About Calvin & Gabi | Toronto Headshot & Portrait Photographer

We’re Calvin and Gabriella, Toronto-based photographers specializing in headshots and portraits. Our approach is rooted in genuine collaboration to create images that feel natural, confident, and effortlessly you. Whether it’s for your professional profile, LinkedIn avatar, next audition, or book cover, you deserve photos that authentically capture who you are. Our studio sessions are designed to put you at ease, turning what can feel intimidating into a relaxed and fun experience.

Calvin Thomas is a Toronto-based photographer with over 17 years of experience creating headshots. Known for his cinematic style and mastery of lighting and composition, Calvin has carefully designed our home studio to effortlessly shift from polished professional portraits to striking cinematic looks in a single session.

His creative vision extends beyond photography. Calvin is a filmmaker who has written and directed four feature films, most notably White Lie (2019). His upcoming film, The Temple, is set to begin production in the fall of 2025.

After 15 years working in advertising and high-growth startups, Gabriella Pirraglia brought her deep expertise in client relationships and creative execution to the world of professional photography. Now the associate photographer at the studio, she combines a strong understanding of brand, presentation, and communication with modern and timeless photography.

With an instinct for connection and a sharp eye for detail, Gabriella helps clients show up as their best selves and leave with images that feel authentic, confident, and elevated.