The Arctic Image Festival is trying to take photos beyond Facebook and into hard-copy, high-quality prints.
This weekend, the group is holding its fourth annual event, during which it will show off a range of prints by Northern photographers and provide workshops with photography professionals.
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Photos will be strung up around the Midnight Sun Complex. The Arctic Image Festival office, located on Mackenzie Road in the Mac Travel Building, will be displaying exhibitions and providing photography workshops.
David Stewart, from the Inuvialuit Communications Society, said the group is trying to bring more attention to some of the gems in the North, such as prolific photographer Kristian Binder, whose images and drone use have made his work a regular staple on Inuvik Facebook pages.
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The group is also excited to display some of its archives, hoping people can recognize relatives and times from the past.
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The event runs from Friday to Sunday this weekend. Workshops will take place all day Saturday. Find a full schedule at .