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  • Untitled portrait - Toronto, 2011
    Father jpg
  • Black and white location portrait of Mike at the Beaches in Toronto
    Mike
  • Portrait in black and white of Moses. He is 'the hardest working man in Kensington Market'. An ambitious small business owner/entrepreneur that started on the street, he now has his own store.<br />
Photo made in Kensington Market, Toronto
    Moses at Kensington Market jpg
  • Portrait in black and white of Moses. He is 'the hardest working man in Kensington Market'. An ambitious small business owner/entrepreneur that started on the street, he now has his own store.<br />
Seen in front of a Marcus Garvey wall hanging displayed in his store.<br />
Photo made in Kensington Market, Toronto
    Moses with Marcus Garvey jpg
  • Black and white portrait of Juan Carlos González Tamayo, Strategy Coordinator, Northern Tropical Andes Conservation Program, The Nature Conservancy. Photo made in Ecuador.
    Juan Carlos González Tamayo jpg
  • Travel portrait of Maracatu Dancer during Carnaval in Olinda, Brazil
    Maracatu Dancer
  • Ryoko jpg
  • This studio shot portrays the friendly, elegance of Simone
    Simone jpg
  • untitled jpg
  • Untitled 2009.jpg
  • Emily jpg
  • Djiki jpg
  • Stephanie jpg
  • Emily on Rooftop in Toronto - 2012
    Emily jpg
  • Urban Joy
  • Black and white location portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Duam on their 30th anniversary.<br />
Photo made in Kensington Market, Toronto
    Mr. and Mrs. Duam
  • Portrait of Luciana, Salvador, Brazil
    Portrait of Luciana, Salvador, Brazil
  • Photo of guide extraordinaire: Francois Duc and his mentor. Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
    Photo of my guide extraordinaire: Fr..azil
  • Black and white portrait of Scott Billett; builder extraordinaire and proud father. Image made outside of Owen Sound, Ontario.
    Scott jpg
  • Portrait session with Emily McIntyre on January 26, 2012. All photos are made on location with existing light. We shot at the Royal Ontario Museum, The Conservatory of Music, Emily's residence and on the streets of the Danforth community.
    EMILY 2012 JANUARY
  • When we arrived to visit Maestro Valdez it was to buy some of his ceramic art. He was renowned for using a very ancient method of working. After choosing the pieces I asked for permission to make some photos of him working - he graciously agreed. After I got my gear out of the car he proceeded to open up his studio and home to me, introducing me to his immediate family. I remember the face of a man who'd worked hard throughout a tough life yet remained humble before his earthen materials, devoted to his craft and his family.
    Esteban Valdez jpg
  • Black and white location portrait of Maestro Esteban Valdes made while documenting his life, work, and community in St Miguel de Allende, Mexico
    Esteban Valdez jpg
  • When I met David he had been in Ecuador since the Viet Nam war in the early seventies. He was a great companion and guide into the interior of Ecuador
    David, Ecuador jpg
  • Black and white location portrait of Joel
    Joel in Ecuador jpg
  • This portrait of Mark shows some of the intensity and passion that he brings to his concert photography
    Mark jpg
  • Location portrait of Juan Carlos Tamares Gonzalez at the magnificient Hacienda Cusin located near Otovalo, Ecuador
    Juan Carlos Tamares Gonsalez at Haci..ador
  • Emily, Toronto - 2012.jpg
  • Emily, Toronto…2012.jpg
  • Emily at the R.O.M. in Toronto - 2012
    Emily jpg
  • Shandra jpg
  • Cadet, Toronto - 2011
    Cadet jpg
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Shandra.jpg
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Adegboyega Najeem Hammed.jpg
  • Oon was in one of my workshops at Harborfront in Toronto.....this image shows the beautiful spirit he carries.
