Edward Burtynsky

Personal timeline

His father was Ukrainian.

Edward has 2 daughters named Meagan and Katya.

He was a Photographer

Edward was born on February 22, 1955. He was born in St. Catharines, Ontario.

Edward got his education from Toronto Metropolitan University and Niagara College.

Journey

Edward's parents are Peter Burtynsky and Mary Burtynsky.

He started photography at 11 years.

He founded Toronto Image Works in 1986.

Work

Edward Burtynsky is a photographer.

His work usually sells for 189 USD to 100,000 USD.

Where His industrial landscapes are least successful, his work conveys beauty and immensity without being intellectually engaging.

He founded and directs for Toronto Image Works.

Inspirations

He was influenced by Ansel Adams, Edward Weston and Carleton Watkins.

Major
accomplishments

In 2018, he was named Photo London's master of Photography and the Mosaic Institute's Peace Patron.

In 2019, Edward was the recipient of the Arts & Letters Award at the Canadian association of New York's annual Maple Leaf Ball.

In 2019, he received Lucie Award for Achievement in Documentary Photography.