Rahim....

... I remember back in high school, rocking anything from @lacoste got you recognized. Crazy that decades later, they still putting out wicked fresh produce. ... @Nikon #D810 + @paulcbuffinc lighting gets the job done. ... Setting up the scene and mood: couple of hours Time in Photoshop: 10mins Love getting it right in camera, makes any post work a breeze! ... ... #torontophotographer #photobyrahim #nikonshooter #torontolifestylephotographer #menstyle #mensfashion #famished #torontomensfashion #hollywoodreport #dressingmen #menstyle #tailoredman #lacostewatches #torontomenswear #torontocreators #torontocreatives #learnlighting #lacoste #stylish #satorial #paulcbuff

... Funniest thing I've seen all week. Of course I had to ask...Dude!...wah gwan with your glasses. He smiled and said hey man, I didn't have the card for the stickers on me, so I had to improvise. And that was like two days ago, I stuck it there and forgot all about it. ... Things we do for a free cup of ☕ eh....smh 😅 ... ... #mccafe #mcdonalds #freecoffee #torontophotographer #photobyrahim #nikonshooter #torontolifestylephotographer #menstyle #classicman #mensfashion #famished #torontomensfashion #torontomenswear #torontocreators #torontocreatives

... What to do with all that candy after #Halloween 🤔? I was on the QEW when the thought hit me. So I started brainstorming and voila! Here is the result....Eye Candy! ... Now, if you roll like Karl Taylor, you can setup ten Broncolor lights and shoot this on a Hasselblad. Nothing wrong with that, especially if you have the client base to support that kind of setup. Fingers crossed, hope I get there someday. That dude is having all the fun! He's awesome though. ... But if you simply have ideas bursting to come alive, the good news is.....you can 'look-n-live' this stuff. Remember when you were a kid and your parents told you dinner won't be ready for a while. If you are hungry now.....go to the kitchen, look and live. Meaning, go find whatever is available, make yourself a snack and live. Filled with the excitement of being in control, you mixed and matched foods you liked and stuffed your face in it. Photography is kinda the same. There's much fun and peace to be had when you approach a shoot with the look-n-live mindset. ... Try not to ruin the fun by capturing 95% of the image in-camera. With that approach, post edits are a breeze. Then you can run out the kitchen and say....Look Mom, look what I shot with that old Nikon macro lens from the 1970's, one #paulcbuff light and some reflectors 😉 ... ... #torontophotographer #torontoproductphotographer #dramaticportrait #photobyrahim #nikonshooter #torontolifestylephotographer #menstyle #classicman #mensfashion #guccieyewear #torontomensfashion #hollywoodreport #guccimen #menstyle #tailormade #torontomenswear #torontocreators #torontocreatives #learnlighting #eyecandy

... Can you guys believe we are past mid October? The year is almost done! What happened to all those 2018 goals you put on paper....or your phone, because no one writes anymore. Just the other day when I filled out some paperwork, I started questioning why my hand-writing looked a bit......unpolished. Sigh. 😒 ... Got something different today that should be fun. I'm usually behind the camera, today, I'll be in front....urrr more like beside it, with the sole responsibility of capturing clean audio. Mics, field recorders, boom poles.....different set of toys. It's super interesting watching others direct on a shoot.Hopefully I'll pickup something new for my knowledge bank. ... Happy Thursday boys-n-gals. Some more images from a recent shoot with @thematata6 ... ... #torontophotographer #musicalbumphotoshoot #businessportrait #dramaticportrait #photobyrahim #nikonshooter #torontolifestylephotographer #menstyle #classicman #mensfashion #torontomensfashion #hollywoodreport #menstyle #tailoredman #torontomenswear #torontocreators #torontocreatives #learnlighting #torontomusicscene

... Had Capture 1 for a while but never got into it. Lightroom > Photoshop has been my workflow for editing. Old habits die hard. After a resent shoot with the boyz from @thematata6 , I resisted the urge to import images into LR and was determined to go the Capture 1 > Photoshop route this time. ... Best way to get comfortable with anything is to dive in. I'm pleased to say the learning curve isn't bad. Of course, the key is to resist all comparisons with other software, and approach the interface with a clear mind. .... My profile of choice in LR is always Adobe or Camera Neutral. Moving onto Capture 1, I'm feeling the Linear Response Curve. Creates an even keel foundation to work from. So far the new software experience has been enjoyable. It's good to open our minds to testing out new things. Easier said than done though, especially when you have clients waiting on files and time is of the essence. ... Off topic....UFC 229..... I'm anticipating a crazy night! Oh my.... I'm out of Breakfast Stout! LCBO....here I come....see y'all later... I'm out! Happy Thanksgiving. ... ... #torontophotographer #torontoheadshots #businessportrait #dramaticportrait #photobyrahim #nikonshooter #torontolifestylephotographer #menstyle #classicman #mensfashion #famished #torontomensfashion #hollywoodreport #torontomusicband #menstyle #torontomusicscene #torontomenswear #torontocreators #torontocreatives #learnlighting #stylish #satorial

