
Photo credit: CBC, Land and Sea
Geoff Goodyear
photographer, photo educator
writer, helicopter pilot
volunteer
Geoff fell in love with photography sometime between the age of 12 and 13 years. At every turn he could be found with his Dad's camera in hand until slowly the lines of ownership became blurred. First as an amateur learning the art and mastering the techniques, then later as a professional photographer, Geoff combined his love for the land, wildlife, people and culture with his skills behind the lens.
Geoff's photo galleries take you to places far and wide and then back to his home in Labrador. It is here that he has captured some of his most amazing work. As a helicopter pilot serving in "The Big Land" it gave way to photo opportunities in wilderness areas seldom seen by the human eye. He was a featured artist at the 2014 Northern Lights Conference in Ottawa. Then, in 2016 Geoff was profiled on CBC’s Land & Sea in a two part episode entitled “The Flying Photographer”.
In recent years, Geoff focused primarily on the Nunatsiavut area and worked closely with the Nunatsiavut Government to feature the land and Inuit people. In collaboration with them, he published a book of photographs entitled “Nunatsiavut: Discover The Majesty Of Labrador’s Inuit Lands”. Now retired from the helicopter industry, Geoff pursues his photography interests from his home in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Geoff and his photography have been featured in a number of books, magazines and websites for agencies such as Nature Conservancy of Canada, Parks Canada and the Northwords Project, the Toronto Star, Salt Scapes.
Limited edition prints of some of Geoff's work have also been used to assist with fundraisers for organizations such as The Canadian Cancer Society, Rotary International, Ducks Unlimited, Labrador North Chamber Of Commerce Community Investment Fund, 5 Wing Goose Bay Military Family Resource Centre, Happy Valley-Goose Bay SPCA, RCMP Community Gala and the Shallowly Youth Choir in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Gallery Exhibits
Saidye Bronfman Center, 1974
Newfoundland Confederation Celebration Photo Exhibit, 1974
Memorial University Art Gallery, 1974-75
The Bartlett Gallery, 2009
Northern Lights Conference, 2014
Goose Bay Airport Corporation (standing exhibit) 2014-present
Labrador Interpretation Centre in Association with The Rooms, 2017
Photography Workshops
In addition to speaking at conferences and other public gatherings, Geoff is a Photo Educator delivering Photography Workshops as part of the services provided by Geoff Goodyear Photography.
Publication Available
Thank you for your partnership in the beautiful book. Your
pictures are of the few that actually do justice to our amazing land.And thank you for your commitment to the NGC/Universal partnership,
your understanding and caring for Inuit made it the success that it is.
Sarah Leo, AngajukKak/President
Nunatsiavut Government
Photography Awards
Canadian Community Newspapers Association, 1976
Atlantic Community Newspapers Association, 1975
Canadian Armed Forces Photo Exhibition, 1983
National Competition for Photographs of the Canadian Environment, 1983
Publications
Canada’s Parks: A Celebration, Parks Canada
The Galapagos: A Natural History, Henry Nichols
Hamiltons of the World, Rotary International
Labrador Nature Atlas, Nature Conservancy of Canada
On The Spine of the World, Wendy Morton
Nunatsiavut: Discover The Majesty Of Labrador’s Inuit Lands, Nunatsiavut Government
Stark Beauty: A Photo Essay of Hebron, Saltscapes Magazine
Archives - Featured Articles
2020
20-Jul: Canadian Forces Decoration
4-May: Flyby Pays Tribute
9-Jan: Six Nunatsiavut Photographers Featured in Airport Exhibit
2019
19-Oct: RCN's Canadian Leaders at Sea Program
Sept: 444 Squadron Conducts Night Training
14-Jul : Photo Workshop
7-Jun : Fantastic Turnout for the Gallery Show Opening
26-May : Gallery Exhibit Opening June 5, 2019
12-Apr : 5 Wing Mess Dinner
2018
8-Oct : Interview for "Let's get Writing" on Rogers TV
27-Oct : Battle Harbour Visit 2017
3-Sep : New Photo Contest
2017
23-Jul : While We Sleep
11-Jul : PEI Star Trails
30-Jun : Out for a Swim
12-Jun : Labradoria - Official Opening
8-Jun : Portraits of Labrador
7-Jun : Exhibit - Labrador Interpretation Centre
5-Jun : When Photography Becomes a Passion
1-Jun : Photographic Composition Workshop - June 5, 2017
2016
29-Apr : Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge