Ahamed Riyad / Dhaka –Bangladesh

Martin Tremblay / Canada

Nicolas Lévesque  / Canada

Charles Frédéric Ouellet  / Canada

Nigel Dickenson / Royaume Uni

François Viel  / Canada

Groupe Photo Média International invite you to participate in the twelve edition of the photojournalism contest “Human nature”. The contest is part of the Zoom Photo Festival Saguenay.

« The theme, Human nature, proposes a look at the way Man, in the largest sense of the word, can be influenced by his environment, that is to say by the conditions, both natural and cultural, that make up the frame of his life and that are susceptible to have an impact on him. » explains Michel Tremblay, director of the festival.

The winning photos, which are chosen by a jury, will be exhibited during the Zoom Photo Festival Saguenay from October 6 to October 24, 2021. They will also be presented at the Maison du développement durable in Montreal.

Participants must submit their photojournalism entry, which should include a minimum of 15 photos, before June 21 th, 2021 at midnight.

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