Biography
Jonathan Sau’s fine art photography covers natural and urban landscape, floral, close-up and still-life. His work has won awards at national photography competitions, and has been accepted for exhibition at international photography salon, local photographic art events, and juried art shows.
Jonathan Sau is a Canadian Association for Photographic Art (CAPA) certified judge.
“I take lots of photographs. Some images capture beauty, others tell stories. Some convey moods, a few make you think. And sometimes, it’s all of the above. Photography encourages me to study my environment and portray it in different ways – find the image among clutter, take a different perspective, and experiment with creative techniques. It can be hard work, but also hugely rewarding – when a photograph turns out just the way I want it, and show my audience the world through my lens.”
Awards and Exhibition Acceptances
- “Halloween Pennant Dragonfly“, “Gold Finch Pair“, “Female Eastern Bluebird“, and “American White Pelican Taking Off“, Honourable Mention, 2020 CAPA Nature Competition, November 2020
- “Halloween Pennant Dragonfly“, 3rd Merit Award (Insects category), 2020 CAPA Nature Competition, November 2020
- “Icy Vortex“, 2nd place, Photography, Film and Digital category, Overzealous Fine Art Exhibition 2020.
- “Dahlia Pink“, “A Typical Day for the Street Musician“, “Road to Anza Borrego“, and “Winter Storm“, Honourable Mention, 2020 CAPA Fine Art Competition, November 2019.
- “Lunar Eclipse, Toronto“, accepted at the 125th Toronto International Salon of Photography, November 2019.
- “A Typical Day for the Street Musician” and “The City That Never Sleeps”, accepted for exhibition, Beaux-Arts Brampton Gallery / Scotiabank Contact Festival of Photography, 2019.
- “Rouge“, accepted at the 125th Toronto International Salon of Photography, November 2018.
- “Soaring“, Honourable Mention, 2018 CAPA Annual Photo Challenge, June 2018.
- “Tulip in Red #2“, “Nature’s Elegance“, Spanish Bluebells“, and “Echinacea Close-up #3“, Honourable Mention, 2018 CAPA Close-up / Macro Competition, April 2018.
- “Soaring” and “Canola in Full Bloom“, accepted for exhibition, Open Juried Photography Show 2018, Beaux-Arts Brampton Gallery / Scotiabank Contact Festival of Photography.
- “Sunlit Columbine #1“, accepted at the 124th Toronto International Salon of Photography, November 2017.
- “Tiffany Creek” and “Moonrise into the Autumn Sky“, accepted for exhibition, Open Juried Wildlife, Nature & Indigenous Art Show 2017, Beaux-Arts Brampton Gallery.
- “Voice of the Violin” and “Blue in the City“, accepted for exhibition, Open Juried Photography Show 2017, Beaux-Arts Brampton Gallery / Scotiabank Contact Festival of Photography.
- “Moonrise into the Autumn Sky“, accepted for exhibition, 3rd Flash Waterloo Region Contemporary Photographic Art event, January 2017.
- “Apple Tree in Winter“, accepted at the 123rd Toronto International Salon of Photography, November 2016.
- “Apple Tree in Winter“, Honourable Mention, 2016 CAPA Annual Digital Competition, October 2016.
- “Chocolate Lilies #1“, Special Botany Award, CAPA Nature Competition.