Chantal Levesque Photo

Congratulations to the winner and finalists for the Bruce Hendricks Award 🏆 “This award is named in honour of Bruce Allen Hendricks, who passed away December 8, 2023 at the young age of 53. He is remembered for his dedication to excellence in the field of photography and for generously passing on his knowledge to others. This award will be chosen by the judges from among the top scoring images of the salon. The winning image should honour the hallmark characteristics of Bruce’s excellence in composition, featuring dynamic and innovative lighting and storytelling. This award is a great honour highlighting excellence in photography.” Thank you to our friends at @acdsystems for sponsoring this award! #canadianphotographer #professionalphotographersofcanada #imagecompetition @clevesque

Khalac the 11 year old cancer survivor posing like a rockstar for his new album launch. 😎 In your opinion was this photoshoot in Montreal or Scotland? I just love finding unusual settings for my canine sessions. And I have a few more to show you! #dogphotographer #gothicvibes #wolfdog

Congratulations to the winner and finalists for Best in Class for Animal Portrait. 🏆 “Portraits of domestic or captive animals, or animals in rehabilitation, photographed in a location of the maker’s choosing, i.e., studio, barn, corral, etc., while using a unique perspective to invoke interest and showcase the animal. No animal may be harmed, baited or otherwise compromised in the creation of the photograph. Wild animals in their natural habitat are not allowed in this class.” Huge thanks to @tamronamericas for sponsoring not just the trophy in this class, but also an awesome 28-75mm f2.8 lens for mirrorless for the lucky winner! #professionalphotographersofcanada #canadianphotographer #animalportrait @clevesque

I have to say it is sn amazing feeling when you discover these hidden gens in Montreal that you can use as a backdrop for your photos My favorite color too. 🖤 I love how Louis stands out here. Do you prefer his more serious or goofy expression? #dogphotographer #australianshepherd #thecityismystudio #nikonphotographty

​On a une grande nouvelle à vous annoncer (enfin !) ! 🐾✨ ​Mieux vaut tard que jamais : j'ai été tellement occupée ces derniers temps que j'ai presque oublié de partager cette annonce, même si c'est officiel depuis mars ! Je suis super fière de vous confirmer que mes filles ont été sélectionnées pour faire partie du tout nouveau programme de Muses 2026 de la talentueuse photographe @chantallevesquephoto ! 📸❤️ ​Passer devant l'objectif de Chantal est un immense privilège. J'ai déjà hâte de voir comment elle saura capturer l'essence unique et la petite étincelle de mes belles. ​Restez à l'affût, car l'année 2026 s'annonce remplie de clichés mémorables ! 🐕✨ ​#Muses2026 #chantallevesquephoto #dogmodels #photographiecanine

🤍Some of my favorite shots of my creative groom with Téo the American Hairless Terrier🤍 Photos taken by @clevesque 📸 Temporary Color paste by @opawz 🎨 Thank you @dob_and_hairless_terrier for lending us your beautiful Téo 🤍

« Ghost in the Snow » | Chantal Levesque @clevesque « Shot in an alley during a snowstorm, using available light from the building and an ice light. » Honorable Mention in the Action category Congratulations! The Dog Photography Awards® organizes an annual photography contest that seeks to showcase the most exceptional dog photographs from across the globe.

Fellow Montrealers, I am looking for 3 muses (ambassadogs) for 2026! I want to find 3 badass dogs to create all year long with and to push our artistic boundaries. On the agenda: exploring new places & dramatic and unusual weather + creating iconic images. This is for you if your dog is a rockstar in front of the camera and you’re looking for an extraordinary photo experience. Click the link in bio for all the details and to apply. You have until February 27th to do so. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Can't wait to hear from you! If you have any questions, you can ask away. #dogphotographer #samoyeds #ambassadogs #artisticdogphotography #winterwonderland

Oh my gosh one week until my conference at the Night Photo Summit! Am I excited? Yes of course... I love talking about dogs and photography. Am I nervous? Hell yes, I am way more comfortable behind a camera than in front of it. 😎 During the conference I will be going through some of my favorite night images and talking about the inspiration behind them, how they were shot and some behind the scenes anecdotes. I am curious... is anyone here attending? Fe. 13 to 15. Link to register for the conference in bio. #dogphotographer #nightphotosummit #litbylume #nikonz8 #rockstardogs

