2024 GHOBA Winner

"Throughout its century-long existence, the 100-year-old house has undergone several renovations..."

-25:8 Architecture and Urban Design

Return to NCMA

I photographed this building before, probably back in 2016 or 2017 and it's always been a favourite. Upon my return, on a very tight timeline before the museum opened, I was able to shoot the museum as part of a travel photography project for Expedia

Fancy Pigeons Gracing The Hyde 


One of Ottawa's newest cocktail bars, designed by the talented Henrietta Southam, features several prints from my Fancy Pigeons portrait series. 

Edible Ottawa November Cover

Shepherds of the Land:
Sheep are the ideal animals to raise using
regenerative practices. Four Quebec-based
women share their shepherding stories.

Colossal story feature on Fancy pigeons series 

"The birds’ ubiquity in urban areas, and their colloquial characterization as “flying rats,” have given them a lackluster reputation that Brendan Burden upends in his ongoing series of portraits..."


Imagine5 feature

"Canadian photographer Brendan Burden believes we’ve forgotten about the pigeon’s beauty. That’s why, in this series of photos, he celebrates the world of “fancy pigeons”."

Peta Pixel feature on Fancy Pigeons series

"Titled Fancy Pigeons, photographer Brendan Burden tells PetaPixel that the birds are misunderstood creatures and he has learned much about them."

Dwell Feature

In Ottawa, a Dilapidated Carport Becomes a Perfect Perch for BirdwatchingDesigned by 25:8 Architecture, the high-flying addition provides a couple with an elevated lookout—and space to stretch their wings.

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