Behind The Lens...
Behind The Lens...
David Bailey: A Legacy of Simplicity
“Bailey’s portfolio reads like a who’s who of cultural icons — Mick Jagger, Andy Warhol, Jean Shrimpton, Michael Caine, and even members of The Beatles, to name just a few. His work helped define the 1960s and played a significant role in shaping the public perception of these rising stars.
But it does beg the question…”
Beyond the Pose: Portrait Tips for Aspiring Models
“For me, the story is all in the eyes and what they say to your viewers. The key is to form a relationship with the camera, to treat is as your friend, your lover, your confidante, even your beloved pet — whatever or whomever evokes the most genuine story from you. Embrace your connection to the lens and tell it your deepest, most intimate secrets. Only then do we get to your raw emotion and the heart of who you really are.”
Portrait Shoot Day
"I always tell them that they have the power within them to get me to take the shot by setting the right pose, the right mood, the right emotion. It’s empowering for them to understand this."
My Portrait Photography Process
“Client comfort is the key, and that starts as soon as you make contact - which couldn’t be easier. My website has a simple contact form designed to ease you into my world…”
The Birth of a Toronto Portrait Photographer
“And then a magical thing happened: the more I learned about how light can shape a subject, create a mood, and tell the story of a living soul, the more enraptured with the art I became.”