Fred Tougas is a photographer based in Montréal who views his practice as a way to channel his internal state through the external world. His sensorial and reactive approach is a tool to preserve his sensibility and cultivate his sense of wonder. Tougas does not see photography as a means to remember or document but rather as a method to enhance his daily experience. He believes that this enhancement comes through contemplation, with photography serving as a catalyst for entering a more acute state of mind. Tougas desires for others to glean from his work the value of slowing down and taking the time to fully engage with their surroundings. By actively looking, listening, feeling, and reflecting, he asserts that any situation can become significantly more interesting.