Edge Imaging captures a graduation moment 49 years in the making

Leading Canadian volume photography company Edge Imaging captured the graduation photos of a recent graduate who has achieved national acclaim for his perseverance. 68-year-old Dave Burnett completed his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Guelph 49 years after beginning his studies.

Burnett first enrolled in university in 1976, but life circumstances put his education on hold. In the years that followed, he worked as a miller, managed farms, built his own accounting business, and faced the challenges of addiction before ultimately achieving sobriety. Nearly five decades later, his determination brought him back to the classroom to finish what he had started, and in 2025, he graduated.

“Photography is not just about capturing an image,” said Megan Pesant, Director of Marketing at Edge Imaging. “It is about preserving the stories, struggles, and triumphs that define each person. Dave’s graduation is a profound reminder that dreams have no expiry date, and that a single photograph can hold the weight of a lifetime of perseverance and pride.”