The Photographer In Residence 

The Photographer in Residence program aims to bring a professional photographer to Langara College for a designated period, during which they will engage with the campus community, capture the essence of Langara life, and create a body of work that reflects our values and spirit. The project is portfolio based, with a focus on social advocacy or social cause deeply rooted in the project. The Photographer in Residence program is a community building project.

The program will offer numerous benefits, including: 

Mentorship: The Photographer in Residence will mentor students interested in photography, providing guidance, feedback, and inspiration to help them develop their skills and pursue their passion. 

Community Engagement: Through workshops, exhibitions, and other events, the Photographer in Residence will engage with the Langara community and contribute to our vibrant campus culture. 

Pooya Nabei is Langara College’s 2025 Photographer in Residence. His residency project, titled “An Old Reverie”, explores the myriad struggles that individuals and families face as they write their stories in a foreign land. An immigrant himself, Pooya has always been fascinated by the profound changes one must navigate to successfully adjust to a new country and culture. 

Langara's first Photographer in Residence - 2024 Photographer In Residence, Tilly Nelson.We're already here, it's time you realized. A photo project by photographer and Langara Artist in Residence, Tilly Nelson, exploring increasing represenation of people with disabilities and visual differences in their place of work.