Meet Tracy Munson MPA - Moncton’s International Award-Winning Pet Photographer!
My Family
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.
Nobody was surprised when I grew up to become a Veterinary Technician. I spent over 25 years nurturing the human-animal bond in veterinary clinics and animal shelters, and you can bet I brought my fair share of four-legged “work” home with me.
Those years of experience in the animal care field have made me uniquely qualified to work with animals who may be timid, reactive, or have special needs. I am committed to using positive reinforcement and heaps of patience to create a fun session experience for your pets, resulting in images that showcase their true personalities and capture every beloved detail.
The families I work with are frequently amazed and delighted by the beautiful pet portraits I create with 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.
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.