PAWELECphoto

06/16/2026

Best lighting, best gear - doesn’t matter if your subject looks like they’re waiting for a root canal.

Second shoot with Fito Blanko, this time promo images for fresh music. The rapport was already there. Swipe to see how we got there.

The expression is always the image. Everything else is just how you got there. 🤙

Asst: Martin T
HMUA: Ninozka P
Li-Tech: Will P
Location: Studio 311

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broncolor Broncolor Canada Capture One Canon Canada

06/05/2026

to 2024 and an incredible creative shoot with my team at the studio.

We had the pleasure of working with Canadian fashion designer Christopher Bates, creating a series of images inspired by the iconic style and attitude of .

It’s always fun looking back at projects that remind me why I love creating and being behind the camera.

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broncolor Tether Tools Studio 311 Capture One

05/26/2026

One hour. Two approved locations. Tight timelines. No assistant. A minimalist lighting setup built entirely for speed and mobility.

Read more on the blog!

Last week, I photographed the executive board of the Association of Equipment Manufacturersduring theirinaugural Queen's Park advocacy day at the Ontario Legislative Building and it was exactly the kind of assignment I enjoy: tight timeline, unknown environment, and no room for error…

05/15/2026

New work of a different type for a new client of a different type. 📸

Photographed outside of Queen’s Park on Monday for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. 🤙

05/05/2026

A little change of pace for me! 🌸

I recently stepped out of the studio to join Phil Sutherland and the West Toronto Photography Group for their free Photo Walk at Exhibition Place. I had a great time giving back and sharing tips with a wonderful group of creatives.

Read about my experience on the blog!

Studio photographer steps outside his comfort zone to assist Phil Sutherland and the West Toronto Photography Group at their free Sakura Bloom Photo Walk at Exhibition Place. Discover tips for shooting cherry blossoms with a camera or smartphone, and why overcast skies might just be your best friend

04/01/2026

Revisiting this beauty shoot from last year with Sarah - still love how these turned out.

There's something about a clean backdrop, great talent, and beautiful light that never gets old. Sarah brought exactly that energy to the studio and these selects are a reminder of why I
love beauty work.

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Assistant:
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Location: .ca

Shot on | Lit with | Tethered with | Edited in

03/19/2026

Finally wrapped up my 2026 portfolio mailer!

After months of curating the work I’m most proud of, it’s ready to share with agencies, creatives, and brands who value thoughtful, impactful photography.

If you’re with an agency or brand and want a peek at what I can create, drop me a line at [email protected] - I’d love to connect!

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03/09/2026

“If a day goes by without my doing something related to photography, it’s as though I’ve neglected something essential to my existence, as though I had forgotten to wake up.” - Richard Avedon

03/05/2026

Throwing it back to this 2022 studio session with for W Magazine

Huge respect to the powerhouse team that assembled so quickly to pull this together. Harvey is pure talent and the energy on set was unmatched.

Love looking back at this one! 🤙

The ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ star opens up about being surrounded by q***r vampires and making his way into the DC Universe.

03/03/2026

with Oliver - leather, denim, and pure attitude.
A little , a little . 🖤

Photographer: Giancarlo Pawelec
Model: Oliver K |
Grooming: Brooke B
Assistant: Martin T
Location: Studio 311 | Toronto

Shot on Canon Canada | Lit with broncolor | Tethered with Tether Tools | Edited in Capture One