Richard Beland
Richard Beland is a professional photographer in Sarnia-Lambton offering wedding, event, portrait, concert, and commissioned photography with an emphasis on creating timeless, well-crafted images. He also teaches and mentors students through photography courses, presentations, and college program activities, helping photographers develop technical skills and creative intention. Beland exhibits selected work publicly and leads community-focused events and talks to support emerging photographers.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
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Photography presentation
Join Richard Beland tonight at 7:00 PM in the Turret Room at The Lawrence House in Sarnia for a 45 minute presentation on why photography education matters and how fundamentals and feedback lead to more intentional image making. The event is open to the public and aimed at photographers who want practical ways to make their work more consistent and rewarding.
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Triumph & April Wine live at Freedom Hill
A fan recounts Triumph and April Wine at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill on May 30, 2026, describing centre seats, a lively fan night, and a pre show dinner at Brad's Bad Barbecue. The piece links the concert to vintage ticket stubs from the 1980s, underscoring a multi decade connection to these bands.
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Image Challenge student winners announcement
Richard Beland announces five winners from the recent Image Challenge and highlights the studio skills behind their award winning photographs. Follow the photography program on Instagram at @lensonlambton to see the winners and share the images to celebrate the students.
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Image Challenge award announcement
Richard Beland announced the Image Challenge award winners on Instagram, highlighting five student photographers and the learning behind their work. The post emphasizes craft, confidence, and creative decision making, and asks the community to share their favorite images while noting more photos will be posted tomorrow.
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The Black Keys: PEACHES ’N KREAM World Tour
Photographer Richard Beland posted images and a short review of The Black Keys PEACHES ’N KREAM World Tour stop at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on May 8, 2026. He described the show as gritty, bluesy, tight, and full of raw rock and roll energy, and included photos credited to @richard.beland.
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Artemis II mission update
Richard Beland captures NASA's Artemis II during its far side pass, noting the crew disappeared behind the Moon in a planned blackout, came within about 4,070 miles of the surface, and reemerged with an Earthrise. The post includes Pilot Victor Glover's message before loss of signal and a photography note that mentions a Nikon 400mm with a 1.4 teleconverter.
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Open House at Lambton College
Lambton College is holding an Open House on 2026-03-28 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM with student photo displays and an open studio, and instructors who are working photographers available to answer questions. The college is waiving the registration fee for students who enrol in a program, making this a timely chance to explore the photography program in Sarnia.
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Bruce Cockburn concert
Bruce Cockburn played the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on February 20, 2026, with Julian Taylor opening and a setlist spanning decades. Photographer Richard Beland shared a reflective recap that highlights standout songs and intimate musical moments from the night.
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Boy George and Culture Club
Richard Beland reviewed Boy George and Culture Club at the OLG Stage in Fallsview Casino Resort on March 5, 2026, praising Boy George's strong vocals and the band's tight, energetic performance. The short post highlights powerful backing vocals and vivid concert photography that captured the lively connection between the band and the audience.
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Reflections on the Grateful Dead
Explore Richard Beland's personal photographic journey reflecting on the profound impact of the Grateful Dead from 1986 to 1997.