.... Canelo vs GGG 2 ..... let's go! Got ma pack of #foundersbreakfaststout ready. These days I can hardly drink anything but stouts, not sure why. Anywho....this fight should be fun boyz .... Pro Boxer and Musician: @mpondakalunga .... Simple setup for this shoot. Couple of #NikonSB910 in a #Photoflex small soft box being triggered with #Phottix Odin. .... .... #torontophotographer #torontoheadshots #businessportrait #dramaticportrait #photobyrahim #nikonshooter #torontolifestylephotographer #menstyle #classicman #famished #torontomensfashion #hollywoodreport #menstyle #fightingman #torontoboxing #torontocreators #torontocreatives #learnlighting #lifestylevideo #caneloboxing #trippleG

... Anyone watching me have cereal for the first time always got something to say. Usually within the lines of....Duuuuuude? Or..... WTH mannnn? Or a sweet sarcastic.... OK then! Meh....normal is overrated, some of us take our cereal game seriously. ... My mashup typically looks something like this. Never one type/texture of cereal. No sir, you need at least two. Cereal swimming in an ocean of milk? No sir, gimme less milk but throw in some yogurt to keep things creamy. ... It's game over when I whip out the Carnation Milk. If you grew up anywhere in West Africa, then it ain't nothing new to you. We love evaporated milk, no morning beverage is complete without it. ... Rigged up a mirror for the overhead shot. Besides keeping the shooting area safe, problem with this approach is....you may have double reflections, depending on the angle of the camera. Still a neat little trick to have in your pocket when done right. ... Famished. A video series. ... ... #torontophotographer #torontoheadshots #businessportrait #dramaticportrait #photobyrahim #nikonshooter #torontolifestylephotographer #menstyle #classicman #mensfashion #famished #torontomensfashion #hollywoodreport #dressingmen #menstyle #tailormade #torontomenswear #torontocreators #torontocreatives #learnlighting #lifestylevideo #stylish #torontocontentcreator #cerealmashup #morningcereal

... Everytime I look over my shoulder, there it is....some P word, messing with me again. Is it a coincidence how heavy they can be? Plan, Pressure, Provide, Produce, Perform, Prosper, Price, Profit, Pass, Position, Power, Property, Posses, Process, Percent, Payment, People, Pride, Problem, Poison, Passion, Pain, Pleasure, Punish, Peace, Protect, Possible, Plenty, Push, Positive, oh wait.... Photography? Yes Please. ... And the PITA of them all....Purpose. From the moment we get up in the morning, our minds need one. In fact, your biggest challenge in life maybe finding your purpose and knowing thyself. ... With purpose, our minds spring into action with plans. There's pressure, but there's also peace, and life isn't that big a puzzle anymore. Then comes a hunger....... to live, to do more. ... Famished. A video series. ... Featured here is @solidleather . Combined with my spider blackwidow holster, I have a fresh and clean look carrying my camera around. Thanks man! ... ... #torontophotographer #torontoheadshots #businessportrait #dramaticportrait #photobyrahim #nikonshooter #torontolifestylephotographer #menstyle #classicman #mensfashion #famished #torontomensfashion #hollywoodreport #dressingmen #menstyle #tailoredman #tailormade #torontomenswear #torontocreators #torontocreatives #learnlighting #lifestylevideo #stylish #satorial #beltmaking

... July. A car's broken into, a teenage girl's shot, a senior citizen's run over crossing the street. Smiles become frowns. ... July. Stranger leaving a parking spot gets out the car, gives me his overpaid ticket. Baby Orin looks me in the eyes and smiles more often. Dude in a wheelchair holds the door open for me at the convenient store. Frowns become smiles. ... July. A cycle of good and sad. Going into a new month, be part of the good cycle. Support someone you know going through a sad one. ... More from a recent shoot with @tattoosandties . Creating images. Not just a job, it's my therapy of choice. ... ... Lighting: 2 Nikon #sb800 with 1/4 CTO gels in a #photoflex #octabox. Triggered with #Phottixodin. ... ... #torontoportraitphotographer #torontophotographer #torontoheadshots #actorheadshots #dramaticportrait #photobyrahim #nikonD750 #nikonshooter #torontolifestylephotographer #menstyle #classicman #mensfashion #torontomensfashion #hollywoodreport #dressingmen #menstyle #tailoredman #tailormade #torontomenswear #torontocreators #torontocreatives #learnlighting #torontophotographylessons #stylish #satorial

