Barbara + Darren Wedding - Chippewa Falls

Patrick Chondon July 31, 2023

For one of my recent weddings, I had to travel all the way to Chippewa Falls, which is about 40 minutes outside of Sault Ste. Marie. Even though I must have driven past it many many time over the years, I never even noticed it. This is where Barbara and Darren chose to have the very small an intimate wedding ceremony.

Kathleen + Lucas Wedding - The Centennial Conservatory

Patrick Chondon July 31, 2023

Kathleen and Lucas invited me to capture their wedding ceremony and some photos afterwards at the Thunder Bay Conservatory. Anytime I get to shoot there, it makes me so happy. It’s such a beautiful location. It also helped that Kathleen and Lucas were an equally beautiful couple.

Jake + Abi Family Portraits - Trowbridge Falls

Patrick Chondon July 17, 2023

It was wonderful session with Jake and Abi this evening at Trowbridge Falls. The weather was perfect and everyone had a great time, especially the kids. Of course they were promised ice cream if they behaved, so they had no choice.

Hammarskjold Convocation 2023 - Community Auditorium

Patrick Chondon June 22, 2023

One of my favourite types of events to capture is definitely graduation ceremonies. It’s just so rewarding seeing all the smiling and proud faces of students, teachers and, of course, family.

Helen Pelletier Winter Birch Bark Sgrafitto Etched Floral Heart Design Skirt

Patrick Chondon June 19, 2023

Helen Pelletier once again visited my studio with another simply amazing piece of artwork. This time around it was her winter birch bark sgrafitto etched floral heart design skirt. The amount of work and skill that goes into making something as beautiful as this, is impossible to comprehend. I’m just thankful that she allows me to capture photos of her work.

Thunder Bay Pride Festival 2023

Patrick Chondon June 17, 2023

Here are some highlights from today’s Pride Parade and Festival that took place in Thunder Bay. It was such a great turnout!

Sherbrooke School Powwow

Patrick Chondon June 14, 2023

My wife, who teaches Ojibwe at Sherbrooke School, invited me out to take photos of their Powwow today, I’m so thankful I had the chance to capture it. Check out the highlight below!

Barbara + Darren Engagement Session - Katherine Cove + Agawa Rock

Patrick Chondon June 13, 2023

With Barbara and Darren’s wedding fast approaching next month, they wanted to do an engagement session in the area of their wedding. It just so happens to be around Katherine Cove, which is exactly where we did their session, along with Awaga Rock. Anyone familiar with Thunder Bay, knows that it’s about a 6 hour drive.

2023 Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek Community Powwow

Patrick Chondon June 8, 2023

With summer comes Powwow season, and I was lucky enough to be invited out to Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek Community Powwow the other weekend. There were lots of vendors and so many great dancers that participated in the Powwow. Of course, the crowd attending was just as big which was great to say.

DefSup Gala Art Opening: LU RetroGrad Exhibition, Conflix Grad Films & Rebecca Belmore: Artist Talk

Patrick Chondon May 20, 2023

Last night was the opening of the LU RetroGraduate Exhibition. It allows graduates to gain experience in the planning and presentation of their first show outside their post graduate education, comprised of artwork that the eight HFBA student graduates have created | selected over a four year period of their program, including new works.

FWFN Hide Tanning Camp

Patrick Chondon May 15, 2023

Here are some highlights from the Hide Tanning Camp that recently took place on Fort William First Nation.

Moose Hide Campaign hosted by ONWA

Patrick Chondon May 12, 2023

The Moose Hide Campaign began as a BC-born Indigenous-led grassroots movement to engage men and boys in ending violence towards women and children. It has since grown into a nationwide movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians from local communities, First Nations, governments, schools, colleges/universities, police forces and many other organizations – all committed to taking action to end this violence.