Alcove Photo Club Exhibition

Join us at Sparrow Art Space this June for Alcove Photo Club’s first-ever exhibition! This show celebrates the talent and creativity of Calgary’s emerging photographers — a vibrant mix of hobbyists, amateurs, and passionate image-makers. Come connect with our growing community, meet the artists, and experience the diverse perspectives that make up our city's visual storytelling scene.

Aaron Bonk

  • Aaron Bonk is a hobby photographer based in Calgary, Alberta. His passion for photography (digital and film) extends to a variety of subject matter including portraits, wildlife, landscapes and more.

Pierre LeBlanc

  • As a photographer, my work is rooted in an ongoing effort to artistically document the life that unfolds around me. My practice is guided by observation and presence. Rather than constructing scenes, I engage with the world as it is, responding to what I see with intention. Life itself as inspiration: the dynamics of the street, the texture of a place, the nuance of human interaction. I strive to create images that are both honest and expressive, hopefully offering viewers a sense of connection to the world we inhabit. Photography, for me, is not only a means of seeing but a way of understanding. It allows me to explore the familiar with fresh eyes, to witness and reflect, and ultimately, to contribute.

Linda Parts

  • Moving from Finland to Calgary, I turned to photography as a creative outlet and a means of connecting with a new environment. Initially a way to share my experiences with those back home, it evolved into something more: a reason to slow down, disconnect from the noise and rediscover wonder in the everyday.

Esteban Vilches

  • I follow my instinct — what draws me in without asking for permission. I don't work with fixed rules or themes; I’m guided by what feels honest. On the street, anything can happen without warning, and it’s that tension that keeps me awake. My photography moves between the documentary and the abstract, always searching for a crack in the surface: something that disturbs, that makes you look twice. Sometimes protest becomes intimate, and sometimes the intimate is the most political. I don’t aim to provide answers, but to raise questions that invite reflection and, perhaps, action. I believe art has the power to awaken awareness, to provoke a more critical look at what surrounds us.

Oleksandr Chaikovskyi

  • Oleksandr (Alex) Chaikovskyi (b. 1991) is a visual artist and musician from Zhytomyr, Ukraine, currently based in Calgary, Alberta. His film photography explores the spontaneous connections between people and the spaces they inhabit, focusing on the anticipation of a subject that fills the void and changes the perspective of the scene. Guided by his intuition, he captures rare moments that evoke feelings of longing and connection, inviting viewers to reflect on their own experiences of absence and presence in shared environments.

Dennis Lee

  • Photography is my medium for documenting and commenting on society, blending cultural symbols and historical references to express visual narratives related to identity, belonging, and our relationship with the external environment. My perspective is shaped by a lifelong negotiation between insider and outsider roles—experiences that inform not only the content of my work but also my approach to creating space for others. As a community organizer and arts administrator, I am driven by a belief that creativity thrives in collective environments. My practice extends beyond the camera to building supportive ecosystems for emerging artists, fostering collaboration, accessibility, and critical dialogue. This commitment has naturally evolved into curatorial work, where I see exhibitionmaking as an extension of my artistic process: a means to amplify underrepresented voices, reflect community narratives, and create shared cultural experiences. Through curating, I aim to offer platforms for local artists to grow, experiment, and connect with audiences in meaningful ways.

Jaethan Reichel

  • Photography takes me away from home worries and hotel Westwing reruns; it makes me wonder in the world, pulls me toward new people and places with the hope that something beautiful can be around every corner. It's made me less sad and more human. Sometimes I even take photos.

Jeff Ellis

  • Jeff is interested in portrait, fine art and editorial photography.

Ray Muise

  • My work lives at the intersection of portrait, street, and 2 documentary photography — rooted in a deep fascination with the human experience. I photograph people not for who they appear to be, but for who they truly are in the moments between the posed and the unguarded. My lens has moved through boardrooms and back alleys, capturing CEOs, homeless individuals, and former gang members alike — all with the same sense of curiosity, respect, and intention. To me, photography is more than art — it’s evidence. It’s a way of saying “this happened, this mattered.” I’m driven by the need to document existence in its rawest form, to hold space for both struggle and triumph, and to show how deeply interconnected we all are. Whether I’m on a quiet city street or in the middle of a charged moment, I aim to create images that honour complexity and invite reflection. My camera is not just a tool; it's a bridge — one that helps me connect to the world, and hopefully, helps others do the same.

Saman Salari

  • Photography has always been my therapy, my way of slowing down and really seeing the world. I’m drawn to people, their stories, their energy. That’s why I’ve shot live performances, weddings, and, most importantly, street photography, where I’ve found some of my favorite moments in real life.