2023 Grant Recipients
The DPPF is proud to announce its 2023 group of grant and mentorship recipients!
Michael Chisholm
Michael is a Toronto-based sports photographer who works for the Canadian Premier League, Major
League Baseball, and the National Hockey League.
He graduated from Seneca College in 2020.
michaelchisholm.ca
Luke Hales
lukehales33.com
Sara Kempner
Sara is a freelance photographer based on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Initially a self-taught landscape photographer,
Sara now spends most of her time photographing sports, with a heavy focus on
mountain biking.
sarakempnerphotography.ca
Tyler McFarland
Tyler is working as a photographer for Boise State Athletics. He is expected to graduate in 2024. He has experience in both
commercial editorial photography and photojournalism. He also received a DPPF mentorship.
mcfarlandtyler.com
Gabriel Monnet
Gabriel is a Swiss photographer who graduated from the Centre d’enseignement professionnel de Vevey in 2021. He works as a freelance photographer and covers sports for various newspapers, magazines, and agencies, and for private clients.
gabrielmonnet.ch
Julia Nikhinson
julianikhinson.com
Will Palmer
Will is a UK-based freelance photographer and University of York graduate working across multiple sports, specializing in football, cycling and field hockey with assignments both in the UK and abroad. He also received a
DPPF mentorship.
will-palmer.co.uk/