FRANCES IS ONE OF VICTORIA’S most popular photographers. Her portfolio is a diverse collection of work spanning magazine covers, annual reports, editorial features, advertisements and brochures, plus the city’s finest weddings, portraits and events.

Frances Litman has a beautiful studio, plus full on-location facilities. “I’m fully equipped. My clients appreciate having the assurance that I come prepared,” she says.

Whether it’s a business or family portrait, Frances Litman strives for a relaxed and approachable look, while maintaining a keen eye for detail.

At events, Frances prefers to quietly go about her business, drawing no attention to herself, but simply recording the action as it happens. Her photojournalistic eye and sense of timing has earned her the respect of clients and colleagues alike.

Frances was awarded her Masters and Craftsman of Photographic Arts Designations from the Professional Photographers Association of Canada, plus a prestigious Fellowship from the association, as well as an Accolade of Photographic Mastery and an Accolade of Outstanding Photographic Achievement from Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI). She continues to win numerous awards both nationally and internationally.

CHARITIES…Did you know that Frances is an avid supporter of a number of charities, donating not only time but money to such worthwhile causes as: The Land Conservancy, the Sierra Club, Ancient Forest Alliance, Dogwood Initiative, David Suzuki Foundation, the Western Wilderness Committee, Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health, Amnesty International, Doctors Without Borders, Unicef, the CNIB, the Mustard Seed food bank, Ducks Unlimited, the Wild Arc, plus many others.

“I’m a firm believer in sharing and giving back when and where I can and donate a substantial portion of all my sales to charity. I’d love to be a full-time philanthropist, however, in the meantime I donate time, money and resources as regularly as I can and try to encourage and inspire others to do the same,” she says.

Frances not only runs her business with integrity but with careful consideration for the environment.

Dedicated to The Art of Capturing the Moment

Capturing and creating timeless, eye-catching imagery is Frances Litman’s full-time profession and passion…

This Victoria, BC photo artist is well known for her award-winning photography and is truly dedicated to The Art of Capturing the Moment.

Trained to Notice the Details That Others Miss

Frances is one of  only a handful of western Canadian female photographers that has received both Master and Craftsman of Photographic Arts designations (CPA and MPA) and print judging certification from the Professional Photographers Association of Canada (PPOC) and is frequently asked to speak and judge at photography conventions and competitions in Canada, the US, and overseas. In 2008, she received the Order of Fellowship from the Professional Photographers Association of Canada, the highest designation possible.

Frances has also received both an Accolade of Photographic Mastery (APM) and an Accolade of Outstanding Photographic Achievement (AOPA) from Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI). Until recently, Frances was one of the only female Canadian photographers to have been invited to adjudicate at WPPI’s annual photography competition/convention in Las Vegas.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

RECOGNITION 2011:

Judged the 16×20 international photography competition and was invited to give a guest Master class lecture at SWPP @ theSocieties in London, England in January 2011.

Judged at Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) international photography convention at the MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas.

Chosen to be part of the Be the Change campaign by the Land Conservancy of BC (TLC)

Photo/Art Instructor at the prestigious Metchosin Summer School of the Arts (MISSA) at Pearson College of the Pacific.

AWARDS 2011:

Winner of Best Portrait of a Lady and Best Wedding Group Portrait, plus nominated for Photographer of the Year by the Professional Photographers Association of BC.

RECOGNITION 2010:

Judge at international photography convention at MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, with Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) in the Premier and portrait division.

Received 2nd Bar from Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC).

Published in Professional Imagemaker Magazine (Europe) June/July and October/November editions.
Published in The Societies Collection 2010 hardcover book of award-winning imagery.

AWARDS 2010:

SWPP 2010 Press & News Photographer of the Year, UK

RECOGNITION 2009:

Judge at international photography convention at MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, with Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) in the Premier and portrait division.

Judge at Professional Photographers Association of British Columbia (PPABC) annual convention in Richmond, BC.

AWARDS 2009:

International Award of Excellence in Wedding category, WPPI, Las Vegas.

AWARDS 2008:

Order of Fellowship, the highest designation possible from the Professional Photographers Association of Canada (PPOC).

Second place trophy in the prestigious 16×20 awards competition for Commercial/Illustration category presented in Las Vegas by Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI)

RECOGNITION 2008:

Judge at international photography convention at Bally’s & Paris, Las Vegas with Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) in the Engagement & Premier division.

AWARDS 2007:

Best Unclassified Image and Judge’s Choice from Professional Photographers Association of BC (PPABC).

Images chosen for cross country exhibition and PPOC National Loan Collection.

RECOGNITION 2007:

Judge at international photography convention at Bally’s & Paris, Las Vegas with Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) in Wedding Album, Portrait and Premier categories.

RECOGNITION 2006: Judge at international photography convention at Bally’s & Paris, Las Vegas with Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI).

Speaker at the annual convention of the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC) in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Speaker and print show jury chairperson at the annual convention of the Professional Photographers Association of British Columbia (PPABC) in Victoria.

RECOGNITION 2005:

Photo leader/instructor in Italy.

Judge at international photography convention at Bally’s, Las Vegas with WPPI.

Plus, photo tour leader to west coast beaches with Wilson’s Travel.

RECOGNITION 2004:

Masterclass instructor and judge at Bally’s, Las Vegas for the international photographic convention WPPI. As well, upcoming speaker for the Canadian Camera Convention.

FINALIST 2003:

Vancouver Island Business Award of Excellence.

RECOGNITION 2003:

Featured in two new books The Best of Children’s Photography and The Best of Wedding Photography.

AWARDS 2002:

Wedding Album of the Year in Canada, top honour presented by the Professional Photographers Association of Canada.

Best Wedding Album, Top trophy Professional Photographers Association of British Columbia, also Fuji Masterpiece Award for Best Wedding Album.

NOMINATION 2002:

Women of Distinction nominee. Nominated by Daphne Goode of SHAW Cable and Grania Litwin of the Times-Colonist Newspaper.

AWARDS 2001:

Kodak Gallery Award for Best Wedding / Couple Photography in BC;

Master of Photographic Art, Professional Photographers Association of Canada (PPOC)

NOMINATION 2001:

Photographer of the Year, Professional Photographers Association of BC (PPABC)

AWARDS 2000:

Fujifilm Canadian Merit Award (1999 & 2000), FujiFilm (Frances is the only female Canadian photographer to have won these awards!)

RECOGNITION 1999:

Top BC Wedding Photographer (PPABC))

AWARDS 1999:

Kodak Gallery Award for Best Wedding Photojournalism;

Accolade of Outstanding Photographic Achievement, Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI)

AWARD 1997:

Accolade of Photographic Mastery (WPPI)

AWARDS 1990-1997:

Over 25 awards in various professional competitions (PPABC, WPPI & PPOC)