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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

Teacher shares tips for building pinhole projector to view eclipse

Teacher shares tips for building pinhole projector to view eclipse

'At no time am I looking at the sun,' says teacher. 'I'm only viewing the projection of the sun on the paper screen.'
BEYOND LOCAL: Rick 'The Mayor' mourned at outdoor service

BEYOND LOCAL: Rick 'The Mayor' mourned at outdoor service

'I’m sure, up there, he’s quite proud that this many people showed their love, because he deserved it,' says friend of Rick Chenery
BEYOND LOCAL: Jaguars win OFSAA gold, make history

BEYOND LOCAL: Jaguars win OFSAA gold, make history

'It was the perfect ending to an amazing season,' says coach; Will McCauley and Ryan Harris led Barrie team in scoring two games each
'I don’t live like this — I hate it': Shed dwellers battle elements

'I don’t live like this — I hate it': Shed dwellers battle elements

'I crawl in and once I’m covered up ... don’t feel nothing when you stop all the wind,' says 75-year-old in tarp-covered hut among those calling Victoria Street encampment home
Owners 'shocked' after small dog snatched by coyote at Barrie park

Owners 'shocked' after small dog snatched by coyote at Barrie park

Incident happened Tuesday morning; another coyote attack occurred Wednesday and involved two larger dogs
'They knew I was innocent': Jailed for drugs in Hong Kong, Ontario grandma tells her story

'They knew I was innocent': Jailed for drugs in Hong Kong, Ontario grandma tells her story

Suzana Thayer became 'unwitting drug mule' and spent nine months in prison before being released with no explanation
Are magic mushroom shops growing within grey area of the law?

Are magic mushroom shops growing within grey area of the law?

'We are like the cannabis dispensaries, pre-decriminalization. We are here specifically for medicinal (purposes),' says manager of Shroomyz in downtown Barrie
Former Sudburian turns to van life amid high housing costs

Former Sudburian turns to van life amid high housing costs

'Once I got past the mental game, I got to feeling quite proud of my small environment,' says woman, who now lives in Barrie
Ford 'has declared war on the modern world,' says Green Party leader

Ford 'has declared war on the modern world,' says Green Party leader

Mike Schreiner addressed party faithful at Green Party convention in Barrie
Religious protesters berate Barrie Pride Parade and marchers stand their ground (14 photos)

Religious protesters berate Barrie Pride Parade and marchers stand their ground (14 photos)

Things got tense during Sunday's festivities
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