BYJonathanLevy Media

The Journal

Notes from fourteen years behind the lens in Toronto — what separates a headshot that opens doors from one that gets skipped, what a brand session actually involves, and what high-stakes event coverage really demands.

The Best Corporate Headshot Photographer in Toronto: What Your Photo Is Actually Saying About You

Looking for the best corporate headshot photographer in Toronto? Learn what separates a forgettable headshot from one that opens doors, and how to get it right.

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Behind the Lens at Miss Universe Canada: Three Years as the Official Photographer

Three years, three pageants, hundreds of portraits. Jonathan Levy shares what it's really like photographing Miss Universe Canada in 2023, 2024 & 2025.

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Conference Photographer in Toronto: What a 5-Day International Medical Conference Actually Demands

What does it take to cover a 5-day international medical conference? Inside Jonathan Levy's work with the Ehlers-Danlos Society, and what it means for your event.

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What to Expect at a Brand Photography Session in Toronto: From Inquiry to Final Gallery

Never booked a brand photography session before? Here's exactly what happens before, during, and after your shoot with a Toronto brand photographer.

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How Toronto Businesses Are Using Content Photography to Drive Sales (And Why Yours Should Too)

Content photography isn't a nice-to-have, it's a sales tool. See how Toronto brands convert better with professional imagery.

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Event Photography in Toronto: What Galas, Charity Events, and Corporate Functions Actually Require

Not all event photographers are equal. Learn what separates professional gala & corporate event photography in Toronto, and what you lose by skimping.

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Editorial Portrait Photography in Toronto: What Harper's Bazaar Style Means for Your Brand

Editorial portrait photography in Toronto, the approach behind Harper's Bazaar-level images and how it applies to executive and brand portraits.

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Actor Headshots in Toronto: What Casting Directors Are Actually Looking For (And What Gets You Ignored)

Toronto actors: your headshot is your first audition. Here's exactly what casting directors want to see, and how to get those shots right.

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What Brand Photography Actually Changes for a Toronto Business

What actually changes when a Toronto business fixes its brand photography, drawn from patterns across 14 years of client engagements.

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Corporate Holiday Party Photographer in Toronto: What to Settle Before November

Planning a corporate holiday party in Toronto? What to settle with your photographer before November: timeline, lighting, consent and delivery.

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How to Brief an Event Photographer: What to Send Before the Night

How to brief an event photographer in Toronto: the timeline, shot list and VIP list to send beforehand so nothing important is missed on the night.

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Fashion Lookbook and Campaign Photography in Toronto: How to Brief It

Briefing a fashion photographer in Toronto for a lookbook or campaign? What to decide on styling, casting, usage and delivery before the shoot day.

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Headshot, Personal Brand Shoot or Brand Campaign: Which One Do You Need?

Headshot, personal brand shoot or full brand campaign? A Toronto photographer explains the difference and how to pick the one that fits your goal.

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