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Stéphane Vaillancourt

Event and alternative portrait photographer in Laval, Montreal, North Shore and South Shore.

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Welcoming Word

Welcoming Word

Welcome! This site is aimed at being a portfolio composed of images I shot during previous contracts, over the last few years. You will find some event photography, cosplay portraiture, as well as alternative-style portraiture (BDSM, boudoir, gothic or other). All pictures are recent and the ...

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Capturing the moment

Capturing the moment

Event photography is about being able to capture the moment: the energy unleashed by the artists that moves their audience, as well as the ambiance emerging from the decor, lighting, and staging. It is comparable to sports photography, where events unfold in the blink of an eye, and not necessarily ...

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Creating a Scene

Creating a Scene

A successful portrait is more than just a picture of an interesting subject in a nice environment. It is all about staging. What is your subject doing? What emotion are they exhibiting? Is lighting providing the joyful, dramatic, sexy, or mysterious mood you want to convey? I take the time to ...

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Sharing the passion

Sharing the passion

Cosplay has become increasingly popular in the last decade. Not only in Montreal, but around the world. People spend more time (and money!) than ever before, designing their costumes, accessories, and makeup. When I photograph someone embodying their favorite character, I am trying to pay ...

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