You know what makes us really out of our minds happy here at Gooseberry? A truly yummy project. Sometimes that ‘yummy’ factor is metaphoric, other times it is quite literal like this vibrant food photography branding shoot for Jaclyn Casiero Nutrition. Plating, styling, shooting (and then eating) — oh my, what a fantastic day this was! Our goal with this shoot was to create elevated down-to-earth food moments to inspire at-home cooks to thrive in and explore their kitchens. Have a little click through for more of the tasty results!
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BRANDING
TORONTO BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHER: LIKE A BOSS WHO MEANS BUSINESS
We love women who mean business. Women who are driven, women who are not afraid to chase down their dreams, women who not only understand what hard work means, but who thrive upon it! So whenever a business woman visits our studio in search of powerful, vibrant, energetic branding photography that showcases them as the true boss they are, we are full swoon! Check out this amazing and luxurious personal branding shoot — were we in Miami or Toronto? We’ll never tell! (more…)
TORONTO BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHER: DESIGNER’S LIFESTYLE BRANDING SHOOT
The key to an amazing branding photoshoot is feeling comfortable. Standing in front of a camera isn’t an easy thing for most of us and it’s completely natural for nerves to creep in. Choosing the ideal location for a branding photoshoot is therefore essential. For this chic, dog-loving boss babe we shot in her beautifully sun-soaked studio, the place where all the magic happens for her incredible dog fashion designs. The results? Well, have a look for yourself! (more…)
TORONTO BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHER: FINE ART EDITORIAL BRANDING BOSS BABE SHOOT
Here at Gooseberry Studios we believe in breaking the mold, over and over and over again. There’s no point in doing what everyone else is doing in your brand and we work tirelessly with our clients to develop brand identities that standout in the marketplace. So when it came time to shoot this gorgeous powerhouse of a boss babe, we had to cook up something ultra extra, editorial and unique. The answer? Flowers, flowers, everywhere and a contagious energy that bursts through the camera. (more…)
TORONTO BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHER: COFFEE, JUMPSUITS AND PERSONAL BRANDING
Personal branding is — guess — personal! As such, your branding photographs should flawlessly represent you! For this Toronto branding photoshoot we kept an easy, breezy vibe to convey a warm, friendly and supportive brand. Coffee and jumpsuits on a beautiful spring day — that’s all we needed to create some memorable moments for this unique boss babe. (more…)
TORONTO COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER: TASTE 3 EDITORIAL FASHION SERIES | “BIG HAIR, DONUT CARE”
It’s time for another installment of our editorial fashion series called TASTE! This edition, “Big Hair, Donut Care” is all about capturing that glorious ‘I-don’t-care-what-anyone-thinks’ feeling that so often accompanies the morning after a big night out with even bigger hair. The team and I are back at it again! Here’s the whole editorial series if you’re interested: (more…)
TORONTO BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHER: SMOKE AND SELF REFLECTION
The creative entrepreneur’s mind is often colourful and chaotic. Sometimes your ideas explode out into the world, other times they roll around in your brain amidst quiet introspection. This vibrant branding photoshoot brought to life the story of a budding business woman who is destined to stand out. (more…)
TORONTO BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHER: A FRESH FLORAL INSPIRED REBRAND FOR SPRING
Bright natural colours, a love of nature and an affinity for flowers — this personal branding shoot had all of our favourite elements! It’s amazing how shooting in nature can soothe the soul. Stress evaporates, a calmness settles over the shoot and all you can see is the beauty that Mother Nature has so kindly provided as a backdrop. Here’s more from this shoot if you’re interested. (more…)
TORONTO BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHER: SEX AND THE CITY INSPIRED FASHION SHOOT
When one goes to the theater, one must get dressed up to the nines (and beyond!) That’s exactly what we did for this glamorous Sex and the City inspired personal branding photoshoot. The lights were bright, the clothing divine and the results akin to a little bit of movie magic. Here’s the rest of this look if you’re interested. (more…)
TORONTO BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHER: RAVISHING RED BRANDING SHOOT WITH ERICA FOX
Make your brand and your business your own. This is the number one thing I tell EVERY entrepreneur who I work with. There is no point mimicing others in your field. Be brave and add a healthy dollop of imagination to your brand so that it stands out. This is what I love to do and what Gooseberry is all about. If nobody in your field is doing it, that’s your sign to do it! The always lovely Erica Fox ran with this belief 100% in her vibrant, editorial and fashion-forward branding photoshoot centered around the theme of self-love, self-appreciation and self-confidence.
On set, a gorgeous Valentino gown in ravishing red (which I’m now personally completely obsessed with, by the way), an infectious laughter, shadow play and a Vogue-inspired aesthetic. Here are the results if you’re interested…
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TORONTO BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHER: TASTE 2 EDITORIAL FASHION SERIES, “SUNDAE FUN DAY!”
