35th Annual Photo Salon & Photo Show 2026
The West Kootenay Camera Club (WKCC) hosted its 35th annual Photo Show from June 4 to June 13th, 2026 at the Kootenay Gallery of Art. The exhibition followed the club’s long running Photo Salon print competition. The print competition was open to photographers of all skill levels across the region.
Thank you to all the participants, sponsors, and supporters for making another year of the annual photo salon and show a success.
We look forward to your continuing participation and support in 2027.
Left (top): Carl Sayers' Photo Salon 2026 grand winning photo. Right (bottom): Recipient of Loonie Prize. Loonie Prize photo by Ellen Vallie. Photo credits: Mary Avery.
Photo Salon 2026 Awards
Photo Credit: Mary Avery
Unless noted on the image, photo Salon 2026 Awards photos by Jeff Belza
The Photo Show Exhibition
Photo by Ellen Vallie
Photo by Ellen Vallie
Photo by Ellen Vallie
Photo Show exhibition display by Jeff Belza
Loonie Prize Winner
Counting the votes for People Choice award
Photos by Jeff Belza
Club President and Vice President presenting a donation to Kootenay Gallery of Arts.
Photos by Ellen Vallie
Bouquet of Flowers presented by current President Dan Salekin to current Vice President Mary Avery for her work dedication towards the salon and exhibition.
Photo Judging Session
Club volunteers are busy helping out while the judges are busy at work selecting the winners at the Photo Salon 2026 photo judging day. The club's current president, Mary, presenting gifts to our volunteer judges Jim, Ashley, and Michael as token of appreciation at the end of the session.
Photos by Len Vallie
Silverfern Framing, a local business in Trail, BC, sponsored our Photo Show 2026. Thank you Jan and Brian for support!
Photo credit: Mary Avery ►
Supporter
Supporter
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Kootenay Gallery of Art