... Wisdom passed down to photographers is to be more invested in lenses than cameras. I agree, this is sound advice. Like to know what trumps them both? What you put in front of the camera and lens. Content is and remains King, not the gear. ... That said, saw the email from @adencamera this morning on new Canon deals. I don't even shoot Canon and I'm salivating. Thinking of a 70-200mm lately? This maybe the moment you've been waiting for! ... Back to content....take a knowledgeable #stylist like @tattoosandties , throw in some interesting scenery, put all that in front of your camera + lens.....you get content as good as Breyers Heavenly Hash. ... Challenged myself to get through this shoot without my #105mmDC making an appearance. Something that hasn't happened like forever. So instead, I turned to the 180mm f2.8 and for purist fun... two AIS manual lenses. Remember the $80 manual lens I snagged on ebay? Shhhh....I got it's olders brother too. ... For lighting, I have two #nikonSB800 with 1/4 CTO gels, grouped in my #photoflex octabox, HSS with Phottix Odin. ... Always a treat working with @tattoosandties , your knowledge, passion and focus is undeniable. Loving this sleeves rolled up, take a load off, ready for the weekend @rw_co look. Happy weekend y'all. .... #torontoportraitphotographer #torontophotographer #torontoheadshots #actorheadshots #dramaticportrait #photobyrahim #nikonD750 #nikonshooter #torontolifestylephotographer #menstyle #classicman #mensfashion #torontomensfashion #hollywoodreport #dressingmen #menstyle #tailoredman #tailormade #torontomenswear #torontocreators #torontocreatives #learnlighting #torontophotographylessons #stylish #satorial

One inquiring mind asked if I went to school for Photography. Of course not! Was there ever a time in history when artistic expression was a sure way to make a living? ... Ok, jokes aside, in my BJ post-grad at Conestoga, some courses touched on Photography, but not in dept. The focus was shooting Video, as should in a Broadcast Journalism program. Like many of you, I learned from getting things wrong, then adjusting my aim for a better shot next time. ... The question made me think about the INSANE amount of free information online on Photography, and if people still take it as a primary study in school. ... A quick Google search shows Colleges and Universities here in Toronto still offer 4yr programs. So....in 2018, what reaction can you expect when you tell people.... I'm a Photography Major? ... Comment if you have any relative insight. Tell us if/how receiving a formal training in Photography is preparing you for the real world hustle. ... Shoot now, crop later. It pays to break the habit. Why waste real estate on your sensor with stuff that don't matter. Crop aggressively, fill the frame with your subject, and enjoy a glorious high resolution image. ... Zoom in 200%, great. 300%, no problem. 400%, still looking good son. 500%, OMG.... that's when you want to fist pump the monitor 🤜🏾. ... This was shot miday in harsh lighting. Lit by two #SB910's grouped in a #Photoflex Octadome. The lightstand, modifier and moi can be seen in his eyes if you could zoom in. ... ... #torontoportraitphotographer #torontophotographer #torontoheadshots #actorheadshots #dramaticportrait #photobyrahim #nikonD750 #nikonshooter #torontolifestylephotographer #menstyle #classicman #mensfashion #torontomensfashion #hollywoodreport #dressingmen #menstyle #outdoorflash #highspeedsync #torontomenswear #torontocreators #torontocreatives #learnlighting #torontophotographylessons #stylish #satorial

That guy doing a likkle happy dance when he scores....yup, that's me. I picked up another Pocket Wizard Plus II on Kijiji for $40. I'm talking brand new boxed condition. Whoooohoooo. ... You guessed it, the seller is moving onto some 'new' tech. Good for me! Nothing burns a hole in your wallet faster than new tech in Photography. PW Plus II..... that's an oldie but a goodie. Reliable. Pros still use this stuff yeh. ... Bur...burr...but no TTL 🙄. Fine, I'll meter the scene thank you. Bur...burr...but no HSS 🙄. Fine, I'll throw sunshades on my lens. Haven't experienced any wierd color shifts using B+W ND filters. Bur...burr...but no adjusting light ratios from camera position 🙄. Fine, I'll walk to the light. I need the exercise anyway. ... You get the point yeh.... working around deficiencies, problem-solving, that's part of photography mate. ... These PW's will outlast my Phottix Odins, and also play nice with any camera I get in the future. I already have to twist the Odin on the hotshoe of my D750 before it communicates with the camera. Sigh... ... Again....whoooohoooo to finding a bargain. lf you are looking for inexpensive reliable triggers/receivers, and can live without the latest or greatest.....give the PW Plus II's a go. Especially if you find them at a bargain. ... Made this image in a tight space at the client's apartment. Lit by two #SB910s grouped into a small #PhotoflexCinedome. The light filling in the shadows is a #NikonSB28. Used PW Plus II's to link up the lights. ... Calling out Men's Lifestyle Vloggers, Influencers, Artists, Educators, Business Professionals, Nutritionist, Chefs, Creators and Visionaries. Together, we can wrap some light around your message. ... ... #torontoportraitphotographer #torontophotographer #torontoheadshots #actorheadshots #dramaticportrait #photobyrahim #nikonD750 #nikonshooter #torontolifestylephotographer #menstyle #classicman #mensfashion #torontomensfashion #hollywoodreport #dressingmen #menstyle #tailoredman #NikonSB910 #torontomenswear #torontocreators #torontocreatives #learnlighting #torontophotographylessons #stylish #satorial