Quality and Originality still have value

posted by: carty on January 12th, 2012

We live in the most image savvy time there has ever been. Never before have every day people been so knowledgable about photography, photographers. What photographers they like and who they don’t like. Photographers styles. The photographer is the new superstar, whether it’s shooting with a point and shoot, iPhone, or a DSLR. The photosharing [...]

Create your own legend.

posted by: carty on January 10th, 2012

How I became a photographer is a long story. I started making pictures and developing black and white when I was 14. I’ve had much photographic education, through high school and at Ryerson University where I studied Stills. I shot my first model at 18, got a studio when I was 21, shot my first [...]

Happy New Year

posted by: carty on January 1st, 2012

From my Camera last night to your computer this morning. I’m wishing you the best year of your life. Stay positive. May 2012 bring all your dreams to reality. Camera: Canon 7D Lens: Canon EF 20MM 2.8 Flash: Canon 430EX Modifier: Gary Fong Exposure: 1/64 at f/2.8 ISO 400.

Model Resource Interview

posted by: carty on December 27th, 2011

I recently had the pleasure of being profiled on Modelresource. I’ve known Dan Grant as an agent and model scout for as long as I can remember. He’s an amazing industry insider and if you are trying to model or be a photographer, his website and photographer meet ups are worth investigating. I’ve included the [...]

A Modern Man

posted by: carty on December 26th, 2011

A Modern Man. Camera: Canon 7D Lens: Canon EF 100mm 2.8 Macro Exposure: 1/640 at f/4.5 ISO 100

Rush

posted by: carty on December 24th, 2011

The Rush of Christmas. Camera: Canon 7D Lens: Canon EF 100mm Macro Exposure: 1/13 at f/9 ISO 100

Velo

posted by: carty on December 23rd, 2011

I have this thing lately for birds in flight. I shot this on a cold Tuesday afternoon where I found myself with numb hands and feeling like I wasn’t seeing much to shoot. I’m not sure why I grabbed this frame, but I’m glad I did. Camera: Canon 7D Lens: Canon EF 100mm 2.8 Macro [...]

Street Style – Anna Ry

posted by: carty on December 2nd, 2011

Some street style on a Friday afternoon. I spotted Anna Ry on King West at Spadina. @anechkabanana wears a white yeti coat. Camera: Canon 7D Lens: Canon EF 100mm 2.8 macro Exposure: 1/100 @ f/2.8 @ 400 ISO

Krista Madison pt 2

posted by: carty on November 23rd, 2011

An hour in my studio with Krista Madison. Part 2. Camera: Canon 7D Lenses: Canon EF 50mm 1.4 / Canon EF 100mm 2.8 macro

Krista Madison pt 1

posted by: carty on November 21st, 2011

An hour with Krista Madison in my studio. More to come later this week. Camera: Canon 7D Lenses: Canon EF 50mm 1.4 / Canon EF 100mm 2.8 macro