Dee Potter Photography

08/19/2026

World Photography Day feels like the right moment to begin sharing my adventures in Türkiye.

Three first glimpses: fire before dawn in Cappadocia, Yılkı horses thundering through dust and light, and the Yeni Mosque catching the first light of sunrise in Istanbul.

They’re only the beginning. I came home with far more photographs and far more stories than I can share in one post.

Photographed with a Nikon Z8 and NIKKOR Z lenses Go Türkiye

Happy World Photography Day. 📷


National Geographic Travel

08/11/2026

We're #3! 🤣

I'm always amazed to see where my travel photos end up...

Discover the top 10 cutest cafes in Paris, from the iconic Café de Flore to the charming Le Consulat in Montmartre. Explore these delightful spots for coffee, brunch, and a true Parisian experience that captures the essence of the City of Light.

06/18/2026

One of the things I love most about photography is that no matter how long you’ve been doing it, there’s always something new to learn.

For many photographers, capturing the Milky Way feels like it’s just out of reach:

• Too technical.
• Too expensive.
• Too complicated.

The truth is that most modern DSLR and mirrorless cameras are already capable of capturing incredible night-sky images. The missing piece is usually knowing how.

If photographing the Milky Way has been on your bucket list, my friend Stanley Aryanto, photographer, educator, and creator of Two Red Tabs Camera Bags, is hosting a live “Shoot Your First Milky Way” workshop where he’ll break down the process step-by-step and show you how to capture your first Milky Way image with confidence.

In less than two hours, you’ll learn the fundamentals of planning, camera settings, composition, and shooting techniques needed to get started.

If the Milky Way has been on your photography bucket list, learn more and register here:

https://milkyway.groovesell.com/a/tPH9RdXHGQ6t

06/10/2026

WE’RE LIVE, TUNE IN NOW!

Dee Potter [https://deepotter.com/] is on CityTV Breakfast Television right now, appearing on the national broadcast to discuss his 2026 PPOC National Photographic Artist of the Year win.

The segment is featuring Dee’s award-winning imagery, showcasing a wide range of his work and asking about the award.

If you’re watching this, turn on CityTV Breakfast Television and help celebrate this exciting moment for one of our own!

05/13/2026

It has officially arrived!

The 2026 Photographic Artist of the Year award from the Professional Photographers of Canada is now home.

Holding this award is a reminder of the years and extensive travels that went into this win, and takes me back to the moment my name was called to receive it.

Thank you to Spartan Media Group for sponsoring this prestigious award. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported my photography along the way.

04/28/2026

Canadian Imaging Conference & Expo (CICE) 2026 in Saskatoon last weekend has officially gone into the record books for me.

I was honoured to be invited to speak at this year’s conference, and to formally receive my Master of Photographic Arts (MPA) designation at the Gala Awards that same evening. Two moments I was incredibly proud of, and I was ready to simply enjoy the rest of the night celebrating the best in Canadian photography.

But then… something completely unexpected happened. A formidable goal I’ve been working toward for four years was suddenly realized.

Photographic Artist of the Year 🏆

After four years of PPOC national competitions, and being named a finalist three years in a row… this one means a lot. Not just because of the title, but because of everything that led up to it.

I’m grateful to the PPOC judges for this recognition among such an incredibly strong group of 15 finalists.

And a sincere thank you to Lee and Ria Milliken at Spartan Media Group for sponsoring this award.

04/02/2026

We’re pleased to share a member opportunity from Dee Potter.

Dee will be leading a Japan in Red Photo Tour from November 19–27, 2026, offering photographers the chance to capture Japan during its peak autumn season.

This experience may be of interest to those looking for guided travel and photography opportunities in a unique setting.

PPOC members are eligible for a $500 USD discount when registering by April 15.

For more information, please visit: https://deepotter.com/blog/book-now-autumn-in-japan-nov-19-27-2026-8252797