Innovative. Passionate. Expert photographer. These are just a few of the qualities that Kano possesses. With an award-winning background and a reputation for creativity, she has produced a wide array of engaging and unique works that leverage her strong style with portraiture and nudes. Prior to her photography efforts, Kano engaged in a wide array of education, initially covering topics like economics and politics. She soon found her stride in creative endeavors, studying fashion design at Collège Lasalle and later completing intensive photography education with Collège Marsan. Throughout her career, Kano has received various awards and accolades. These include:
- Lucie Foundation-The Guardian Project for Documentary and Photojournalists Finalist in category portrait, 2021, LʼÉveil du Prince
- Lucie Foundation-The Portrait Project Competition FINALIST in the category Self/Portrait, 2021, Le Petit Prince
- Fine Art Photo Awards, NOMINEE in Nude Category, 2021, Amazone
- And more…
She also co-founded the creation of the KH-Institute, a growing photography studio and creative label that has achieved numerous industry successes. Here she ensures superior business organization and client service, all while collaborating on major photography projects. Among her peers, she has earned a reputation for her careful compositions, ability to expose human nature, and tireless work ethic. You can reach Kano at contact@kanokano.ca
Exhibitions:
- LʼÉveil du Prince, Lucie Foundation Awards, Online Exhibition, 2021
- Blood & Roots: Duality & Les Sept Péchés Capitaux, 6th Biennial of Fine Art & Documentary Photography, Barcelona, 2021
- Le Petit Prince, Lucie Foundation Awards, Online Exhibition, 2021
- Blood & Roots: Duality, FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona, 2020
- Les Sept Péchés Capitaux, FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona, 2020
- Les Sept Péchés Capitaux, Excentris, Montreal, 2018
- Dancers, Collège Marsan Mid-term Portfolio WINNER public choice, 2018
Nominations:
- Lucie Foundation-The Guardian Project for Documentary and Photojournalists FINALIST in category portrait, 2021, LʼÉveil du Prince
- Lucie Foundation-The Portrait Project Competition FINALIST in the category Self/Portrait, 2021, Le Petit Prince
- Fine Art Photo Awards, NOMINEE in Nude Category, 2021, Amazone
- 15th Pollux Awards, HONORABLE MENTION Nude & Figure Category, 2021, Amazone
- 14th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards WINNER Children Portrait Category, 2020 Blood & Roots: Duality
- 14th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards HONORABLE MENTION Nude Category, 2020 Les Sept Péchés Capitaux
- Annual Photography Awards, HONORABLE MENTION WINNER in Fine Art Category, 2020, Flesh
- Annual Photography Awards, HONORABLE MENTION WINNER in Portrait Category, 2020, Blood & Roots: Duality
- Monochrome International Black & White Photography Awards HONORABLE MENTION in Nude Category, 2019, Chair
- Monochrome International Black & White Photography Awards HONORABLE MENTION in Portrait Category, 2019 Dualité:LʼHéritage noir
- Monochrome International Black & White Photography Awards HONORABLE MENTION in Fine Art Category, 2019, Untitled
- Neutral Density Photography Awards HONORABLE MENTION in Portrait Category, 2019 Duality: The Black Heritage
- Neutral Density Photography Awards HONORABLE MENTION in Nudes Category, 2019 Resurrection and Seven Deadly Sins
Publications:
- Rebel Magazine, A Walk in Paris, 2022
- Flanelle Magazine, Picturing David, 2022
- Vulkan Magazine, Animal Prindom, 2021
- BFBG Awards Magazine, Chameleon Queen, 2021
- Women’s Health, 2021
- Flanelle, Five in the Afternoon, 2021
- Vogue Italia, 2020
- Afrostyle Magazine, Les Moeurs, 2020
- Souche Magazine, Fabrice Vil, 2020
Educations:
- Collège Marsan – Photography
- H.E.C – Economics
- University of Montreal – Communication & Politics
- Collège Lasalle – Fashion Design