IJL staff photos

For many years, I worked in a black-and-white darkroom, where I had complete control over every step of the photographic process—from capturing the image to producing the final print. Throughout the 1990s, many of the portraits I created were in black and white. Some days I miss all that, Ok maybe not the chemical stains …

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A Jinn in the Family

My friend Rehman asked me to take his author photos for his new book, A Jinn in the Family. After reading the premise, I knew a standard headshot wouldn’t cut it. Rehman had a clear idea about the colors he wanted, something that matched the book’s ominous mood. My goal was to translate that feeling into …

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Portraits in studio

Your image doesn’t have to be the standard headshot on white. Together, we can create visuals that truly reflect you—your personality, your vibe, your story. Whether it’s bold, creative, or totally out-of-the-box, let’s bring your vision to life. DM me to find out how we can make it happen! #CreativePortraits #BeyondTheOrdinary #CaptureYourEssence #PersonalBranding #LetsCreateMagic Jessica is …

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How do I do it?

How it starts: “I HATE getting my photograph taken!” How it ends: “Thanks that was great!” Whenever I photograph a team, on location or in my studio there is always one person who greets me this way. Over the years I’ve had others ask me, how do you make people relax in front of your …

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Marissa Magsino for CAA magazine

Recently I had the chance to photograph Winnipeg high school student Marissa Magsino for CAA. YOU’RE NEVER TOO YOUNG to be a good neighbour. Marissa Magsino’s journey to public service and environmental stewardship started in Grade 6, with a science fair. Earning a gold medal at the Bison Regional Science Fair and a silver medal …

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Leave Well campaign

From the Leave Well website 90% of Canadians say they support organ donation Only 32% are actually registered as organ donors We’re on a mission to get as many Canadians registered—and talking about organ donation—as possible This was the portion of the campaign showcasing people in Manitoba. I was tasked in adhere to very specific …

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Epic headshots

Recently I did a series of staff portraits for Epic, a Bell MTS company providing end-to-end IT solutions. Having consistent quality portraits of your staff helps enforce at professional image. As much as people are reluctant to being photographed I use my 30+ years of experience to make the process quick painless and even kinda …

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Author Joan Thomas

I was tasked in creating a portrait of author Joan Thomas in anticipation of the publishing of her latest book, Wild Hope. The primary image was used as a hand out image so you’ll see it in various articles and reviews of Joan’s latest novel. Here’s a synopsis of Wild Hope An absorbing contemporary novel …

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Benefits Canada

A portrait of Shelley Sjoberg, Assistant Vice-President, Product Development and Support Canada Life For Benefits Canada Read the article on Leadership in DEI here: https://lnkd.in/gsfxzCCf #winnipeg #businessphotography

Germination magazine

Tom Greaves for Germination Magazine’s article on the next generation of industry leaders There’s a generational shift happening. In less than eight years, a new generation will step up to replace the seven million people over 65 in Canada. Investing in young leaders is needed now more than ever. GErmination Mag Hit the link to …

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Winnipeg Foundation: Vital Signs

Some the portraits I did in support of Winnipeg Foundation’s Vital Signs Project. I wasn’t sure how they were going to be used, at the time there was no layout, so I had to create images to be the most flexible. Winnipeg’s Vital Signs® 2022 is a snapshot in time of our community; its strengths, …

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Murray Sinclair

Congratulations to The Honourable Murray Sinclair LLB MSC IPC who received two honours this week. The Citizen Hall of Fame Murray Sinclair has blazed another trail by becoming the first Anishinaabe person inducted in the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board’s Citizens Hall of Fame.A bronze bust of the former Senator was unveiled Wednesday and will …

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Jessica

Once in awhile when I have that creative itch I’ll do things like post in my Instagram stories “who wants to make art?” Jessica answered YES! and we made plans It’s always great to have a positive collaborator to work with. Jessica was simply wonderful to work with! Jessica came by the studio and we …

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Creative challenge

One of my fave photographers is Mark Seliger I’ve admired his work for decades, always delivering amazing work.  Recently Mark shared this photo of Jennifer Connelly, (swipe to see) I loved it immediately and shared it to my stories and then asked half jokingly “who wants to recreate this with me?” I ask this from time to …

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Kal Barteski

Kal Barteski dropped by the studio recently. She’s amazing and an inspiration to me, always creating, always doing something. We had fun catching up while she sat for her portrait.

RAS Creative

Recently RoseAnna Schick came by for new portraits. A dynamo of energy, she’s does so many things, media and public relations, communications, marketing and promotion, writing and editing, content creation, business administration, and production logistics. Check out her website, showcasing all the different services she offers. RoseAnna and I go way back to high school days, …

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Mark Turner Amsterdam Tea Room

Quite often I am tasked to create candid images people while they are talking. Sometimes they are used with call out or quotes from the article. It can take a lot of frames for the subject to become comfortable with the idea and then a lot more frames to capture the proper expressions.