I’m an East York family photographer, a dad, a sunset-chaser, a pizza-slinger, and someone who is probably thinking about the next canoe trip as soon as I walk in the door from the last one.
I like quiet lakes, golden-hour light, strong coffee, homemade sourdough, and the kind of family adventure where we push a little past comfortable and end up glad we did.
I photograph families because I know how quickly ordinary days become the ones you wish you could step back into and live again.
Traveling and the outdoors have always been a big part of my life.
I love the kind of places that make you slow down a bit like the old pine forests and quiet lakes of Temagami, the hills and lochs of Scotland, a trail that takes longer than expected, or a campsite that seemed like a better idea before the bug infested portages.
These are the places that taught me to notice small things. The way light changes at the end of the day. The way kids explore when no one is rushing them. The way a family settles into itself when there is room to breathe.
Our family adventures are usually a mix of exploring, laughing, and managing at least one snack-related emergency. (Thank you for saving the day Goldfish crackers!)
I love seeing the world through my daughter’s eyes, whether she’s skipping stones, finding tiny treasures on a trail, or turning a simple walk into a full expedition.
My wife, Leanne, is more of a bed-and-breakfast person, which is fair. She loves to travel and kindly tolerates my wilder ideas, especially if there is tea, a real bed, and time to read somewhere in the plan.
Somehow, we make it work. A little comfort, a little adventure, and a lot of “next time we’re packing less.”
When I’m not outside, I’m usually baking, reading, gaming, making pizza, or trying to keep sourdough alive like it is a second pet.
Our newest addition is Roxie, a mini schnauzer who has very quickly made herself an important part of the household. Small dog. Big opinions. Very strong belief that she should be involved in whatever is happening.
I’m also learning Spanish, partly because I love connecting with people when we travel and partly because ordering tacos with confidence feels like a life skill. (Así que, si prefieres hablar en español, mándame un mensajito y di ‘hola.)
Around home, I’m happiest with coffee nearby, something good in the oven, Roxie underfoot, and enough quiet to pretend I’m going to read before falling asleep on the couch.
My love for photography started with my dad’s old Minolta 35mm camera.
I loved the slowness of it. Manual settings, careful framing, waiting for the right bit of light. Even then, I liked that photography made me pay attention.
With only 24 exposures for the whole trip, I had to slow down and make each one count
For a while, I photographed weddings. Then the pandemic happened, my daughter arrived, and the work started to shift.
Becoming a dad changed what I noticed. The small hand in yours. The wild laugh. The ordinary scene that somehow says everything.
That is what pulled me toward family photography.
My Guilty Pleasure
Secret Talent
Magic, seriously.
Fave Travel Experience
Camping across Nova Scotia with the family
Usually Craving
Pizza, Mexican food
Favorite Places to Camp
Algonquin, Temagami and crown land.
Favourite Drink
Currently Binging
Arcane
Something Unexpected
I can speak Spanish pretty well!
Since becoming a dad, I understand family photos differently.
It is not just about having a nice picture of everyone smiling. It is about seeing the life you are in while you are still in it.
The way your child fits in your arms right now. The way they run toward you. The way your family laughs when nobody is trying too hard.
I want families to have photos that feel like them, not a overstylized version they barely recognize.
And I want those photos to become something they can actually live with: on the wall, in an album, somewhere your kids can see every day.
ell me a little about the season you are in, the people you love, and what you are hoping to remember.
You do not need a perfect plan. We’ll figure out the details together.
