Cath Simard Photography

What Cath Simard Photography does

Cath Simard Photography Inc. is a Canadian-incorporated sole proprietorship founded in 2014 by Cath Simard, operating from Canmore, Alberta in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The company's core product is composite landscape photography — hand-constructed images built by layering elements from multiple locations, lighting conditions, and years into single surreal frames intended to capture a remembered emotional state rather than a literal scene. Output is deliberately constrained to 5-7 finished works per year, achieved through an intensive expedition-based creative process involving multi-week backcountry trips and elevation gains of up to 5,900m.

The business makes money through four primary revenue streams. The dominant channel since 2021 is NFT sales on Ethereum — primarily via SuperRare (genesis 1/1 editions) and Nifty Gateway (open editions such as 'Blue Patagonia'), with major auction placements at Sotheby's and Christie's. The second-largest stream is limited-edition physical prints, capped at 50 per image across sizes and substrates, starting at $2,450 USD for a 28x35-inch archival print; this is supplemented by an open-edition print tier starting at $400, a max-of-3 Artist Proofs tier, and bespoke 1/1 print commissions that include COA and T.R.A.C.E authentication technology. A third, smaller stream bundles physical experiences (e.g., a 5-day Spirit Island trip including a commissioned collaborative NFT) with select NFTs, exemplified by the 30 ETH Le Départ sale. Workshop and expedition revenue is discontinued post-COVID.

The customer base is concentrated in high-net-worth NFT collectors (gmoneyNFT, Lowkey Ventures, Alpha Century Kid, Nuro, Lost In Infinity), institutional auction houses (Sotheby's, Christie's) acting as distribution rather than direct customers, and luxury editorial publications (Time, National Geographic, Open Skies, Holiday). All sales are direct or marketplace-mediated; there is no recurring-revenue model, no external capital, and the founder retains full creative and operational control as the sole photographer supported by occasional project contractors.

Name

Cath Simard Photography

Legal name

Cath Simard Photography Inc.

Website

https://cathsimard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cath Simard Photography Inc. is a Canadian-incorporated sole proprietorship founded by Cath Simard, producing composite landscape photography. The studio sells 1/1 NFTs on SuperRare and Nifty Gateway, auctioned works via Sotheby's and Christie's, and limited-edition prints to high-net-worth collectors and luxury publications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Art Photography

NAICS

Commercial Photography (541922)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Photography NFT Marketplaces (FSADANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

NFT Marketplaces & Aggregators (primary/secondary, discovery, cross-market routing) (FSAPAFAB), Photography & Photo Production (BPAFAIAF)

Keywords

• Fine art photography
• Composite photography
• Landscape photography
• Limited edition prints
• Photography commissions

