Sepehr Was There — Toronto concert and event photographer

Where cultures meet, music speaks, and stories come alive.

On stage

Concerts and theatre, photographed in the light the show already has. A spotlight, some haze, one warm lamp.

A singer in a white shirt and black vest, microphone in one hand and the other arm held out, with string players behind him — At the microphone Concert

A dancer in a white dress spinning with one arm raised on a dark stage, a drum lit in red behind her — Dance of Mourning Theatre

Two actors at a table with a red cloth on a dark stage, one in a white shirt facing a man in a dark suit and hat — The red table Theatre

A man in a brimmed hat in near silhouette, rim-lit in orange against a dark stage — In silhouette Concert

Rehearsal Theatre

Portraits

A little color, a lot of character. Portraits and social content for artists, creators and brands.

Black and white portrait of a woman in a black off-shoulder top sitting by a river, hand to her cheek — By the river Portrait

A woman in a teal headscarf and sunglasses laughing, with green trees behind her — In the park Portrait

A woman with glasses and red lipstick, hands clasped near her face, in a dim warmly lit room — Low light Portrait

A woman with curly hair in a red top leaning on a tree and smiling, red autumn leaves behind her — Red leaves Portrait

A singer with curly red hair looking up beside a vintage microphone, in warm stage light — Listening Portrait

Events

Corporate events and private celebrations, covered from the first handshake to the last song.

A circle of handpan players sitting among tall trees in a golden autumn forest — Handpan circle Private event

A figure in a long robe in silhouette on a dark stage, outlined by a red glow — Before the light Concert night

A dancer kneeling with arms raised, her veil blurred in motion, with musicians behind her on stage — Whirling Concert night

Men in summer hats and a red beret drumming together beside a blue lake — By the lake Gathering

Open hand Concert night

Motion

Recaps, reels and performance films, cut for the feed. They play on Instagram.

Bookings

Photo, video, or both from the same night. These are starting prices. For anything else, ask for a custom quote.

Concerts: Live sets, festivals and tours One show, from the pit to the back of the room, about 40 edited photos; from $250 Deposit from $75; Book
Theatre: Production stills and dress rehearsals One rehearsal or performance in the show’s own light, about 60 edited photos; from $350 Deposit from $105; Book
Portraits: An hour on location 15 edited photos, for artists, performers and anyone who needs new ones; from $250 Deposit from $75; Book
Social media: Reels and photo sets made for the feed One reel, filmed and edited, for artists, creators and brands; from $350 Deposit from $105; Book
Corporate events: Conferences, launches and team days Two-hour minimum; from $200 an hour Deposit from $120; Book
Private events: Birthdays, engagements and gatherings Two-hour minimum; from $150 an hour Deposit from $90; Book
Photo and video: Both from the same night Edited photos and a recap reel of one show or event; from $550 Deposit from $165; Book
Something else: Tours, festival weekends, a run of shows or regular monthly work Tell me what you need and I’ll price it for you; Custom quote
Based in: The Greater Toronto Area

Prices are in Canadian dollars. The final quote depends on the date, how long I’m there and how the photos or video will be used. The deposit is 30% of the quote; the deposits shown are for the starting prices.

How booking works

Send a request

Choose your dates and tell me about the job. A request costs nothing and doesn’t hold the date yet.
Get a quote

I reply by email with the price for your job. The deposit that confirms it is 30% of that price.
Pay the deposit

Your booking is confirmed when the deposit arrives. Your date is then marked as booked on the calendar.
The shoot

I shoot the job and deliver the edited photos or video. Your quote says when the rest of the fee is due.

If you need to cancel. The deposit is refunded only if you cancel at least 48 hours before the booked date. Cancel later than that and the deposit is not refunded.

Book a date Three short steps. A request costs nothing. Message me on Instagram

Invoices

For anyone I’ve already worked with: an invoice, a copy of one, or the details of a past booking.

An invoice: For a booking that’s done or coming up A new one, or a copy of one you’ve had before, made out to you or to your company; Request
A past booking: The details of a job we did together The date, what was covered and what was delivered; Request

Something else?

If what you need isn’t one of the two above, tell me here.

I’ll look into it and reply by email.

Message me on Instagram with your name and the date of the booking. Open Instagram

Black and white photo of Sepehr sitting in an empty theatre, holding a camera up to his face with the lens pointed at you

Usually the quietest person in a loud room.

I’m a photographer and videographer based in the GTA. Most nights that means a concert or a theatre stage. Other days it’s a corporate event, a private party, or a portrait session in a park that happens to be turning orange.

I shoot on a Canon EOS R6 Mark III and deliver photo, video, or both. Bookings and collaborations start with a message.

Ghost Light

On stage

Portraits

Events

Motion

Bookings

How booking works

Send a request

Get a quote

Pay the deposit

The shoot

Invoices

Something else?

Usually the quietest person in a loud room.

What and when