    Oon jpg
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Wendy jpg
  • Wendy - Toronto, 2009
    Wendy jpg
  • Made during a presentation of Children's Lands program by  founder Joaquin Leguia at Cape Croker - Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
    Wilmer jpg
  • Young boy near Los Golondrinas, Ecua...jpg
  • Photo of El Diablo at Carnaval - Olinda, Brazil
    Photo of El Diablo at Carnaval - Oli..azil
  • Family of Cecelia Perez at Casa de Cecilia, Mindo, Ecuador
    Family of Cecelia Perez at Mindo, Ec..ador
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Atul jpg
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Fabio .jpg
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Glenn.jpg
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Glenn.jpg
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Cailey .jpg
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Fabio jpg.
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Jen .jpg
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Maria.jpg
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Huan
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Stephanie jpg
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Glenn jpg
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Atul jpg
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Maria.jpg
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Fabio jpg
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Mandaza.jpg
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Stephanie jpg
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Huan jpg
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Mandaza.jpg
  • From the Soul Series, Toronto 2012
    Josée.jpg
  • I met this Elder out on the street in Havana, Cuba where he was all bundled up to keep warm during the 'chilly' season.
    Cuban Elder jpg
  • Lee-Ann 2010
    Lee-Ann 2010
  • Roberto Griot is a masterful painter who is renowned for his powerful Afro-Brazilian subject matter and unique style. <br />
During our session he spoke about creativity and the meaning of his work, which he hoped 'would cause a revolution based on love.' Meanwhile his two sons played in the different rooms of the second story studio. When we were finished he called in his two sons, put his arms around them and said '"these two are my favorite creations." <br />
<br />
Sadly he passed away July 1, 2015. His studio and gallery are in the Pelourinho District of Salvador da Bahia, Brasil.
    Roberto Griot and Sons, Salvador da ...jpg
  • Lazarus - the King of the group Maracatu Nação Pernambuco - in Olinda, Brazil. Taken during a break in their rehearsal for Carnaval. I will always remember his generosity of spirit and kindness....a very good leader.<br />
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 The Maracatu de nação style has origins in the investiture ceremonies of the Reis do Congo (Kings of Congo), who were slaves that occupied leadership roles within the slave community. When slavery was abolished in Brazil in 1888, the institution of the Kings of Congo ceased to exist. Nonetheless, nações continued to choose symbolic leaders and evoke coronation ceremonies for those leaders. Although a maracatu performance is secular, traditional nações are grouped around Candomblé or Jurema (Afro-Brazilian religions) terreiros (bases) and the principles of Candomblé infuse their activities.<br />
Traditional nações perform by parading with a drumming group of 80-100, a singer and chorus, and a coterie of dancers and stock characters including the king and queen. Dancers and stock characters dress and behave to imitate the Portuguese royal court of the Baroque period.
    Lazarus, Maracatu King - Olinda, Bra...jpg
  • Black and white location portrait of Sarita in Ecuador.
    Black and white location portrait of..dor.
  • This is a location portrait of Wendy, a gifted photographer and web site designer. Photo made in Toronto.
    Wendy in black and white
  • Carnaval Diablo, Olinda, Brazil .jpg
  • Veiled Woman jpg
  • Saul Lederman is a partner of PIKTO in Toronto
    Saul Lederman
  • Roberto Griot - Artist - Salvador de...jpg
  • Salvador.jpg
  • Juan Carlos Tamayo Gonsález at Hacienda Cusin, Ecuador
    Juan Carlos González Tamayo jpg
  • Ed
  • Steve Kean is a performance photographer who has a  deep understanding of jazz
    Steve Kean
  • Fred jpg
  • Mexico.jpg
  • Afro Brazilian artist Gil Abelha
    Artist, Gil Abelha - Salvador de Ba..azil
  • Maggie
  • Brazil 2003-39-Edit.jpg
  • Ballerina
  • I found this iconic cookware from Salvador de Bahia in a market near the Pelourinho district.
    Cookware in the Market, Salvador da ...jpg
  • Brazil 2003-37.jpg
  • Salvador.jpg
  • Black and white studio portraits-6.jpg
  • Toronto based documentary photography Johan H-Campbell is a gifted visual story teller.
    Johan jpg
  • Orianna
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