by Kirsten McGoey | Mar 12, 2024 | Ajax, Ajax headshot photographer, Bowmanville, Bowmanville headshot photographer, Brooklin, Brooklin headshot photographer, Business Content, Corporate, Courtice headshot photographer, Durham Region, Headshot, Local Business, Markham, Modern, Orono headshot photographer, Oshawa, Oshawa headshot photographer, photographer, Photography, Pickering headshot photographer, Pickering headshot photographer, Port Perry, Portraits, Scarborough, The Corporate Group Experience, Trinity Design, Uxbridge, Uxbridge headshot photographer, Whitby, Whitby headshot photographer
Needing a newly refreshed headshot was top of mind when I was first approached about this headshot session in my studio in Whitby. Kiron came to me he was job hunting and needed a refresh not only for the search but for his Linked In Profile and all social media image touch points.
Headshot sessions start with the key question we ask on all our business cards:
What story do you want to tell?
We spent some time reviewing how the images would be used – mainly for social media touch points such as Linked In. Picked a solid blue backdrop so his portraits are modern and kept away from mottled backgrounds which shout Sears Portrait studio from the turn of the century and my own childhood portraits.
Kiron is tall, over 6 feet, so posing is key to showcase his height. We even pushed the rules aside to allow him to mix patterns with a favourite shirt and his checked suit. No need for a tie for that one – I like that it shows his personality in balance with more corporate styling in the other two images.
Our studio carries some dress shirts in sizes M to 3XL but we always suggest bringing in a few options for suits, sports jackets and casual wear when attending a headshot session. As Kiron shows one suit can do it all but we are happy to help you figure out which choices will highlight you best from a wider range of wardrobe selections. There is no right way but your session fee includes our consultation so feel free to send us options.
Are you looking to refresh your headshot in 2024? The investment is essential in this post pandemic world as we continue to Zoom, frequent social media and connect often in digital form before we get to meet in person.
What story would YOU like to tell? Connect to us using our CONNECT form to start the process: Connect Form
Kirsten McGoey | Visual Storyteller
by Kirsten McGoey | Mar 9, 2024 | Ajax, Bowmanville, Brooklin, Durham Region, Events, Markham, Oshawa, Port Perry, Scarborough, Sports Photography, Storytelling, Whitby
Event photography when it involves capturing images of Rivalry Week for Henry Street High School. What is Rivalry Week? It is a friendly, yearly competition that goes back to the early eighties according to some sources and others early 1990s. I was in high school back in the eighties in a nearby town and it’s so fun as an adult so many year later to be hired to take photos of the events.
The week starts on Monday with a pep rally at each school where they hand out t-shirts to the students lucky enough to get one of the 200 seats for the Basketball and Volleyball games. Basketball is typically played Tuesday and the Volleyball Wednesday, then the seating expands for the Hockey Game at Iroquois Park Sports Centre. Seats on one side are filled with Henry and Anderson students and on the opposite side stands reflect those schools with feeder schools and loved ones from each community.
SHOWN: Various images from warm up, game play and student/staff interaction during the event.
SHOWN: Various images including referees, student crowds, and so much more.
If you were to attend this event I am going to add some of my tips to make it the best experience:
+ Wear lots of your school colours.
+ Eat a good breakfast and get hydrated, you will be burning some energy cheering in the stands.
+ Do not wear heavy clothing, it is going to be very hot in the gyms. Sandals, shorts and light clothing will help keep you cool during the event.
+ For the hockey games you can wear a few more layers but it still gets pretty warm in the stands.
+ Sing along with all the songs. No one can hear you anyhow and it’s so much fun.
+ High five the mascot. Thank the band.
+ While it is fun when your home team is winning you will still have fun if you lose a game or two.
+ Bring some money for the hockey game so you can buy drinks and pizza.
+ Be sure to clean up after yourselves, many hands make light work is true.
HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE ENTIRE EXPERIENCE.
Kirsten McGoey | Visual Storyteller
by Kirsten McGoey | Jan 26, 2024 | Ajax, Bowmanville, Brooklin, Durham Region, Markham, Oshawa, Photography, Port Perry, Scarborough, Uxbridge, Whitby
Image Above: Dr. Patricia Lam and Dr. Jenn Nguyen are shown in the lobby of their dental office in Whitby in scrubs and wearing dental glasses around their necks.
Our briefing from Birch Dental was to create natural light images that were in tune with the overall brand and office design which promotes a clean, minimal, peaceful vibe. “Branding is the process of creating a distinct identity for a business in the minds of your target audience and the general population.” (quote: Shopify Blog) Knowing your brand intent from the start creates a seamless experience for the client no matter which touch point you enter from or what media experience they have.
Image Above: Image of the front lobby and the front signage outside the office. As their website states the “space was specially designed to make this goal a reality through its clean, minimal, peaceful vibe.”
The office is a modern space with wood details, soft grey walls and modern black accent walls in metal and glass. While being treated custom videos of sea life float past, showing a turtle exploring a reef across the ocean floor.
The office is located in North Whitby, Ontario and open extended hours to accommodate your busy schedule.
