Alan Poelman

Photographer

Birthplace Ontario, Canada

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About

Award-winning photographer whose breathtaking landscape and wildlife portraits have helped him earn over 80,000 followers on his alftown Instagram account. He captures many of his best-known images in southern and northwestern Ontario, where he has worked as a manager at the Atikokan General Hospital by day. His work has been featured by media outlets such as Mountain Life Magazine and CBC Thunder Bay.

Before Fame

He had no formal education or training in photography and was entirely self-taught. He has enjoyed taking photos throughout most of his life but did not start to pursue the art form with a serious approach until 2017. After graduating from Algoma University, he worked as a social worker and a mental health therapist.

Trivia

His stunning photo of an elusive lynx in Atikokan helped him win the title of Canadian Geographic's Photographer of the Year in 2022.

Family Life

He is from Atikokan, Ontario, Canada.

Associated With

Jason PagaduanLuke Gram, and Kael Rebick are also famed Canadian photographers.