The Birth of a Toronto Photographer

The Snapshot

I’m a Toronto-based portrait and headshot photographer specializing in moody, editorial-style studio portraits that capture the emotion of the moment, not the pose of the day.

The Full Picture

I’ve been a creator all my life. Long before I picked up a camera, I was a writer — chasing stories, observing people, and eventually publishing my sci-fi novel in 2022. Writing taught me how to find the underlying truth in a character. Photography became a natural extension of that instinct: a way of writing with light instead of words.

I started my career in real estate photography, mastering the technical side of the craft. But the more I photographed people, the more I realized where my heart really lived: portraiture that reveals character, depth, and authenticity.

Today, I specialize in:

  • Editorial portraits

  • Personal branding and Corporate Photography

  • Professional headshots for actors, creatives, and entrepreneurs

  • Moody black-and-white studio portraits

My goal is the same in every session: to find the moment of truth—the expression, the spark, the emotion—that tells your story.

I’m not interested in trendy poses. I’m interested in you: your presence, your personality, your power.

If you're looking for portraits that feel personal, expressive, and timeless, I’d love to create something unforgettable with you.

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🎥 Featured Interview: Studio Talk with Headshots Matter

Warren joins Dwayne Brown of Headshots Matter to talk about authenticity, emotion, and the art of portraiture.

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