You know what always feels great? Dreaming up a really imaginative photography concept and then making it happen! That’s exactly what Gooseberry Studios got up to a few weeks ago with some talented creatives for a brand new Fashion Editorial Series called TASTE which will be on-going this year. We cooked up a big idea, even bigger hair and a fun vintage-inspired vibe topped off with decadent desserts! Here’s the full editorial if you’re interested: (more…)
TORONTO FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER: SANTANA CANADA WINTER BOOT LOOKBOOK
It’s not everyday you have to shoot around every kind of weather imaginable, but that is exactly how creating the Santana Canada Boots Winter Lookbook shoot unfolded. We arrived at our location (three and a half hours out of the city) to a downpour of rain, which then turned into sleet, then into freezing rain, then a touch of hail and finally into a full on blizzard. The snow in these final images is real — can you believe it? Frozen fingers, lots of laughter and keeping toasty in our luxury winter footwear made for an unforgettable winter fashion photo shoot! It was like frolicking around inside a snow globe! Here is part of the final collection if you’d like to see:
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TORONTO FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER: A LITTLE BIT OF MYSTERY NEVER HURT ANYONE
Fashion photography is true escapism, especially when you work with somebody who is eager and open to direction so we can transform just another streetstyle shoot into something memorably editorial. Fashion photography, much like fashion itself, should be compelling. It should be original. It should be different and drenched with attitude.
These are the things Gooseberry accomplished during this spring Toronto fashion photoshoot punctuated by tulle and buttery Italian leather pumps — and it’s going down in studio history as one of our favourites to date! How exactly did we pull it off? Ah, well, a little mystery never hurt anyone. See the full shoot after the jump! (more…)
TORONTO FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER: COUPLE’S PORTRAITS IN AN ICECREAM SHOP
Why do we only get our photos taken with our significant other when we get engaged or married? What about capturing all of those wonderful everyday moments that make up our actual lives with another person? I always imagine couples looking back on portraits of themselves together in their youth when they’re retired — imagine that magical feeling that you’d get! So when the lovely Jem Castor asked if her fella could tag along on a fashion shoot, I was more than happy to run with the concept! I took them to the most darling cosy icecream parlour in downtown Toronto. They split a milkshake, sipped rich espressos and cuddled up together for a truly dreamy couple’s portrait session. Take a peek here!
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TORONTO FOOD PHOTOGRAPHER: INTERVIEW WITH TRACY HOULE ABOUT FOOD, LIFE AND BUSINESS
This summer I had the tremendous pleasure of meeting a warm and bubbly Toronto nutritionist by the name of Tracy Houle. I spent a wonderful full season working closely with her to build her brand and launch her business. It was a really inspiring project filled with lots of laughter, shooting mouth-watering food (even healthy cookies that were to die for — seriously, check out her newsletter) and learning about wellness matters along the way!
While working on the behind-the-scenes brand building items and assisting with the business development, I learned so much from Tracy about food and health related to food. I just had to interview her so you guys could also get to know this amazing human and get acquainted with her fantastic food philosophy that doesn’t sacrifice taste! So without further adieu, here she is! Take it away Tracy! (more…)
TORONTO FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER: AN ILLUMINATING WHITE DRESS EDITORIAL LOOK
“Slip into something that makes you feel alive. A touch of rouge, a dab of lipstick, a gown that wraps tightly around you in every direction smothering any trace of self doubt or anxiety, at least for a time. Move as if the world were a painting, an exquisite piece of art still trapped within messy creation, its final form forever dictated by where you step and the path you choose.”
Take a peek at the rest of this moody evening Toronto fashion editorial after the link!
TORONTO FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER: CORPORATE EDITORIAL STREETSTYLE
This past spring I had the tremendous pleasure of working with the lovely Erica Fox on a fashionable branding project. For our first shoot, we set about capturing creative corporate looks out and about in the city that are suitable for the office, yet bursting with unique personality. We focused on a modern, bold and bright aesthetic and here are some of the results.
TORONTO BLOGGER: WHEN IS IT THE RIGHT TIME TO REBRAND YOUR BUSINESS
You created a business. You nurtured it. You watched it grow, but then something shifts. You realize, with a pit of dread forming in your stomach, that the brand you worked so tirelessly on no longer suits you and you’re left grappling the question, “How on earth can I rebrand without losing what I’ve already built?”
Rebranding can be an intimidating process, but it can also be a healthy development for a growing business on its way to new levels of success. However, there are a few things that I would recommend keeping in mind to help make your rebrand as effective and efficient as possible. (more…)