Maverick Moments Photography

Maverick Moments Photography Winnipeg, MB born and raised freelance photographer. RRC grad (4.07 GPA) & Skills Manitoba bronze medalist.

I capture bold, meaningful moments with creativity, purpose, and passion; telling stories through images that stand out and leave a lasting impact. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba in the cold of November 1997. When Iā€™m not behind the camera, Iā€™m into digital & traditional art, music, Lego, ranked Call of Duty on PS5, pro sports (NHL, NFL, MLB, NBA), TV, reading, and cooking. I love a good night in but truthfully, Iā€™m always up for an adventure.

Employee closing shop for the night | .filipinokitchen
02/14/2026

Employee closing shop for the night | .filipinokitchen

Dundas Square streetcar stop late MONDAY night šŸššŸšŒ
08/01/2025

Dundas Square streetcar stop late MONDAY night šŸššŸšŒ

A panorama of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, taken from the Forks down by the river.
07/17/2025

A panorama of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, taken from the Forks down by the river.

A few fun ones of my friend Ajay we did in my home studio. (Fun fact: the fur he has on isn't actually a jacket we just ...
07/04/2025

A few fun ones of my friend Ajay we did in my home studio. (Fun fact: the fur he has on isn't actually a jacket we just made it look like one)

Golden hour portraits of my Mom and Adela. Someone across the field was playing very loud music so Adela was on high ale...
07/03/2025

Golden hour portraits of my Mom and Adela. Someone across the field was playing very loud music so Adela was on high alert, worked out well for the photos as she looks great!

Photographing black dogs, or any pets for that matter, can be a challenging task. However, with the right techniques and...
07/02/2025

Photographing black dogs, or any pets for that matter, can be a challenging task. However, with the right techniques and a bit of patience, one can ensure that the subjects are well-posed and no details in texture is lost using simple equipment.

This photo set I achieved used a 2-light setup in my mom's living room. I highly recommend using OCF (Off-Camera Flash) and strobes if possible. The equipment I used included 1 strobe with an octo box, positioned at a 45-degree angle and my OCF behind the dogs at a 45 degree angle, and a small square soft box as a back light.

The back light is important because I wanted to make sure the dogs were distinguished from the background. Both lights were set to higher power, and I aimed to use the lowest possible ISO setting. I also maintained a high F-stop to ensure the dogs' full bodies remain sharp in the photo.

Last but certainly not least, use a reflector! When used correctly, a reflector can significantly enhance the quality of the photo. I positioned my reflector in front of the dogs, which helped bounce light on to the dark areas of their chests and necks while also making sure to get that additional catch light in the eyes.

In my opinion, photography is an art, and there's always room for experimentation. Capturing beautiful moments with our furry friends doesn't always require complicated settings, with a bit of patience and these techniques, you too can create stunning photographs. After all, the joy of photography comes from capturing those special moments with your loved ones!

Two of my favourite reflection photos I have taken of the CN tower.
07/02/2025

Two of my favourite reflection photos I have taken of the CN tower.

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Toronto, ON
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