Shannon Echlin’s photography of children and babies uses depth and “naturalness,” darkness and light. Her work has been published in Toronto Life, The Eye, The National Post and the Globe and Mail. She is also a regular blogger for the Huffington Post. What inspired you to become a photographer? As a kid I used to take lots of pictures; my dad’s camera was always my favourite toy. When I hit high school I just kept going with it. Yearbook club lead to summer jobs at local newspapers which lead to Sheridan College for Applied Photography,
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Lucy Literna Photography specializes in portraiture. Lucy’s studio is based in downtown Toronto providing convenient access for client all around the GTA. What inspired you to become a photographer? I’ve been interested in photography ever since I discovered a film camera, and haven’t stopped taking pictures since then. My great-grandfather was one of the first photographers in our area, so I think it runs in the family. How would you characterize your style? My style is a mix of high-end magazine-type photography applied to fine portraiture with a European touch. Who are your clients and
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Brian Tao owns and operates Luxography, located in downtown Toronto. He specializes in lifestyle photography, covering the complete cycle from weddings to maternity to infants to families. He also dedicates his time and expertise to the education and development of other photographers, amateur and professional alike. What inspired you to become a photographer? Photography has been in my blood ever since I picked up my father’s Minolta as a child growing up in Ottawa. The real bite came with the advent of digital cameras. In 2005 I gave up a 17-year career in IT to
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Toronto born and raised, Ardean Peters has always been fascinated with creating. She spent 3 creatively challenging years at Seneca College, graduating with a Diploma in Fashion Design & Production. After years of non-inspiring work, she remembered her old Canon rangefinder and how much she enjoyed taking pictures. Now she is continually inspired by photography and her continued learning and growth in it, enjoying the areas of portraiture & wedding photography. What inspired you to become a photographer? My inspiration is simply that I love taking pictures. I spent many years in administrative roles, but
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Kimberly Walker specializes in modern lifestyle photography of families. Keeping her work spontaneous and real, Kimberly shoots on-location, using only natural light. This gives her the freedom to move about with you and your family, capturing natural interactions and expressions. What inspired you to become a photographer? I have always loved taking photos but I started to take it more seriously when my niece and nephews were born. I realized how quickly they were changing – every time I would visit they would have grown, their hair would be longer, they would be moving faster
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Diana Nazareth is a lifestyle family and child photographer, who also specializes in maternity, baby, and headshot photography. Her modern approach to photographing families is evident in the natural, warm, and expressive quality of her work. A photojournalist by training, she is adept at capturing the quick and candid moments that unfold during a family photo session. As a result, her sessions are often described as real, relaxed, fun, and creative. Her ability to make kids feel comfortable and playful in front of her lens, is rooted in her calm and nurturing disposition and the
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