Photique Journal · Toronto
Real sessions. Useful guides.
A clearer way to plan your photoshoot: explore complete galleries, honest behind-the-scenes stories and practical photography advice — created to help you choose the right session, location and direction before you book.
A Christmas Shoot for Topnotch Entertainment at ICON Studio
One red Christmas set, a changing cast of characters: a Toronto studio campaign for Topnotch Entertainment, from costumes and group portraits to lighting red fabric.
Concrete Pour Day in Etobicoke
A morning recording the first foundation pour in Etobicoke for ELM Developments and Leader Lane Developments, from rebar and moving concrete to crew portraits.
Lifestyle Photoshoot in Downtown Toronto for a Language Teacher
Books, a red notebook and three downtown settings: how I photographed Yulia’s energy and quieter working moments for her language-teaching business.
Behind the Scenes: Crafting Personalized Portraits
A short portrait session at ICON Studio: two backgrounds, small changes in light and expression, and three selected photographs for a professional profile.
A Branding Photoshoot for a Nutritionist
Headshots, consultation scenes, food preparation and a guidebook: how we planned a short branding session around a nutritionist’s website and social content.
E-Commerce Photoshoot for Sport Clothing Brand
Window light, white brick and movement: behind Mikenia’s Toronto activewear shoot, combining yoga and stretching with quieter clothing portraits.
E-Commerce Photoshoot Tips
Behind a fourth shoot with Helen Design: a grey background, prepared clothing and a client-made shot list that shaped the collection’s photographs.
Event Photography That Pops
Planning photography for a Toronto business event: the programme, key moments, venue light and the images your team needs afterwards.
Professional Branding Photoshoot for a Coach
A coach’s November branding session in her condo’s common area, using window light, conversation and simple work-related props for her website photographs.
Capturing Helene Clarkson’s Designer Collection
Helene Clarkson models her collection at home, with natural light in the living area and different backgrounds through the interior.
Canadian International Air Show 2024: A Photographer’s View
Photographs from the opening day of Toronto’s 2024 Canadian International Air Show, taken along the Lakeshore on August 31.
A Beach Jewellery Photoshoot with Katerina in Oakville
A jewellery advertising shoot with Katerina on a beach in Oakville: three outfits, changing light, a crowded background and a very wet finish.
Bringing a Medical Clinic to Life Through Photography
A clinic branding session bringing together interior and exterior photographs, work-related scenes and staff portraits in one image selection.
A Branding Photoshoot for Cut 'N' Run Barbershop in Toronto
A branding shoot for Toronto’s Cut ’N’ Run barbershop, covering the storefront, interior, barbers at work and individual and group portraits.
Venque: A Studio Product Photoshoot in Toronto
A studio shoot for Venque in Toronto, with Alex and Lea, bags and clothing, white catalogue backgrounds and a textured lifestyle setting.
The Art of Jewellery Photography for E-Commerce and Social Media
A Toronto jewellery shoot on a model, using natural light, cream and beige tones, and a mix of close portraits and wider frames for brand imagery.
Jewellery on the Beach: Stone, Texture and Natural Light
A jewellery product shoot away from the studio: grey stone, a dry leaf and natural light give small pieces a textured beach setting.
Behind the Scenes with Mikenia: A Studio Activewear Shoot
Printed pose references, paired and group frames, and an individual portrait: a look behind the scenes of a Mikenia activewear shoot in the studio.
MK Hair Studio: A Branding Photoshoot Inside the Salon
An MK Hair Studio branding shoot covering the salon exterior and interiors, stylists at work, close details, staff portraits and a team photograph.
Toronto Real Estate Photography: Interiors, Exteriors and Aerial Views
Interior photographs, house exteriors and aerial views from my Toronto real estate work, with a practical look at what each perspective adds to a listing.