Image Above: Dr. Jenn Nguyen are shown in the lobby of her dental office in Whitby in scrubs and wearing dental glasses around her neck.
Image Above: The office sterilization area is housed off the hallway and continues the modern, clean, minimal, peaceful vibe.
Creating content for your business does not have to happen all at once and we would love to help you start the process. We have several packages that will allow you to create content that aligns with your brand (not our own).
Kirsten McGoey, Visual Storyteller, Trinity Design Photography
by Kirsten McGoey | Jul 15, 2023 | Ajax, Ajax headshot photographer, Bowmanville, Bowmanville headshot photographer, Brooklin, Brooklin headshot photographer, Courtice headshot photographer, Durham Region, Headshot, Local Business, Markham, Modern, Orono headshot photographer, Oshawa, Oshawa headshot photographer, Photography, Pickering headshot photographer, Pickering headshot photographer, Port Perry, Scarborough, Storytelling, The Corporate Group Experience, Trinity Design, Uxbridge, Uxbridge headshot photographer, Whitby, Whitby headshot photographer, Wizardry
Last summer we created some new content for local Brooklin chiropractor Dr. du Quensay. Her clinic is located at 134 Baldwin St. N. with ample parking in site for patients.
Our initial consultation we discussed what her business content would be used for. In her case a website was being recreated and she had very specific visions for how and what content she wanted to see in the new site.
We knew we wanted to feature the clinic from the street so patients who are new to the practice could find the building from the road. In addition, to show the gardens near the parking area which ties into the overall brand.
Not to be left out Dr. du Quensay’s story are her two dogs who she and her husband walk throughout the downtown every day. We found some time during the session to walk downtown and capture them on a local bench.
Website: https://www.connecttolife.ca/
Kirsten McGoey | Visual Storyteller | Trinity Design Photography
by Kirsten McGoey | Jul 3, 2023 | Ajax, Bowmanville, Brooklin, Business Content, Corporate, Durham Region, Local Business, Magic, Modern, Oshawa, photographer, Photography, Plant based eating, Scarborough, Storytelling, Trinity Design, Uxbridge, Vegan, Whitby
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the REVISED Whitby Digital Food Guide 2023.
We created content for the following amazing businesses in town which you can find below:
@brunchand_co
@maritos.coffee
@manhattin.eatery
@bangrakca
@thestationbake
@thejerkhousewhitby
@baltiindian
@osakafoodmarketwhitby
@surf_kitchen
@thethirstyjester
@bigboysburgerwhitby
@smashkitchen
We created fresh new content for these amazing local Whitby businesses and launched this DIGITAL ONLY publication in early June 2023. Grab a meal after perusing the pages which then link you to the establishment of your choice to book a reservation, order pick up or delivery. After the pandemic eating in person is back in fashion and these amazing entrepreneurs are delighted to have you back in the seats.
As a food destination Whitby has become well known in the Greater Toronto Area and the Durham Region for our food selection – from fine dining to gourmet doughnies and so much more.
Our craft breweries are a breath of fresh air with owners collaborating with other local businesses to make unqiue libations. You just cannot beat Whitby for a night out or a meal in with family and friends.
Kirsten McGoey | Visual Storyteller | Trinity Design Photography
by Kirsten McGoey | Jan 19, 2023 | Ajax, Ajax headshot photographer, Ajax headshot photographer, Bowmanville, Bowmanville headshot photographer, Brooklin, Brooklin headshot photographer, Business Content, Corporate, Courtice headshot photographer, Durham Region, Headshot, Local Business, Magic, Markham, Modern, Orono headshot photographer, Oshawa, Oshawa headshot photographer, photographer, Photography, Pickering headshot photographer, Pickering headshot photographer, Port Perry, Trinity Design, Uxbridge, Uxbridge headshot photographer, Whitby, Whitby headshot photographer
A business brand is one of your most valuable tools. It is also okay to not have been born with the ability to write copy, take photos and film video. The most professional approach is to bring in the professionals who can help you build a brand that tells your story.
That is just what this amazing business owner did when she hired us. She worked with a business coach to redesign her business, website and after researching she decided to connect with us to do her photos.
Clients spend time telling us what they need so we can provide the package that fits their needs and budget. We do a walk through to determine the best way to capture the images that line up with their brand.
Images can be functional – like showing the room you work in or the front of the building (if applicable). Melissa has a warm and welcoming massage room with black out curtains, a soft teal paint on the wall and a warm wood floor. A photo conveys this quickly so your client knows how it will feel in the space, exception the lights would be dimmed here.
Images can show you at work, we captured many images of Melissa doing her craft (fully lit for storytelling purposes). Her services range from massage services, mobile massages, Craniosacral therapy, Integrative manual therapy and infant massage.
We also picked a few of the tools she uses and sells to allow her to showcase them in social media posts that will drive back to her website. The images are in the same shoot and feel connected to the overall branding.
Business: Parents Therapeutic Massage of Durham
Website: https://parentsmassage.com/
Email: melissa@parentsmassage.com
We are delighted with the final images on the website and we highly encourage you to look Melissa up.
Kirsten McGoey | Trinity Design | Visual Storyteller
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