by Kirsten McGoey | Apr 4, 2024 | Ajax, Ajax headshot photographer, Ajax headshot photographer, Bowmanville, Bowmanville headshot photographer, Brooklin, Brooklin headshot photographer, Business Content, 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, Political Photography, Port Perry, Scarborough, Storytelling, Trinity Design, Uxbridge, Uxbridge headshot photographer, Whitby headshot photographer
Creating effective photographic storytelling is unique to each person and the service they provide. Ryan Turnbull is a local MP in Whitby, Ontario and reached out to document his working day for his constiuent website. This site serves as a hub of information and a connection point for Whitby constituents to reach out to Ryan and his staff about key issues concerning the Whitby riding. In addition, there are links to many key services provided by the Federal Goverment – such as passports, old age security, the CRA and many more.
(above) Ryan connecting with staff who showed him how they work in the centre and tested out some machines together.
(below) Ryan shown in the Whitby Public Library – a stunning building designed in 2005 by Shore Tilbe Irwin and Partners (now Perkins+Will).
“My name is Ryan Turnbull and I am your MP for the riding of Whitby in Ontario, Canada: a fast-growing and diverse community just east of Toronto.(-) I am passionate about social issues as well as building a sustainable, eco-responsible economy.” (quote from website)
Telling the story of Ryan Turnbull, MP involved visiting his real constituents all over Whitby. Showing real people engaging with Ryan in community hubs, on campus at Durham College and businesses throughout Whitby allowed for great storytelling alongside connecting in real time with constituents, students, faculty and business owners. Ryan has been the Whitby MP since 2019.
Below: Ryan is shown at the Whitby Seniors Centre in the cafeteria engaged with constituents who know him well and had a hearty discussion on local issues.
Above (1): Ryan making espresso at Bistro ’67. (2) At the Maker’s Hub with Cheryl experiencing the confetti throws from her live shows during COVID. (3) Learning some paddy making skills in the food school at Durham College. (4) Testing the machines with Elliot at the Abilities Centre.
Above: Ryan is shown in a Durham College’s Mechanical Technician – Elevating Devices as a professor runs through servicing an escalator alongside students.
Above: Ryan is shown in a Durham College’s farm fresh and accessible year-round container which grows food; think shipping container with a hydroponic equipment that create rows of “bunk beds” for growing food even on the coldest Canadian winter days.
Kirsten McGoey | Visual Storyteller
by Kirsten McGoey | Apr 3, 2024 | Ajax, Bowmanville, Brooklin, Business Content, Durham Region, Modern, Oshawa, photographer, Photography, Port Perry, Portraits, Scarborough, Storytelling, Trinity Design, Uxbridge, Whitby
The successful business photography we created for The Community Concert Band of Whitby was created to bring to life a story of people of all ages, skin tones and different instruments. They come together to create stories for their own audiences with the blend of flutes, saxes, trumpets, clarinets and oboes, percussion and drums, french horns, the basoon and the tuba.
“The Community Concert Band of Whitby (CCBW) is a community-oriented organization with a mission to create a thriving social and musical space for amateur musicians to share their musical interests and skills with the public and with one another.”
To create the images we took an evening to capture one of the bands while they practiced in their normal music room location. As the band warmed up and played I captured the natural chemistry between members, focused on the instruments each band members played and had the privilege to meet each section, their members and their instruments. I have a complicated relationship with my 3 years as a clarinet player before art captured my soul and my storytelling moved in a vastly different direction.
“Embrace the experience, and let the music unfold in harmony alongside your love for music.”
With a full website refresh on the horizon we broke down each group and photographed them together in the music room so you can see the people behind the music. Simple portraits that showcase the teams of instruments that make the whole “band” is now for viewing on their website.
Preparing for each concert is a team effort. Conductor Lisa works with the sections to weave together music magic. I have to admit as I was creating images I was often taken by the music – which has always been transformative for me – singing to a song from Les Miserable or other well known melodies.
For conductor Lisa we paired with our Business Package a headshot session at our studio. We chose the teal blue paper to compliment the overall blue in the band’s logo and created a strong modern portrait without and (shown) with the baton. In studio we can up the quality of the image and control light to ensure a strong, professional portrait reflective of the leader of the band and the strong community Lisa conducts. In the image below I paired her headshot with an image from the rehearsal shoot to give a strong sense of her purpose in this social media share.
Behind the Baton
Conductor, Lisa Puccia, BME hails from the “East Coast. (-) Lisa’s musical journey began with a childhood steeped in piano, clarinet, and saxophone studies. From lively community theatre performances to various band ensembles, her passion for music became evident early on. Lisa pursued her musical education at the University of Prince Edward Island, earning a degree in the Bachelor of Music Program.
Afterward, Lisa ventured to the close-knit community of Piccadilly, NL, where she shared her love for music and English as an educator. Since 2005, she has been a dedicated teacher within the Durham Catholic District School Board, leaving an indelible mark on her students through the transformative power of music.”
Kirsten McGoey | Visual Storyteller
by Kirsten McGoey | Feb 18, 2024 | Christmas Photos, Durham Region, Local Business, Modern, Photography, Storytelling, Trinity Design, Whitby
Not only did I have the honour of capturing event photography of the Whitby Santa Claus parade this year, I also redesigned the Santa Claus parade float with my fellow members of the Rotary Club of Whitby. We crafted an overall redesign of the float and added in some key elements to bring it all together, including large lollipops, fur collars for the reindeer and popcorn strings to name but a few of the extras we wove into the already amazing original float.
I have long been a fan of Santa Claus parades and attended my hometown parade in Bowmanville with my parents and my own kids long after we moved to Whitby. The small town parade was always my choice over the city parade and it always will be. The magic is tangible, as I walked along the float kids eyes just light up when they see Santa Claus and Mrs Claus.
If you need coverage of your parade sign me up. I love the marching bands, the dance companies, the flag twirlers, the bagpipes and the clown cars. The stories of bright faces on the young and the old alike. The belief in Santa Claus is palpable – eyes alight and smiles grow on everyone. Kids gasp and wave, knowing Santa saw them and wished them all a Very Merry Christmas.
Visual Storyteller | Kirsten McGoey | Trinity Design Whitby
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 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
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