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PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS

and DEMO PRODUCERS WE LIKE:

 

There are a lot of great photographers out there. We like to recommend the pro’s who shoot actors. They are connected to the agents and casting directors and get constant feedback on what is working for the Toronto film & TV market. A decent headshot session can range from $200 to $700 depending on session length, and the shooter!.

There are many variables to consider. Ask to meet the shooter for a quick chat in advance to see if you want to spend time together. Some actors like a challenging shooter who pushes them, others want a more nurturing quality. Go with your gut reactions.

Ask other actors who they liked. Ask us! Feel free to drop by on any night we ahve a class to ask about head-shots or have us look at yours. Very rarely you will find a talented beginner or student or friend who grabs a good shot, but most actors find it’s easiest working with professionals and they are worth the money.  

Just because they are pro’s doesn’t mean every shoot will work! You may need to re-do a shoot or try again. Also, it takes time to learn how to work with the camera or a shooter. Want to improve your shoot? Try doing an on-camera class with us first... you'll be much more relaxed in front of the lens. [hint, hint] 

[Please note: This list is alphabetical, NOT in any order of our preference.... if they are on here we like them! It's getting to be a LONG list of highly-qualified artists but drop by our studio and maybe we can help you narrow the search. Also a list like this will almost certainly omit somebody special so let us know if you enjoyed working with someone professional, talented and experienced. Most of these links are not hot, so just paste the URL into your browser. PLEASE NOTE WHEN YOU CLICK ON THE LINK, YOU'RE LEAVING OUR WEBSITE SO BACK-BUTTON TO US WHEN YOU'RE DONE! ]

HERE ARE THE TOP HEADSHOT PRO'S IN TOWN...

Good luck, SHOP SMART and have fun!

NEW TO THE LIST THIS MONTH:

ESTABLISHED NAMES, IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:

Samantha Allen www.getfreshphotos.com/ 416-8891820

Dan Abramovici www.CallbackHeadshots.com

KRISTOF ARASIM  416 558 4007 www.kristofarasim.com

KC ARMSTRONG  416-834-5808 www.kcarmstrong.net   

Diane Aubie 416-4639550 www.dianeaubie.com/

Daryl Banks 416 939-8223 www.darylbanks.com/

Stephanie Beeley 416-7037619 www.stephaniebeeleyphotography.com

Judee Bramm 416-5398081 sands@judeebramm.com

Anna Bratt 416-9329171 www.annabrattphotography.com/

Ian Brown 416-5980351 www.ianbrownphotography.com/

David Chang 647-833-7870 davidchang.ca/

Eugene Choi 416.818.7781 www.echo1photography.com

Jim Dawson (416) 465-6716  http://www.fotowork.ca/

Joe Dayian: 416.402.6138  www.baystreetheadshots.com

Michael De Sadeleer 416 996 6446 604 992 9925 www.michaeldesadeleer.com

Rodger Edralin 647-989-9181 www.GreatHeadshots.ca

Fizheye Creative Inc. 416 516 0715 http://www.fizheye.com

Richard Freedman 416-3407424 www.freedmanphotography.com

Chris Frampton 416.834-0840 www.chrisframpton.net

Pierre Gautreau 416-9773532 http://www.pierregautreau.com/

David Giral MONTREAL also TORONTO 1-514-512-2408  www.actors-headshots.ca

Denise Grant 416-4066100 www.denisegrantphotography.com

Emma-Lee 416.358.2916 www.strippedmedia.com

David Leyes 416-5300663 davidleyes.com/

Tim Leyes 416-5320977 www.timleyes.com/

Anthony Luke 416  7992446 www.anthonylukephotography.com/

David Major (647) 985 5808 www.davidmajorphotographer.com

Rob Martin 416-8877220 www.robmartinphoto.com/

Maz Mohajer 416-566-7755 www.mazimages.com

Fayanne McDonald, 647-8940157www.fayannemcdonald.com 

Monica McKenna 416-5160707 www.mckennaphoto.com/

Suzanne McLaren 416-8796053 www.susanmclaren.com

Michel Mersereau, 416 893 9197 www.bluebeatdesign.com/

Donna Miller 416-4255100  www.ronaldmillerphotography.com

Lisa Minnini www.lisaphoto.ca

Scott Murdoch 416-6932525 www.fivebyfivephotography.com/

www.davidspowart.com David works here in toronto and also back in london uk: Toronto Tel: 647 997 4041. London Tel: 07944 295338

PYSON PHOTOGRAPHY 416-932-2247 pysonphotography.com

John Rait 416-4066772  www.pentimento.ca

Gary Ray Rush Photography 416 4698005 www.garyrayrush.com

Taffi Rosen  www.taffirosen.com

Rowell Photography [Barrie and Toronto call Erica or Ryan 647-863-2005] Rowell Photography - Commercial

Ted Simonett  416-4691202 www.tedsimonett.com/

Donna Santos  www.donnasantos.com

Alison Caroline Smith:  www.allisoncarolinesmith.com

Hannah Sherrett 416-671-1460 www.photohannah.com 

Andrea Stenson 416-565-3354 stensonphotography.com

Kate Szatmari  kateszphoto.com

Helen Tansey [sundari photography] 416-5045130 www.sundariphotography.com

Aaron Tator Photography 416-7264784 www.aarontatorphotography.com

Tom Tkach 416-4615004 www.tomtkach.com 

Calvin Thomas, 647.230.2426 www.calvinthomas.ca

Gabe Toth, gtheadshots.com 416.561.8683

Brendan Turner, www.chromaphoto.com

Moy Volcovich, 416 484 6287 www.volcovich.com

Gary Vassilikos 416.473.4261 www.garyfotographic.com

Lorin Vandenbrook 416-8929270 www.lvimagery.net

Anita Zvonar Photography, 905-488-8096 www.anitazvonar.com    

FOR HIGH QUALITY COLOUR PRINTING OF YOUR SHOTS:

  • Try our neighbours up on Queen St... WEST CAMERA WESTCAMERA.CA 416 5049432 [Enter through 516 Queen (Big Foot) West while they are renovation]

FOR  DEMO DISKS, REELS AND EDITING:

FOR Video EDITING & VIDEO REELS:

Dan Abramovici www.CallbackHeadshots.com Dan is an actor, shooter and he does "sensible reels at a sensible price." 

David Makepeace, First Generation Reels, 530 Queen St. East Toronto ON 416 203 6720 David has been doing reels for years!   http://www.davidmakepeace.com 

Stephanie at www.digitaltrics.com offers cost-effective reels by an established industry person who knows both sides of the biz. 

Alex at 416 705-1531 alex@rawfootageprod.com  or info@rawfootageprod.com  A great choice.
 

FOR AUDIO VOICE DEMO REELS:

When you want a great voice demo you need a combination of training [try our Voice-over OVERVIEW class to begin with] and then a good engineer/producer who knows what the market wants in a demo disk. Also you need to evolve and adapt your demo over time as you get work and add to your abilities.  You may already know someone with a good studio... a musician friend or a pal in radio... or try these professional supports:

  • Clare Burt Recording Ltd. 211 Yonge Toronto ON. (416) 363-4421.  [MOST OF THE WORKING VOICE PEOPLE HAVE USED CLARE BURT STUDIOS OVER THE YEARS.]
  • JL Studios, 263 Adelaide Street West, Suite 304 http://www.jlstudios.ca/  Often a good source for demo's and strong production facility.
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