Meet the Speakers of Night Photo Summit:⁠ Chantal Levesque is a French Montrealer, cat mom, metalhead and photographer obsessed with capturing the untamed spirit of dogs.⁠ Her past life as a magazine art director and concert photographer wired her to chase energy, grit and attitude—not cookie-cutter smiles. Now she creates bold, cinematic portraits that go beyond “cute” to reveal each dog’s raw power and weirdness. These aren’t traditional pet portraits—they’re badass visual anthems for four-legged legends.⁠ ⁠ We are thrilled to welcome Chantal to Night Photo Summit and he session is called:⁠ Cinematic Night Portraits of Dogs⁠ In this presentation, award-winning dog photographer Chantal Levesque will show how she took two already-difficult genres—night photography and dog portraiture—and combined them into one jaw-dropping discipline.⁠ Pull back the curtain on how to transform an ordinary walk after dark into a scene worthy of a movie poster. You’ll learn how Chantal uses available light, practical tools and simple techniques to shape atmosphere, mood and storytelling, all while making portraits of our best friends.⁠ ⁠ Want to learn more from Chantal and 40+ other speakers?⁠ Join us at Night Photo Summit!⁠ ⁠ 👉 Link in bio - Register now!⁠ ⁠📆 February 13-15, 2026 - Three days of inspiration, education and networking.⁠ 40+ presenters • 45+ hours • Virtual Live Sessions • Rewatch for 1 year ⁠ 🌟Register by January 16 and get your glow-in-the-dark soft summit T-shirt before the Summit!⁠ ⁠ Level up your skills with over 3 full days of night photography education and inspiration for $399.⁠ Online access to all classes for one year after the live event.⁠ ⁠ Thank you to our sponsors for your support and amazing ⁠ giveaways! ⁠ @acratech @bhphoto @bayphotolab @benrousa @calibritecolor @canonusa @chimani @dreamlandsafari ⁠ Focus On Stars⁠ @nightscaperconference @nikonusa @novoflex @progradedigital @reallyrightstuff @redriverpaper ⁠ @sonyalpha @spencerscamera ⁠ @shimodadesign @sigmaphoto ⁠ @zwoastro ⁠

Asking for a friend… Is there a dog that could safely be outside in -20°C for 20-30 minutes? (A Nordic breed? Or maybe one with a coat?) A photoshoot at sunrise on a cold day could be the most amazing thing ever… I’ve seen photos recently in a Facebook group where the sun a blazing fireball and there is a heavy mist covering the ground… I know you think I am a crazy weirdo but again… just asking for a friend (who's initials might e CL 😂). On another, similar topic,… I’ve been playing with the idea of launching an "ambassadog" program this year. Since I do not have the pleasure of sharing my life with a dog I would love to have a few dogs on stand-by for my special projects, creatives and last minute "let's take advantage of this super unusual weather" shoots. I will be sharing the details and how to apply soon! Just thought I’d mention this here in case anyone in Montreal is interested. Photo of Max taken at one of those last minute mind blowing weather conditions. And no worries Max was on a long lead so we pretty much let him explore where he wanted and we basically just followed him around.

🦴Behind the Scenes of Téo the American Hairless Terrier's Skeleton Photoshoot🦴 A little while back, I had the opportunity to collaborate on a really fun creative project with none other than @clevesque ! Together, we paired creative grooming and photography for a Día de los Muertos inspired photoshoot. Here are some of the behind the scenes shots that Chantal took of GCH Xanteo von Santner @dob_and_hairless_terrier and I while he was being painted before the shoot. A huge thank you to Chantal for thinking of me for this project, and to Maggy of Dell' Universo American Hairless Terriers for entrusting me with Téo's transformation. All products used are from @opawz and are 100% safe for use on dogs I can't wait to share the photos of how the official shoot turned out ! #montrealgroomer #americanhairlessterrier #creativegrooming #doggrooming #opawz