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. NFT Sales: Primary revenue from NFT sales of digital artwork including genesis collections, 1/1 commissions, and edition drops on platforms like SuperRare, Nifty Gateway, and through Sotheby's and Christie's auctions. Notable sales include 'Free Hawaii Photo' at 100 ETH and 'Le Départ' at 30 ETH.
2. Limited Edition Prints: Limited edition prints capped at 50 across all sizes and mediums. Available as archival fine art paper, HD Metal, and Acrylic finishes. Starting price $2,450 USD for 28x35 inch unframed print.
3. Open Edition Prints: Open edition prints on archival fine art paper available up to 35x40 inches. Starting at $400 USD for 16x20 inch print.
4. 1/1 Commissions: Special commissions for exclusive 1/1 prints, NFTs, and behind-the-scenes films available upon request. Includes COA and T.R.A.C.E technology.
5. Master Experience NFTs: Genesis NFT collection 'Lumière du Noir' included in-person experiences bundled with digital art - personalized 5-day trips to Canadian Rockies with Spirit Island canoe experience, photography lessons, and collaborative NFT creation.
6. Photography Workshops: Prior to COVID, led photography workshops and expeditions in Patagonia, The Andes, Iceland, and Canadian Rockies. Refocused on NFTs since 2021.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cath Simard Photography creates surreal composite landscape photographs and sells them as NFTs, limited edition fine art prints, open edition prints, and bespoke 1/1 commissions. The studio produces only 5-7 images per year, each built from elements captured across multiple expeditions to remote mountain locations, and distributes work directly through cathsimard.com and through NFT marketplaces such as SuperRare, Nifty Gateway, Sotheby's, and Christie's.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Limited Edition Prints Fine art prints capped at 50 total across all sizes and mediums, available as archival fine art paper, HD Metal, and Acrylic finishes. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Starting at $2,450 USD for a 28x35 inch unframed print. Sold to fine art collectors.
• Open Edition Prints Open edition photographic prints printed on archival fine art paper, available in sizes up to 35x40 inches. Starting at $400 USD for a 16x20 inch print. Serves as the accessible entry point for new collectors.
• Artist Proofs Maximum of 3 Artist Proofs per image, typically 60+ inches on the long edge, reserved for exhibitions and select collectors. Pricing upon request. Includes Certificate of Authenticity.
• Genesis NFT Collection — Lumière du Noir Cath Simard's first NFT collection on SuperRare, split into the Cave Collection (Eurêka, Curiosité, Persévérance) and the Master Experience (Le Départ). Le Départ sold for 30 ETH ($68,554) and bundled a 5-day Spirit Island trip in the Canadian Rockies with a signed print and commissioned collaborative NFT.
• 1/1 NFT Commissions Bespoke one-of-one NFT commissions produced on request, paired with COA and T.R.A.C.E authentication technology for provenance tracking. Includes commissions such as 'I Found You' (31 ETH, May 25, 2023) and 'From Nowhere To Somewhere', the first photography commission inspired by AI in partnership with Epolabs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 ETH ($301,894) achieved on SuperRare for 'Free Hawaii Photo'
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Sotheby'sflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022Major auction house partnership. 'Continuum' auctioned in 2022 Modern Contemporary Art Day Auction.
• Christie'sflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022Major auction house partnership. 'Les parts du Soi' sold via Christie's NFT platform.
• EpolabsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Collaborated on 'From Nowhere to Somewhere' - first-ever photography commission inspired by AI. Collector created AI art using Epolabs, Cath traveled to recreate it as real photograph.
• SuperRarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive NFT marketplace partnership. Cath's genesis collection 'Lumière du Noir' and multiple 1/1 drops sold through SuperRare. One of the most exclusive platforms in the crypto art space with careful artist vetting.
• Nifty GatewaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNFT drops platform for edition sales including 'Blue Patagonia' collection. Active platform for accessible NFT releases.
• Sony Alpha UniversecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Sony Alpha Universe Ambassador. Sponsored by Sony Alpha photography equipment.
• The North FaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor and partner for photography expeditions and outdoor gear.
• Xposure Photo FestivalflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner2026 solo exhibition 'Is This Real?' showcasing composite photography. Artist Proof sold at festival for 10,000 USD.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Slimesunday: Digital and photographic artist active on SuperRare with strong 1/1 NFT sales. Directly comparable as a peer NFT photographer operating in the same curated marketplace tier with overlapping collector demographics.
• Beeple (Mike Winkelmann): Digital artist whose $69M Christie's sale (2021) defined the NFT art category. Comparable as the upper-bound peer in NFT-based collectible digital art, with overlapping collector base via SuperRare-adjacent platforms.
• Dave Krugman: Landscape and street photographer with strong NFT presence on SuperRare and Nifty Gateway. Directly comparable as a fine-art photographer who pivoted into the NFT photography space with similar aesthetic-driven branding.
• Justin Aversano: Pioneering NFT photographer known for 'CryptoBirbs' and high-value 1/1 sales on SuperRare. Closest direct peer to Cath Simard in the NFT photography blue-chip tier, with similar marketplace presence and collector overlap.

Broad incumbents

• SuperRare: Curated NFT marketplace and Cath's primary platform for 1/1 sales and genesis drops. Comparable as both distribution channel and as a peer-company operating the NFT photography infrastructure Cath depends on.
• Christie's: Auctioned Cath's 'Les parts du Soi'. Comparable as a flagship traditional art institution now actively transacting in NFT-based photographic art, anchoring the broader market Cath operates in.
• Sotheby's: Auction house that has auctioned Cath's 'Continuum'. Relevant as a distribution channel and as the broader incumbent validating NFT photography as a collectible category alongside traditional photography.
• 1stDibs: Online marketplace for high-end photography and collectible art. Comparable as an alternative distribution channel for limited-edition fine art photography at premium price points, analogous to Cath's print and edition business.
• Nifty Gateway: Edition-based NFT marketplace hosting Cath's 'Blue Patagonia' drop. Comparable as a peer infrastructure provider for NFT photography distribution and collector reach.

Emerging players

• Epolabs: AI art platform that collaborated with Cath on 'From Nowhere to Somewhere'. Comparable as an emerging peer at the intersection of AI-generated art and traditional photography commissions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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