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Angela Holmyard Photography

I am my happiest when I have my camera in my hands. Photography to me is an outlet for creativity and a form of stress release.

My speciality is portraiture and I get great satisfaction from capturing the true essence of beauty found in all of us.

09/02/2026

1950s Fashion Behind the Scenes Editorial Shoot

Some photo shoots are about creating beautiful portraits. Others are about building an entire world. This 1950s fashion-inspired editorial was one of those shoots where storytelling became just as important as the final image. The concept was to create the feeling of stepping behind the curtain of a glamorous 1950s photo session, the moments before the flash, the quiet preparation, the teamwork, the energy between creative people making something beautiful together....

Some photo shoots are about creating beautiful portraits. Others are about building an entire world. This 1950s fashion-inspired editorial was one of those shoots where storytelling became just as important as the final image. The concept was to create the feeling of stepping behind the...

08/26/2026

Ottawa Actor Headshots | Marianne Snow

There is something especially enjoyable about photographing actors because every expression, outfit, and subtle change in posture can become an entirely different character. Actor headshots are about much more than creating beautiful images. They are about building a collection of photographs that feel authentic while showcasing range and casting possibilities. I recently had the pleasure of photographing local actor Marianne Snow in the studio for a new set of headshots....

There is something especially enjoyable about photographing actors because every expression, outfit, and subtle change in posture can become an entirely different character. Actor headshots are about much more than creating beautiful images. They are about building a collection of photographs that f...

08/19/2026

Outdoor Portraits with Alex Chabot represented by Angie’s Models

This was my second time photographing Alex Chabot, who is represented by Angie's Models, and I was just as excited to work with him again. Alex is one of those people who makes a photoshoot easy. He's friendly, easygoing, and always up for trying new ideas, which makes the creative process feel effortless. Since it was summer, we decided to take advantage of the weather and head outdoors instead of staying in the studio....

This was my second time photographing Alex Chabot, who is represented by Angie’s Models, and I was just as excited to work with him again. Alex is one of those people who makes a photoshoot easy. He’s friendly, easygoing, and always up for trying new...

08/12/2026

Handmade Knitwear and Spring Light | Portrait Session with Mel

One of the things I’ve been loving lately is allowing my different creative worlds to overlap. Photography has always been my main artistic outlet, but over the past while I’ve also been reconnecting with slower, more hands-on creative hobbies like knitting. Recently, I finished a handmade scarf for my friend Mel’s birthday, and once it was completed, I immediately knew I wanted to document it through photography as well....

One of the things I’ve been loving lately is allowing my different creative worlds to overlap. Photography has always been my main artistic outlet, but over the past while I’ve also been reconnecting with slower, more hands-on creative hobbies like knitting. Recently, I finished a...

08/05/2026

Finding Stories Between the Sidewalk Cracks | Downtown Portraits with Celeste

Some of my favourite creative shoots begin with very little planning. My friend Neil, a local photographer, and I decided it would be fun to head downtown together, explore the city, and see what kind of images we could create along the way. Rather than arriving with a detailed shot list or specific locations in mind, we wanted to leave room for spontaneity and discovery....

Some of my favourite creative shoots begin with very little planning. My friend Neil, a local photographer, and I decided it would be fun to head downtown together, explore the city, and see what kind of images we could create along the way. Rather than...

07/29/2026

Floral Guitar Portraits with Maria Steller

When spring arrives in Ottawa, it always feels fleeting. One minute the world is grey and sleeping, and the next there are blossoms everywhere demanding to be noticed before they disappear again. This year, I wanted to fully lean into that season by exploring flowers in portraiture and incorporating them into a variety of different photographic styles before spring slipped away....

When spring arrives in Ottawa, it always feels fleeting. One minute the world is grey and sleeping, and the next there are blossoms everywhere demanding to be noticed before they disappear again. This year, I wanted to fully lean into that season by exploring flowers...

07/22/2026

Spring in Bloom | Vintage Inspired Floral Portraits with Rebecca Jayne

Spring in Canada always feels far too short. After months of snow, grey skies, and waiting for colour to return to the world, I find myself wanting to hold onto the season for as long as possible. This year, that meant creating a series of floral-inspired portrait sessions that celebrated spring before it disappeared again. This session with Montreal model Rebecca Jayne became one of my favourite expressions of that idea....

Spring in Canada always feels far too short. After months of snow, grey skies, and waiting for colour to return to the world, I find myself wanting to hold onto the season for as long as possible. This year, that meant creating a series of...

07/15/2026

1,000 People Project | Saif at the Alexandra Bridge

The 1,000 People Project is an ongoing personal project centered around photographing a wide variety of individuals and creating a visual record of the people who make up our communities. The goal is not perfection or polished performances, but authenticity, connection, and documenting people as they are in this moment in time. Every person brings something different to the project, whether through their style, personality, story, or energy in front of the camera....

The 1,000 People Project is an ongoing personal project centered around photographing a wide variety of individuals and creating a visual record of the people who make up our communities. The goal is not perfection or polished performances, but authenticity, connection, and documenting people as...

07/08/2026

ELLE — Meus Talent Agency | Actor Headshots

Elle is an actor represented by Meus Talent Agency who recently shaved her head and needed updated headshots to reflect that change. There’s something really powerful about capturing someone in a moment of transition like that, when their look shifts and they’re stepping into a slightly different version of themselves. For the session, Elle brought in Yelena for makeup, who did an incredible job....

Elle is an actor represented by Meus Talent Agency who recently shaved her head and needed updated headshots to reflect that change. There’s something really powerful about capturing someone in a moment of transition like that, when their look shifts and they’re stepping into a...

07/02/2026

ALEICIA — Angie’s Models Toronto | Letting the Session Unfold

Aleicia reached out to collaborate on an artistic session, originally envisioning a shoot in a library. The idea itself was beautiful and well thought out, but it didn’t align with how I work. Shooting in that kind of location comes with a lot of moving parts, permissions, timing, transporting equipment, and working around a public space. For a collaborative session, I prefer to keep things simple and focused so the energy stays on the creativity, not the logistics....

Aleicia reached out to collaborate on an artistic session, originally envisioning a shoot in a library. The idea itself was beautiful and well thought out, but it didn’t align with how I work. Shooting in that kind of location comes with a lot of moving...

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