Paul Colangelo graduated with a B.B.A. from Wilfrid Laurier University. He also holds a Diploma in Photography from Langara College. Colangelo had his internship at Thomas Mangelsen Studio and attended the Missouri Photo Workshop. Today, He’s a documentary photographer who focuses on wildlife and environmental issues. Through “Our Home and Native Land,” his long-term project, Colangelo has dedicated his time and energy to shedding light on the seismic shift of the important national values regarding resource development in Canada. In this body of work, he explores Canada's cultural hotspots and wildlife, revealing what is at risk and reminding people why they were once a celebrated part of the national identity. In 2012, his work helped lead to the protection of the Sacred Headwaters. He’s a fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers and a National Geographic grantee. His archive is represented by Danita Delimont and National Geographic Creative. His clients and Publications include Canadian Geographic, BBC, Maclean’s, GEO Germany, Orion, National Geographic News, WWF and The Walrus. He has received numerous awards and grand, a partial list of these include National Magazine Awards, PDN Great Outdoors, New and Emerging Photographers to Watch, National Geographic Expeditions Council Grant, Patagonia Environmental Grant, Wallis Annenberg Prize, Royal Bank of Canada Blue Water Grant, and Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Grant. Many people prefer to purchase the framed Paul Colangelo art because they come ready to hang with all the required accessories. For this reason many discerning collectors place a high price tag on them.