Hallway Gallery: Exposure Photography Festival x The Camera Store
February 2 - February 28
Exposure Photography Festival x The Camera Store
cSPACE Marda Loop
All Levels
February 4 – February 28
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
The Exposure Photography Festival is a month-long celebration of photography across Alberta.
As part of The Exposure Festival’s Partner Exhibitions, The Camera Store will transform cSPACE’s four levels of Hallway Galleries with four compelling exhibitions, offering a dynamic and meaningful celebration of photography’s lasting influence.
LEVEL 1: Then & Now 30 Years of Calgary Photography
In celebration of 30 years within Calgary’s photography community, The Camera Store is proud to present a special group exhibition. This milestone exhibition highlights the talent, perspectives, and creative evolution of Calgary’s photographic scene, seen through the lenses of a selection of photographers who have helped shape and support it over the past three decades including, George Webber, Greg Fulmes, Greg Gerla, Jason Stang, Jeff Bright, John Dean, Leah Hennel, Maja Swannie Jacob, Mark Vitaris, Matt and Harry Palmer, Mike Drew, Steve Speer, and, Todd Korol.
The images are presented side by side, creating a visual narrative of time, change, and creative growth. This exhibition is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Sony Canada, with additional support from ABL, the official printing partner of the Exposure Photography Festival.
LEVEL 2: The Camera Store Staff Exhibition
The Camera Store Staff Exhibition brings together the photographic voices of The Camera Store staff who live and breathe photography every day.
This exhibition showcases a diverse range of work, reflecting the varied perspectives, styles, and stories. From intimate personal projects to moments discovered in everyday life, each photograph reveals how technical knowledge and creative curiosity intersect when the camera is a tool for expression.
The Camera Store Staff Artists Featured: Ammar Khan, (AJ) Amair Javaid, Annabeth Trondsen, Dave Paul, Erfan Karimi, Evelyn Drake, Kai Niccolls, May Shi, Peter Gold, Ron Bubnich, Nicole Parker, Ethan Yawney, and Yuqi Li.
LEVEL 3: My life through the lens – Julian Ferreira Exhibition
Julian Ferreira, known in the photographic community for being a passionate advocate of the philosophy “always have a camera with you.” Guided by this belief, he continually observes and photographs the world around him, creating images as he moves through his Southern Alberta prairie home. From quiet, expansive landscapes to subtle moments of light and form, his work is shaped by an ongoing dialogue between place, presence, and perception.
Working primarily as a fine art black-and-white photographer and co-owner of The Camera Store, Ferreira’s exhibition presents a selection of his most recent work. These photographs offer viewers an intimate glimpse into the way he sees, thoughtful, deliberate, and deeply connected to the land he calls home, inviting them to slow down and engage with the subtle beauty found in everyday surroundings.
LEVEL 4: Brian Henson Memorial Exhibition
Brian Henson was a highly regarded fine art photographer based in Calgary, known for his dedication to traditional photographic processes and his striking hand-printed black-and-white work. He was also a longtime friend of The Camera Store and a valued presence within Calgary’s photographic community. Brian passed away in 2022, leaving behind a meaningful and enduring legacy of meticulously crafted, hand-printed and framed photographs that reflect both his artistic vision and his commitment to the medium.
In accordance with the wishes of his estate, Brian’s work will be offered for sale, with all proceeds donated to the RESET Society of Calgary. RESET provides a comprehensive and compassionate system of support services in Alberta, specifically designed to assist women who are survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Through this initiative, Brian’s art continues to make a lasting impact, honouring his legacy while supporting an organization dedicated to healing, empowerment, and positive change.
