Kevin Lamb

Kevin Lamb picked up a camera in 2000 and by 2005 was freelancing for the Barrie Examiner newspaper until its closure in 2017. He is an award-winning photojournalist, with his work having been seen in many news outlets across Canada and internationally. Kevin is also an avid travel and wildlife photographer, with subjects ranging from polar bears in Canada’s Arctic to great white sharks at the equator. In 2008, he was chosen as a winner of Canadian Geographic’s Wildlife Photography of the Year. Kevin has also documented countless Canadian musicians over the past 15 years, such as Rush, Joel Plaskett, Gordon Lightfoot, Blue Rodeo, and The Tragically Hip. He lives in Barrie with his wife. They have a cat named Fred

Recent Work by Kevin

COLUMN: Photographer 'just here to pet all the dogs ...'

Photojournalist Kevin Lamb welcomes the warmer weather and a chance to meet new canine buddies ... oh, and talk to their owners, too

May 23, 2023 6:15 PM Read more >

'Intense training': Search and rescue dogs on track for takeoff

'The most rewarding part of this for me is the hope to be in a position where I can help someone that is having a really bad day,' says volunteer

May 22, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

Elmvale Flea Market kicked off new season this weekend

'I like looking at different unique things and retro items,' said Orillia's Gail Sheridan who is a regular at the flea market

May 14, 2023 8:00 PM Read more >

OPP run in Barrie celebrates 'true hero' killed in line of duty

Inaugural OPP Provincial Constable Greg Pierzchala Memorial Run got underway Saturday at Heritage Park

May 13, 2023 10:21 PM Read more >

Visitation for Gordon Lightfoot captured in photos

Hundreds have come to Orillia to pay their respects to the beloved singer/songwriter who got his start as a choir boy at St. Paul's

May 7, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >

COLUMN: ADHD can feel like ticking timebomb

'Due to my inability to deal with my lifelong ADHD, I have many so-called 'legacy' projects that I have been working on for the past 15 years,' writes photojournalist

Apr 25, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

IN PICTURES: Drag show brings a little 'Spring Queening' to Barrie

Glitter, glam and camp on display at sold-out entertainment event

Apr 23, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Local boy becomes caregiver for family's diabetic cat, Demon

'I thought it was pretty amazing, because some adults can’t do it. I was impressed when I was told that he is doing it all,' local vet says of Taylor Green's skills

Apr 22, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Young athletes jump at chance to become future Olympians

'I’m hoping to make it to a training centre for Nordic skiing and making a senior team,' says young Orillia athlete who has 'climbed very quickly'

Apr 16, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

COLUMN: 'Inner scaredy cat' always wins in the woods

Photojournalist Kevin Lamb unpacks recent report on animal attacks and points out you're more likely to be killed by an elk in Canada

Apr 2, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >