Photography Portfolio Review

Join us for the fourth annual Issues Magazine Shop Photography Portfolio Review, happening Sunday, May 3 at East Room. This is an opportunity for intermediate and senior-level practitioners to show their work to a wide array of art buyers, creatives, and agents from the fine art, advertising and editorial sectors.

Come because you're curious about transitioning into commercial work. Or you want to explore the world of fine art. Or you're craving the creativity of editorial projects. Or maybe you just hate making cold calls—we feel you.

Making face-to-face connections can be wildly powerful, especially when our roster of reviewers is as badass as this one. We've worked hard to make sure all our reviewers have the power to pitch, hire, or represent photographers. In other words, they're all potential clients!

Students and/or recent graduates are discouraged from attending this event. Instead, email us at [email protected] for volunteer opportunities. For the best results, you should have a minimum of 3 years of experience shooting editorial and/or commercial work.

If you're an early or emerging photographer, keep an eye out for our Photographer Roundtables, new this year. To be announced soon!

The Schedule

• Registration: 9:00AM - 10:00AM
• AM Session: 10:00AM – 1:00PM
• Lunch Break: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
• PM Session: 2:00PM – 5:00PM
• After Party: 5:00PM – 7:00PM

The Pricing

• 3 reviews, 20 minutes each = $250
• 6 reviews, 20 minutes each = $400
• 9 reviews, 20 minutes each = $550
• 12 reviews, 20 minutes each = $700

We have a handful of subsidized spots available, so if funds are tight, please email us at [email protected].

The Party

• Open to everyone! Whether you're attending the review portion of the event or not.
• Tickets are $10 and include snacks from Pasta Forever.
• This year we welcome Cry Baby Gallery at our bar!

If you're attending as a reviewee, your registration includes entry to the after-party!

The Reviewers

AM Session

• Aimee Nishitoba, Art Director, Chatelaine and Châtelaine
• Ashley Tomlinson, Senior Graphic Designer, Drake Hotel Properties
• Blake Zigrossi, Associate Director, Abbozzo Gallery
• Chelsey Burnside, Executive Creative Director, Academy Inc.
• Chris Gordaneer, Partner, Westside Studio
• Colleen Nicholson, Art Director, Toronto Life Magazine
• Craig D'Arville, Co-founder, FFOTO
• Emilie Croning, Founder & Curator, EMC Contemporary
• Joe Verkuyl, Senior Art Director, Universal Music Group for Brands
• Joshua Duchesne, Associate Creative Director, Made by Emblem
• Julian Nieva, Executive Producer + Agent, Common Good
• Kyle Schruder, Creative Director, Creative Currency
• Lindsey Rebeiro, Executive Producer, United Assembly
• Marco D'Angelo, Executive Producer, Impossible Studios
• Mony Zakhour, Gallery Director, Cry Baby
• Niall Kelly, Executive Creative Director, Conflict
• Olga Netaeva, Associate Creative Director, Design and Art, Angry Butterfly
• Rita Godlevskis, Publisher, photoED Magazine
• Ronit Novak, Founder and Editor-at-Large, THE GRAIN
• Shannon Baxter, Founder and Managing Director, The Co-Lab
• Stuart Thursby, Creative Director, Cossette
• Taylor Kristan, Art Director, Cottage Life Magazine
• TBD
• TBD

PM Session

• Aimee Nishitoba, Art Director, Chatelaine and Châtelaine
• Ana Luisa Ortega Juarez, Senior Designer, The Walrus
• Ashley Barth, Executive Producer and Artist Rep, Coup and Co
• Blake Zigrossi, Associate Director, Abbozzo Gallery
• Camille Duncan, Art Director, SIDIA
• Chris Gordaneer, Partner, Westside Studio
• Colleen Nicholson, Art Director, Toronto Life Magazine
• Hannah Browne, Senior Designer, Studio Wyse
• Jed Tallo, Creative Director, Freelance
• Jennifer Simaitis, Director, Patel Brown
• Jessica Ortiz, Co-Founder and Executive Producer, Coup and Co
• Konor Abrahams, Senior Designer, LG2
• Mark Balson, Creative Director, SUPERFANTASTIC
• Matthew Donne, Co-founder & Creative Director, newkid
• Michael Sinanan, Creative Director, Brainmetal Design
• Mony Zakhour, Gallery Director, Cry Baby
• Olga Netaeva, Associate Creative Director, Design and Art, Angry Butterfly
• Pamela Hamilton, Executive Producer and Managing Partner, Sparks Photography
• raj grainger, Creative Director, r/grainger studio
• Rita Godlevskis, Editor and Publisher, photoED Magazine
• Steph Mill, Head of Production, The Co-Lab
• Stuart Thursby, Creative Director, Cossette
• Taylor Kristan, Art Director, Cottage Life Magazine
• Tom Nesbitt, Executive Producer and Partner, Westside Studio

Reviewer preferences are just that and cannot be guaranteed. Assignments will be given on a first-come-first-serve basis so the earlier you sign up the better chance you'll have of sitting down with your choices!

The Fine Print

• Spots are limited.
• Reviewer assignments will be given to you at registration.
• No refunds.
• If you register for more than six reviews, you'll need to make yourself available for the entire day!

Info: Please arrive by 9:30AM for the morning session. You'll receive your reviewer assignments upon arrival.

Info: Each session is 20 minutes in length.

Info: Please arrive by 1:30PM for the afternoon session. You'll receive your reviewer assignments upon arrival.

Info: Each session is 20 minutes in length.

Info: Stay for a drink and to bump elbows with the rest of the community! Anyone can attend the after party, but you'll need a ticket—even if you're attending the review portion.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

EAST ROOM, 50 Carroll Street, Toronto, Canada

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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