2025 Photo Awards Winner: Victor Cambet

Can you describe three life moments that made you who you are today?

The first was when I left France in 2016 after finishing my studies to move to Montréal. I didn’t know anyone, and that’s when I started photography, at first just to explore the city. I’ve never stopped since, it’s been almost 10 years now.

The second was a personal moment that made me realize how fast everything can go, and that time doesn’t come back. It pushed me to be more instinctive, to care less about what others think, and to make decisions without waiting to avoid regrets.

The third was in 2024, when I decided to quit my job as a graphic designer to focus 100% on photography. It opened me up to a lot of things, different cultures, and I’ve grown much faster creatively.