I feel very fortunate to do what I do on a daily basis – traveling across North America capturing images for my clients. For 35 years clients have called wanting their products, services or projects captured professionally for use in their marketing or advertising campaigns. My latest endeavour recently found me in LA photographing spaces and architectural projects for Mark Raissen of Lightraze. Born in South Africa Mark was an Electrical Engineer by trade. Like me, he preferred working with his hands and got his ticket as an electrician so that he no longer was tied to a desk. As his…

Photo wall décor is another great way to promote your brand. It is an area that is often overlooked as a means to promote your brand. What else does it offer?

In late February I had the privilege of capturing photos of the new Pomeroy Hotel in Ft McMurray for Synergy and Madsen’s Custom Cabinets. This hotel is unique in that it offers both long-term and short-term stay.

I would like to present a comparative of two shots taken of the same space with two different approaches – using only ambient light and adding or supplementing with light (flash). Then break out the studio cost to produce and gear required to capture so that there is an understanding of what is brought to the site to create the results seen. Finally I will show a fee that I would normally charge for the two. My hope is that it provides some insight into how there are different approaches, results, costs and fees charged in capturing the same space.…

Industrial photography has always been a big part of my professional work.

To be a successful commercial photographer you have to be well rounded in your creative skills and lighting to create powerful meaningful images that help sell clients products or services.

For those of you that don’t know me, I’d like to take the time to introduce myself and my studio Ian Grant Inc.

In today’s world we are surrounded by digital technology. It is everywhere - in our cameras, phones, video devices and computer screens. Pixels are a big part of this new digital technology – but what exactly is a “Pixel”?

With the expert help of VW Design Feigel Investments opened their office in the Weber Centre. Vanessa from VW Design was instrumental in laying out the space, specking the interior design elements, project managing the renovation and finishing the details. The approximately 1200 ft2 space is efficient in its flow and offers a reception sitting area, work station area, kitchen, board room and CEO office. Situated on the north side of the building they have an unobstructed view of the city skyline. What a great job Vanessa has done in maximizing the use of space and overall interior design.

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website!

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