Johnavan | Toronto Portrait Photographer

When the groom crashes your bridal shower 🤍

I remember the first time I met Jet. He tapped me on the shoulder at an event, introduced himself, said he knew my brother, and told me he appreciated my work. Simple. Quiet. Genuine. It stuck with me though— mostly because no one had really approached me like that before. We crossed paths here and there after that at shoots, weddings, club nights. I knew him more as this incredible DJ, but it wasn’t until I experienced his Vibes 3 event that everything clicked. The way he curated that night, the energy, the intention, I walked away a real fan of Jet and 3D sound. The more we stayed in touch, the more I saw the work happening behind the scenes. Not just music, but a real push to reshape Toronto Tamil entertainment and take our culture global. That kind of vision is rare, and it’s something I deeply admire. When I photographed Jet, I kept referencing images of leaders, because that’s how I see him. But the more I reflected, the more I realized it’s his humility that defines him. Quietly creating change. Uplifting the people around him. Leading without needing the spotlight. That, to me, is real leadership. This image felt closest to showing that part of him best. #thetamilarchive #shotonleica

Portraits & Conversations Episode 1 — @jethu2jet An ongoing project to archive the people who’ve inspired me along the way — creatives, leaders, and builders who've pushed our culture forward in their own way. The hope is that years from now, these portraits and conversations become an archive of the people who helped build this moment in time. #tamil #thetamilarchive

Testing some lighting recipes at the studio. Shot on Leica m11 w/ Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f1.5 #leicam11 #voigtlander35mm #chasingleitz #bw

STRANGER IN BLACK/ pt 2 Trapped in time, her beauty refuses to die. But the longer it lingers, the more it begins to haunt. Model: @aashiroyyuru Art director: @vishnuvive Hair & Makeup: @belleetmuah Stylist: @_bharathy Outfit: @shopbharathy Shot at @thesonderroom Shot on Leica SL2-S

STRANGER IN BLACK / pt 1 An exploration of how beauty can decay in to something darker. This is where grace meets ruin. Model: @aashiroyyuru Art director: @vishnuvive Hair & Makeup: @belleetmuah Stylist: @_bharathy Outfit: @shopbharathy Shot at @thesonderroom Shot on Leica SL2-S

Last one of @wildrabbitentertainment . Who wants more? 👀 Shot on Leica SL2-S Shot at @thesonderroom #leica #leicasl2s #chasingleitz

When your DP sits in front of the camera 🔥 Portrait reps w/ @wildrabbitentertainment Shot on Leica SL2-S Shot at @thesonderroom #leica #leicasl2s #chasingleitz

Portrait reps w/ @wildrabbitentertainment Which one do you like better - black and white or colour? Shot on Leica SL2-S Shot at @thesonderroom #leica #leicasl2s #chasingleitz

When your portrait session turns into the next Star Wars saga w/ @shanuthivy & Andrew Shot on Leica SL3-S Shot at @thesonderroom #leica #leicasl3s #chasingleitz #starwars

All smiles w/ @shanuthivy & Andrew Shot on Leica SL3-S Shot at @thesonderroom #leica #leicasl3s #chasingleitz

Portrait reps of @shanuthivy & Andrew Shot on Leica SL3-S Shot at @thesonderroom #leica #leicasl3s #chasingleitz