Cedric Pearson has been professionally involved in photography since the 1970s. He studied architecture at Carleton University in Ottawa and communications at Concordia University in Montréal. He is a recipient of Canada Council and other grants and has exhibited in galleries across Canada including the National Film Board Gallery, Optica Gallery, and the Museum of Civilization , Québec. He has taught at the University of Ottawa, Algonquin College, Herritage College and has offered numerous workshops and courses. His work experience is quite diversified, as a commercial and architectural photographer, photo editor, computer analyst and communications consultant. Recently he has concentrated his work on personal projects and the creative process.