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Photographer captures the calm of the Fraser River

Serenity. It’s the word Steveston photographer Kerri-Jo Stewart thinks of first when asked to describe the set of images making up an exhibit of her work titled The Fraser which is part of her exploring Steveston series.
Kerri-Jo Stewart
One of the photos (above) from Steveston photographer Kerri-Jo Stewart’s latest show uses time lapse and camera movement to capture unique images of the Steveston waterfront. Photo submitted

Serenity.

It’s the word Steveston photographer Kerri-Jo Stewart thinks of first when asked to describe the set of images making up an exhibit of her work titled The Fraser which is part of her exploring Steveston series.

“It’s the colours and the lines. It just presents a calm and peaceful setting,” said the international award-winner who snapped the pictures during one of her Steveston photographic walk events. “I’ve been living in Steveston for the past four years and have loved it from the very beginning.”

This is Stewart’s first solo show, which runs at the Richmond City Hall Galleria from June 15 – Aug. 31. Viewing hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Stewart used long exposures and intentional camera movement (ICM) to create an impact in the images.

In her project statement for the photos, Stewart wrote, “The long exposure allows more light to get through the lens and brings out colours that exist in the scene but may not be visible with a glance.

“ICM blurs the image as everything in the lens is recorded and here the vertical movement emphasizes the lines along the Fraser River and horizon as seen from Steveston.”

The first images in the series are long exposures taken along the boardwalk and on Steveston pier.

Stewart said the movement images were shot at different times of the day in order to capture the unique lighting periods, as well as movements along the river.

In addition to that show, Stewart has been busy with her camera.

In April, she returned from Turkmenistan in Central Asia, where she is an annual invitee to photograph the country’s Horse Day celebrations.

Held on the last Sunday in April, it features equestrian fairs, exhibitions, dressage and a racing competition.

She’s also up for an international award at the World Photographic Cup, an online competition that she’s been a part of as a nominee the past three years.

The image Stewart has entered is named Surfacing and features a swimmer with the Richmond Kigoos club, who is about to break the surface of the water.