showcase canada issue 522

Mar 2015

Nadia Cheema: Toronto beauty photographers

Nadia Cheema is a Canadian-based fashion photographer who began working in 2009. She specialises in both high fashion and commercial work, accommodating clients who need to showcase their products to the right target market. Her fashion work is very much paired with a level of creativity, making it memorable to all audiences by supplying a fine art touch.

Clients include Ferhn, The Paddock, Langsura, Suitly Apparel Inc., Sainte Genovefa, Nudy Patootie, PLAID Magazine, ANOKHI Magazine, Fashion Unlimited Magazine and CHAOS Magazine, to name a few.

Martin Knowles: Vancouver architecture photographers

With over 30 award-winning projects for local and international architectural, interior design, heritage, advertising, and editorial clients, Martin Knowles’s architectural photography captures the essence of space.

His collaborative approach provides an enjoyable experience that produces effective communication fuelled by careful craft, an attention to detail, and raw technical savvy.

His work has been published in Canadian Interiors, Canadian Architect, Homes and Living, Best Home, and the Michelin Guide, among many others.

Based in Vancouver BC, Martin is a Phase One certified professional.

Nik Milner: Toronto CAR, ARCHITECTURE AND CORPORATE PHOTOGRAPHERS

Nik Milner is a consummate professional who makes sure that the detail is sorted before he gets to work. He rises to every challenge thrown at him, and some more.

With over 30 years' experience of professional shooting he continues to provide his knowledge and capabilities to a wide range of clients, overcoming any problems on the way. Instinctively, Nik has patience, understanding and a listen-to attitude that results in great images.

Steve Wilkie: Toronto unit still photographers

Steve Wilkie is a Toronto-based gallery and unit still photographer specialising in the film and television industry. For over 20 years, Steve has photographed both on set unit photography and large scale gallery shoots to support marketing and publicity campaigns.

Today, Steve has a well developed reputation for being easy to work with, collaborative and for understanding the publicity needs for each project.

As a member of IATSE Camera Local 667 in Toronto, a selection of Steve's clients includes NBC/Universal, BBC America, CBS, E one, CTV, Space, Nickelodeon, SyFy, Hallmark and Lionsgate.

Dan Bannister: Toronto fashion photographers

Dan Bannister is a Toronto-based photographer known for his dynamic and exciting advertising, portrait and commercial fashion work. Recognised many times by publications such as Applied Arts, PDN, DigitalPhotoPro and AmericanPhoto, Dan’s unique style, easy going personality and ability to capture the perfect mood at the perfect moment, is something clients such as Honda, Nike, Prada and a host of advertising agencies rely on regularly.

Erich Saide Photography: Vancouver advertising, portrait, celebrity, lifestyle and Swimwear photographers

Erich Saide is an award-winning photographer whose clients come back to him time and time again for his crisp, highly polished imagery. From soft and sensual to edgy and dramatic, his stylised, cleanly executed photos use incredible lighting to capture a diverse range of moods. After more than 13 years in the business, Erich’s body of work spans an impressive breadth of styles and industries.

Born in Kingston, Jamaica and raised in Vancouver, BC, Canada Erich’s passion for photography led him to study commercial photography at Langara College before embarking on a career in music, fashion, commercial and advertising photography, both locally and abroad.

He is thrilled to list among his clients Anna Kosturova Crochet Swimwear, NBA Star Steve Nash, Louis Van Amstel (Dancng With The Stars and LaBlast), Bachelor Season 2 (Good Human Productions), HGTV Carved Kings, Discovery Channel (Property Brothers), Lark Productions (Emergency Room), HGTV, Dawna Friesen and Sophie Louie of Global National News, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Lunchbox Studios (LA), Nickelback, actress Gabrielle Miller, Bestbuy, Readers Digest, TV Week, CMA BC, designer Jason Matlo and actress Serinda Swann, to name a few. His work has also graced the pages of Elle Canada, and is the recipient of the L’Oreal Colour Trophy. For a complete client list visit the clients page of his website.

The studio is located in Vancouver’s historic Gastown district. Highly motivated, energetic and full of passion for his craft, whether it's in the studio, on location, or by the side of a film set, Erich is happiest when he's creating powerful and dynamic images.

Valerie Jodoin Keaton: Montreal music photographers

Valerie J. Keaton is a Canadian photographer whose mastery of portraiture and documentary photography has brought her recognition as one of the world's best portrait photographers. She was the only Canadian selected in the American museum exhibition 'Who Shot Rock & Roll', featuring the 100 best rock photographers, and she has worked for major record labels and celebrities, such as Paul McCartney and the Beastie Boys.

Supported by Mom Creative Industries Agency, Valerie works with strong production teams, thus ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for her clients in music and advertisement and offering them the highest quality photographs.

S1 STUDIOS TORONTO: Toronto Rental Studios and Equipment

When shooting in Canada, look no further than S1 - the country’s finest for studio and location services for still and motion photography. S1’s facilities are conveniently located on Toronto’s downtown east side, while its van services allow for simple deliveries or more complex location packages.

"With S1, it’s simple: you just show up and shoot!"

Clients include Rolling Stone, Elle, Vanity Fair, W, GQ, L’Uomo Vogue, Marie Claire, Entertainment Weekly, People, Sports Illustrated, Variety, ABC Disney, Alliance Atlantis, Fox Searchlight, NBC Universal, Paramount Pictures, SyFy Channel, Paramount Pictures, Hallmark, Nickelodeon, Turner Broadcasting, WB Television Network, and BBC America.

PS4 Studio: Toronto rental studios film

PS4 Studio Toronto offers 920 sq. ft. of shooting space perfectly located at the foot of Lakeshore Blvd and Carlaw Ave, with easy access to airports, hotels, restaurants, equipment rental and prop houses. Clean, bright and beautifully lit, the studio serves international design and advertising agencies. With a full kitchen, hair and make-up area and separate client space, it is the perfect studio for large sets, large groups, events, styling, cooking, eating, meeting and relaxing.

"Everything you need in one place so you can focus on creating your best work."