Children’s Lifestyle Portrait
I love this Children’s Portrait, captured during a recent lifestyle photo-session. Her expression of wonderment is captivating.
Creative Executive Portrait
Andrea needed a creative corporate portrait that would garner attention in her company’s branding and marketing materials. As a CEO in the highly competitive IT medical field, it was important the portrait be creative to stand out, but in such a way as to be considered acceptable for the medical and information-technology world.
I think [...]
Happy baby brings a smile to your face
A smiling happy baby. A great start to the day. Is it time for your baby’s portrait?
About Trumpets, Telephones and Christmas Portraits | Family Photo Shoot
As I walked into their home, I saw how neat and tidy the house was. Whenever I do on-location lifestyle portraits in someone’s residence, I pray that it’s clean and tidy. Otherwise it’s tough to photograph. Valerie and Robert’s home was impeccable. “Good sign”, I tell myself. “Photography really is important to them”. I’m putting [...]
Such a Cutie! Candid Child Photography
Abbigail is such a bundle of energy, not to mention adorable. Not quite two years old, her personality really shines through. I’d say it’s safe to say that her parents, Ada and Jackson, will have a remarkable journey ahead of them as their little girl enjoys all that life has to offer. Though somewhat camera-shy, [...]
Fav Autumn Portrait
This image is a personal favourite from a family autumn photo session. Imagine it as a big gallery-wrapped canvas in the boy’s bedroom! It’s not too late to book your own lifestyle portrait session. Give the studio a ring at 416.628.4312.
Have a great Halloween weekend.
Print, Image and Photography Restoration
The above image started as a passport photo 45 years ago.
Then, it aged, was exposed to some rough conditions, became very dirty, cracked and faded. A year ago, it was taken to a consumer 1-hour photo shop and scanned into a 4×6″ print, complete with the dirt, cracks and fading.
We were then approached [...]
Who is Alsie Gray? And why did I enjoy photographing her?
Alsie Gray. It’s a name that just sounds good, doesn’t it? Just like classic names such as Ava Gardner, Marlene Dietrich, Audrey Hepburn, Bridgitte Bardot.
Alsie Gray.
Alsie is celebrating her 70th birthday next month, and when I say celebrating, I mean CELEBRATING. She’s throwing a party for 150 guests. She’s lined up a band, [...]
Converting Digital Colour Images to Black and White
There’s a wonderful intimacy that comes with black and white photography. With only the composition, light and tones of gray to tell its story, a black and white image can capture the essence of the image in a way that colour cannot. In fact, there is a wonderful expression that I use to help explain [...]
Headshots and Portraits for Business
If you’ve been considering having your headshot or portrait done, or updating the one you now have, this article will be of interest to you.
Recently I’ve been asked to create headshots and portraits for various types of companies. Franchisees, law firms, big insurance co’s, creative outfits, actors, authors, public speakers and more. Depending on the [...]


