PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY FOR ARTISTS
Production photography from Gloria Mercer's short film Hekademia (2020). Photo by Devan Scott.
I offer photography and videography services tailored specifically to artists. I document finished work for portfolios and submissions, capture process in-studio, and film time-based or ephemeral projects like performance and land art so the work can live beyond the moment.
I’ve been providing artist-focused documentation for over five years, bringing a calm, collaborative approach and professional production skills from my background in film and media. Strong documentation is essential for grants, exhibitions, press, websites, and archives; it is often the primary way your work is encountered.
Artist projects and performances I have documented have been exhibited with numerous renowned galleries and festivals, including the Mónica Reyes Gallery (Vancouver), The Riser Project (Toronto), CAFKA (Kitchener) and the University of Waterloo Art Gallery (Waterloo).
When you work with me, I ensure we create documentation that is faithful, polished, and genuinely useful for your career.
ART Performance Documentation:
Sena Cleave
Futon or the Quilt, 2022
Performance for camera (6 minutes 55 seconds)
Video documentation - Paige Smith
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Build your package:
Every project is scoped to the work, the context, and how you’ll use the documentation (website, grants, press, socials, archive). Rates available on request. Most projects are built from a core coverage block plus optional add-ons.
Core coverage:
Studio / process documentation
Installation documentation
Exhibition documentation (empty gallery + opening)
Performance / event documentation
Artwork documentation (clean, neutral, portfolio-ready)
Common add-ons:
Short edited promo video (social-first or web)
Artist interview (on-camera or voiceover)
Still photography add-on to a video shoot (or vice versa)
Audio capture and sound mix (for performance/time-based work)
Captions + accessible transcripts
Social crops / multiple formats (IG feed, stories, reels, web banners)
Light art direction (shot list, pacing, locations)
Quick turnaround options
To quote quickly, please provide: date(s), location(s), what’s being documented, intended use, and timeline. Most projects begin with a quick scope call where we can discuss the creative vision, deliverables, and timeline for your project.