Drowster
- Camera and Electrical Department
-Documentary photographer based in Montreal (Canada), Drowster is guided by his calling to document history, whether through revolutions (Lebanon, 2019-2020), wars (Iraq, 2017), cultural events (Half Moon Run at Festival d'été de Québec, 2022) or notable institutions (NASA).
Having visited more than 45 countries before his thirties, including some off the beaten path like North Korea, Iran and Bangladesh, he quickly realized that hatred takes root in ignorance. By picturing humans from all corners of the globe, he hopes to bring them closer together by showing their humanity. According to him, photography has the incredible power to develop empathy and thus create a more understanding, respectful and loving world. His travels inspire him to photograph themes that are dear to him: work and the fight against Islamophobia.
The COVID-19 pandemic combined with a growing climate vocation force Drowster to turn to his native Quebec to tell the stories of its people and territory. Tourism Quebec chose him to become a Bonjour Québec Ambassador in 2023.
In 2021, he published his first book "Travailleurs" (Workers) at Éditions Cardinal, in which he presents a series of portraits of workers taken in 19 countries over a five-year journey. In 2022, he published "Saisons de Montréal" (Seasons of Montreal), a tribute to his hometown and the seasons that constantly transform it.
In addition to his humanitarian photography, Drowster signs all kinds of commercial campaigns in Canada, the United States and Europe with his unique documentary approach. He has collaborated with Red Bull, The North Face, UNESCO, Fonds FTQ, Samsung, Universal Music, OXFAM, France.fr and Infiniti, among others. He is also published in Vogue, The Guardian, Vice, Beside, Urbania, HuffPost and others.
Having visited more than 45 countries before his thirties, including some off the beaten path like North Korea, Iran and Bangladesh, he quickly realized that hatred takes root in ignorance. By picturing humans from all corners of the globe, he hopes to bring them closer together by showing their humanity. According to him, photography has the incredible power to develop empathy and thus create a more understanding, respectful and loving world. His travels inspire him to photograph themes that are dear to him: work and the fight against Islamophobia.
The COVID-19 pandemic combined with a growing climate vocation force Drowster to turn to his native Quebec to tell the stories of its people and territory. Tourism Quebec chose him to become a Bonjour Québec Ambassador in 2023.
In 2021, he published his first book "Travailleurs" (Workers) at Éditions Cardinal, in which he presents a series of portraits of workers taken in 19 countries over a five-year journey. In 2022, he published "Saisons de Montréal" (Seasons of Montreal), a tribute to his hometown and the seasons that constantly transform it.
In addition to his humanitarian photography, Drowster signs all kinds of commercial campaigns in Canada, the United States and Europe with his unique documentary approach. He has collaborated with Red Bull, The North Face, UNESCO, Fonds FTQ, Samsung, Universal Music, OXFAM, France.fr and Infiniti, among others. He is also published in Vogue, The Guardian, Vice, Beside, Urbania, HuffPost and others.