Street Photography nominee

This photo captures a suspended moment in time. Early rainy mornings, when the streets are almost empty, are my favourite times to photograph the cinematic mood of historical places. It’s during these quiet hours that the past feels most tangible, allowing me to capture subtle atmospheric details without the distraction of daytime life.

Marie Veran is a Canadian and French fine art photographer specializing in black and white. Her work mainly focuses on minimalist compositions and light grey tones, which evoke for her a sense of peace with a touch of nostalgia. She is inspired by both rural and urban environments. Through her work, she aims to capture the timeless essence of our surroundings and offer a slow-paced view of our ever-changing world.

In 2023 – 2025, Marie won prizes at the PX3 Prix de la Photographie de Paris, the IPA International Photography Awards, and the LensCulture Awards, among others. She was also selected for the Venice Photo Lab and by The Glasgow Gallery of Photography for several of their exhibitions. In 2022, she was finalist at the Siena International Photo Awards and she participated in the Uppsala Fotofestival in Sweden with her exhibition “Unnoticed Moments”.