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Nikon Canada Ambassador, freelance photographer, art director, and content creator. Photography services include one-on-one lessons to group workshops.

Partnering with businesses and agencies to create quality and relevant photographs.

10/21/2026

High Park has always been a great place to slow down and take in the autumn colours. Even though it was a bit early for peak colour changes it was still a great place to witness the changing light as the sun passed through the canopy of trees.
I suspect this coming weekend might see even more colours if you’re able to go there. Look for the changing light, the dappling of light through the leaves, and the play of shadows on the ground. All of these change by the hour as the sun moves over the park so really just go any time of the day and you’ll be fine.
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Don’t forget, Toronto Sunrise Meetup happens October 31, 7:30am at Ireland Park!
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Nikon Canada Inc. ZR with Z 35mm f/1.2 with MAVEN Filters - Magnetic Camera Filters Polarizing filter

10/20/2026

Some quiet dawn moments this autumn season makes you slow down to breathe in the scene before you capture any images.
That’s what autumn mornings are all about.
Nikon Canada Inc. ZR with Z 135mm f/1.8 Plena

10/19/2026

In the stillness between dawn and the day, there’s a quiet refuge tucked away from the noise. An empty chair sitting softly under late autumn leaves, a stone path fading into the soft glow of twilight. It’s in these unspoken, lonely spaces where the mind finally catches up with the heart. Take a breath, let the day wake, and just be. 🍂
Nikon Canada Inc. Z 8 with Z 35mm f/1.2 at 35mm, f/2, 1/50, ISO100

10/17/2026

It’s been a while. I took some time off of social media the last couple weeks as I took in the beautiful colours of Mother Nature without the distractions of the online world.
What wonderful moments I had driving through the beautiful mountains of Tourisme Cantons-de-l'Est in Quebec. With mountainsides after mountainsides littered with the colours of autumn, every picture you take could have been a postcard.
As I parked my car off to the side, my first instinct would normally be to reach for a wide angle lens to capture the expanse of the mountains ahead of me. But this time I immediately reached for my telephoto lens as I knew I wanted to fill the frame with nothing but autumn goodness, letting me focus on the colours and textures of the season.
Scanning the mountainside zoomed in at 340mm, I spotted a lone tree that opened up from its trunk, separating it from the others surrounding it. Can you spot this tree in the first image?
While most chase for those epic moments, don’t forget the quiet ones just waiting to be discovered.
Nikon Canada Inc. Z 8 with Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 at 340mm, f/6, 1/640sec., ISO640

10/15/2026

The next Toronto Sunrise Meetup is here! Come join other photographers during one of the latest sunrises of the year!
We’re moving to a new park this year since the regular spot is still going through heavy construction.
And note that this year, the meetup is on October 31! Dressing up is optional. 😏
Who: Anyone interested in photography and sunrises
What: Toronto Sunrise Meetup
Where: Ireland Park, Toronto
When: Saturday October 31, 2026, 7:30am
Why: To meet and mingle with other photographers brave enough to wake up and come down
Full details on my website at https://www.smaku.com and at link in bio.
Parking might be expensive in the area so take note and plan your ride accordingly. The TTC is running from 6am that day so consider that an option for you.
Let me know if you’ll make it out!

09/26/2026

Am I the only one that likes to do this with my phone? It works well when you have multiple choices and you want to know how each of them look really quickly.
Try it out yourself!
Filmed on Nikon Canada Inc. ZR with Z 35mm f/1.2 S at 30fps with Picture Control; SOOC

09/24/2026

Non-stop eating at an all-you-can-eat buffet means you don’t stop moving while you eat. Either that or they’re rushing straight to the new Nikon Canada Inc. Z5IIC camera that was just released today! 😆
Nikon Canada Inc. Z 8 with Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 with 1.4x teleconverter at 840mm

09/22/2026

Can’t let the last sunrise of summer go out without a photo! It was windy and cold with feelings for hot chocolate just around the corner! But it was a great way to start off the day.
Shoutout to Lisa Hall for finding me and showing me some of her favourite sunrises! It was nice to chat with you!
Nikon Canada Inc. ZR with Z 35mm f/1.2
//Just a note that the upcoming Fall Sunrise Meetup is held on Saturday October 31! Location TBD so be sure to sign up to my mailing list to find out.//

09/21/2026

Can we just take in this brief moment of serenity and see the sun slowly inch its way above the horizon? I sat there just watching it myself as I filmed this.
These are good moments.
Nikon Canada Inc. Z 8 with Z 100-400mm with 1.4x teleconverter at 560mm, f/8.0, 1/500, ISO64
Shown at 60fps, slow motion half speed

09/19/2026

Awesome time last night at my photowalk with Nikon Canada Inc. at Humber Bay Park East! The newly opened park was a new place to explore for many people, so it was a perfect backdrop to the end of summer photowalk!
Thanks so much for coming out everyone! It was great to meet and chat with you all and it was great to see all of you making new friends as well.
Thanks so much to Nikon Canada Inc. for coming out and making their lenses and cameras available to try out for the walk! I’m glad so many of you took advantage of this opportunity.
This group photo is only half of the entire group that came out; it’s the product of me forgetting to take the photo before we split up inside the park.
Feel free to tag me on your photos and stories and I will share what I can.
My next photowalk will be in November! Be sure to sign up to my mailing list at the link in bio to be notified.
Cheers!

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