Meet Tracy Munson MPA - Moncton’s International Award-Winning Pet Photographer!
Hello, Pet Lover!
My first word was “cat”. Before mama or dada, “cat”. That cat didn’t even like me, and she was still my favourite member of the family.
As a little girl, I never dreamed of getting married and having babies, I fantasized about having a monkey and a koala bear. I didn't have imaginary friends, I had imaginary pets.
My family took mice away from the cat and kept them inside until they were healed and ready for release, so nobody was surprised when I grew up to become a Veterinary Technician. I spent over 25 years working in veterinary clinics and animal shelters, and you can bet I brought my fair share of “work” home with me.
My years of experience in the animal care field have made me uniquely qualified to work with animals who may be timid, reactive, or who have special needs.
Your pet's safety and comfort are my greatest concern. I am committed to using positive reinforcement along with a healthy dose of patience in order to create images that showcase your pet’s personality and capture every beloved detail.
The families I work with are frequently amazed and delighted by the beautiful pet portraits I am able to create by applying a little patience and understanding of animal behaviour.
I understand your pet, and I understand how much they mean to you
Awards, Designations and Accreditations
Master of Photographic Arts (MPA)
Not to brag (well, maybe a little bit), but I’ve worked hard to earn many professional Accreditations, Designations, and Awards. Why bother? Because it makes me constantly strive to be better. Because you deserve the BEST possible images to remember your furry family forever.
I’m also an award-winning Landscape and Wildlife Photographer, you can check out my nature work here.
So far, I have earned 13 professional Accreditations from the Professional Photographers of Canada, in Animals, Animal Portraits, Animal Study, Canine Portraits, Equine Photography, Feline Portraits, Fine Art/Photo Decor, Image Manipulation, Nature, Night Photography, Ornithology/Bird Photography, Pictorial Scenic (Landscape) Photography, and Wildlife Photography. I’m also an Accredited Professional of Animal Imagery (APAI) through Animal Image Makers.
In addition, my work has been published in books, calendars, and magazines like MacLeans and Canadian Geographic, and has been displayed in galleries including the prestigious McMichael Canadian Art Collection.
Proudly serving on the National Board of Directors for Professional Photographers of Canada National since 2021 as the Atlantic Director and Communications Chair, and for PPOC Atlantic Region since 2018, currently as Director and Blog Editor.
The Professional Photographers of Canada National Image Competition judging was this past weekend. Now that scores are official, I can finally share my award-winning images from the Eastern Image Competition back in the fall. The Eastern Competition includes all 4 Atlantic Provinces, Quebec, and Ontario, so it is highly competitive.