Vanessa Tignanelli is a Canadian documentary photographer and videographer based in North Bay, Ontario. Combining her training in conceptual art, journalism and filmmaking, her work moves beyond the typical snapshot to the more significant environmental portrait, encapsulating the essence of those who share their stories with her. Her work aims to reconcile things that appear to be in opposition, working with themes confronting sexism, ageism and classicism. Vanessa's work has been recognized by the Royal Family, NPAC National Photographs of the Year Awards, and InFocus Photo Exhibit and Award. She is a graduate of the studio art program at University of Guelph and the photojournalism program at Loyalist College. Her work has appeared in publications such as CBC, The Globe and Mail, Bloomberg, VICE, Photographers Without Borders, National Post, Toronto Star, PhotoEd Magazine, Waterloo Region Record and more. www.vanessatignanelli.com / @vantigphoto
