" LIFE IS A HIGWAY "

A world renowned Okanagan photographer with many merits to his carrier.

Gary Sumner has curated The Grand House of Photography, in Downtown Vernon, B.C.

We all can see a finished picture, but who is behind that lens that took it. I purchased my first Film camera. A Minolta. I needed a job so I started out as a freelance photographer. I landed my first assignment shooting bar bands on Young St. Toronto in 1977.            I ended up with opportunities taking pictures of some big Classic Rock bands. At the age of 24 his career began to take off travelling and touring with over 100 Classic Rock bands. Gary spent 3 years, (1978-1981) taking pictures throughout North America shooting some of the biggest names in Classic Rock: The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Bowie, Rod Stewart, Kiss, AC DC just to name a few. Gary eagerly absorbed everything around him, shooting below some of the biggest stages, touring with buses, hotels, on stage, back stage, sound checks with big name acts around North America. Gary has stories to share with you on shooting pictures on stage like, Pete Townsend behind his amps and what was absolutely not allowed to be photographed during songs. Michael Jacksons moon walk trick. Gene Simmons hair on fire. How to get Groupies for the bands.

My travels have taken me to over 20 Provinces and States. I love meeting and photographing famous people and my journey through life has been quite unique. I hope I am fortunate to show you through my website some of my history, vision, and unique imagination on how I see things from a different perspective. It would be an honor to show my story with my photographic images that will make you say WOW!

before getting work in a large photography studio. The key part was that the whole time I never stopped photographing through my 45+ photography year’s career. 

  Gary is a local professional Okanagan based photographer. Presently shooting weddings. Families, models, studio work, and sports & entertainment.   "The highest purpose of art is to inspire. What else can you do for anyone but inspire them?".    BOB DYLAN

Today Gary Sumner mentors and inspires many photographers with his craft.