Derek Hille Photography

Derek Hille Photography Photographer & Creative Director | Editorial Portraiture | Conceptual Storytelling | Identity-Driven Visuals | Ottawa/Toronto 🌈 https://derekhille.ca/

Derek is a Photographer located in the Ottawa area specializing in Portraiture, Live Events and Videography. He obtained a diploma in Photography from Algonquin College in 2011. Applying his technical knowledge with creativity, Derek has developed an original body of work over the years. On top of creating captivating images, he is passionate about activism and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. H

e enjoys providing a safe space for others to express themselves. In 2020, Derek has focused his energies on collaborative efforts with other creative individuals which includes making photo and video content for personal and public purposes. The pandemic maybe prevented him from doing Live Event photography, it has not slowed down his other work, he found a way to work safely with clients by following public health guidelines and virtual resources. Derek is persevering, ambitious and very easy to deal with. Creating a healthy and happy environment around him is top priority. He remains optimistic amidst these challenges. He believes empowering himself in turn helps him to empower others. He understands that it takes time and steady progress to create a vision. Derek is an initiator who has a strong intuition, conscious awareness and understanding of people. Most of the time his ideas come from imagination, dreams or music. Or the processing of emotions from his day to day life. He spent many years working to value his output more after being faced with some harsh realities of the arts industry. Healing those around him is an ongoing practice. Being the light for others when they are in the dark comes naturally to Derek.

This is a Cyril Cinder (Cyril Cinder) appreciation post. 📸 Derek Hille
08/23/2026

This is a Cyril Cinder (Cyril Cinder) appreciation post. 📸 Derek Hille

05/17/2026

From the 1950s to the 1990s, the Government of Canada systematically investigated, harassed and fired 2SLGBTQI+ members of the Canadian Armed Forces, the RCMP and the federal public service destroying careers, ruining lives and inflicting psychological damage on the community. Find out more about th...

05/08/2026

The Fund is thrilled to partner with SandBay Entertainment to make The Fruit Machine available for personal viewing. See survivors of a decades-long homosexual witch-hunt recount their personal stories of dedication and betrayal at the hands of the Canadian government: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z5fyqEs6dQ

05/06/2026

Another team member has joined Volta this week🎉
Meet Skye!
Hairstylist

04/29/2026

👀 Some exciting news! We have a new team member joining this week!
Meet Leila
Hairstylist

04/03/2026

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Ottawa, ON

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm

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+16138083181

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