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.
Rain Outside, Model Tests Inside
A rainy May shoot with Karol and Dana: model portfolio photographs at Location A Studios, bounced NEEWER FS60B light and Black Pro-Mist glow by the windows.
Flower Pool Portraits at ICON Studio
Three outfits, a seasonal flower pool and brighter sun than expected: how I balanced window and continuous light for Dana’s portraits at ICON Studio.
A Studio Photoshoot with Dana: Natural Light, 5 Looks
A white outfit, a teal wall and some unexpected sunshine. How a natural-light studio shoot with Dana in Toronto grew into five looks through a little improvisation.
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 Studio Portrait Photoshoot for a Beginner Actor
A beginner actor’s studio portrait session, using a cyclorama, three lighting patterns and changes of angle and expression for a varied portfolio selection.
Late Fall Portraits with Lesia: A Lifestyle Shoot at a Toronto Farm
A cold November day, a red lace dress and wooden stables: the reflected light from a concrete floor shaped these portraits with Lesia.
Business Portraits in Toronto: Plan Beyond the Profile Photo
Plan business portraits around the places they will appear, from a LinkedIn profile to a team page, with practical choices for clothes, setting and expression.