Faculty & Staff
The Photography Program has five Faculty members and two Technicians all with backgrounds in the Photography Industry.
Tracy Byers Reid
Coordinator / Professor
Tracy is a full-time Professor and Coordinator in the Photography: Content Creation Program at Algonquin College. A graduate of Humber College’s Creative Photography Program, Tracy holds a Master of Education from Ontario Tech University and a Bachelor of Applied Arts from Toronto Metropolitan University – School of Image Arts. A firm believer in lifelong learning, Tracy is pursuing a Doctor of Education in Learning Science at the University of Calgary.
While she has photographed a wide variety of projects, for 11 years she was on staff as a hardline and off figure photographer at PiMedia, a commercial and catalogue studio in Toronto. Prior to joining Algonquin’s Photography Program, Tracy was a part-time faculty member at Durham College where she taught in a variety of programs.
She is a member of CAPIC (Canadian Association Of Professional Image Creators) and CSSE (Canadian Society for the Study of Education).
CONTACT
e: byersrt@algonquincollege.com
WORK
insta:
@tracybyersreid
linkedin:
@tracybyersreid
researchgate:
@tracybyersreid
Trevor Pearson
Professor
Trevor is a Full Time Professor in the Photography Program. He is a graduate of the Algonquin Photography Program and also has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Hertfordshire.
Since graduation, Trevor has worked alongside industry leading professionals. He has a sharp eye for detail and a thorough understanding of the latest techniques in digital image manipulation and multimedia design. Trevor brings practical, hands on experience to classroom.
He is a member of CAPIC (Canadian Association of Professional Image Creators).
CONTACT
e:
pearsot@algonquincollege.com
WORK
w:
trevortpearson.com
insta:
@trevortpearson
linkedin:
@trevorpearson
Dan McGuire
Full Time ER Technician
Dan is a technician here at the Photography Program and has been an avid photographer since his start at Algonquin in 2008. Dan has spent the last 15 years photographing weddings, events, and fine cuisine, and just about everything under the sun. Holding a particular interest for nature and the environment, he is often found getting lost with a backpack of gear; waiting for the opportunity to turn stunning, beautiful moments into crisp and captivating mementos.
When not on a hike or under the stars with his gear, you can find him here; at the Equipment Room! With strong technical knowledge and a friendly smile, Dan often jumps at the opportunity to discuss current tech, equipment, and all things photography.
CONTACT
e:
mcguird2@algonquincollege.com
Denine Wrixon
Professor Emeritus
Denine started freelancing in 1994 and graduated from Algonquin College in 1996.
Her photography career covers many aspects of the industry, from live concert photography and professional sports, to portrait and wedding coverage, with a specialty in portraiture. She has been a member of the Professional Photographers of Ontario (PPO) since 1995. Denine is also a member of CAPIC.
Michael Bowie
Professor Emeritus
Michael Bowie graduated from the Algonquin Photography Program in 1978. Since graduation, he has been working as a commercial photographer, and operating a custom photographic printing business. In 1983, he incorporated Lux Photo, and has been providing clients, galleries and museums with traditional and digital photographic services.
Michael taught part-time at Algonquin since 1979 and full-time since 2008, he retired in 2019. We miss you Bobo!!