about us
Ryan Emberley Photography is a team of all-star creatives who capture special moments for premier clients around the world. From shooting star-studded galas in Cannes and Hong Kong to product launches for Fortune 500 companies, Ryan’s team is one of the most trusted and sought after in the field. Collectively, the team represents decades of experience and thousands of clippings in publications including Vogue, W Magazine, TIME Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, the Globe and Mail, National Post, Toronto Star, Hello! Canada, FASHION Magazine, and many other outlets.
Whether they’re shooting for corporate clients including Four Seasons, Versace, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Coca-Cola, L’Oreal, and Microsoft, or top-tier events including the Toronto International Film Festival, Paris Fashion Week, amfAR’s global galas, Paris’ Dîner en Blanc, and state dinners for the Prime Minister’s Office of Canada, Ryan and his photographers specialize in capturing intimate and candid moments on the world’s biggest stages.
If you’re looking for photos that truly “pop” and come to life, no matter the subject matter, you’ve come to the right place.
The RE team is affiliated with Getty Images and can provide wire service on request.
Ryan Emberley
Ryan Emberley is one of Canada’s top celebrity and event photographers, dubbed the “younger-gen’s go-to snapper” by the Toronto Star. For over a decade, he’s travelled the world shooting red carpet events including Paris Haute Couture Week, New York Fashion Week, and amfAR’s star-studded galas in Cannes, Milan, Hong Kong, São Paulo, Mexico City, etc.
Ryan’s photos are regularly featured in Canada’s top society pages, including those of the Globe and Mail and National Post. His work also appears internationally in top-tier publications including Vogue, W Magazine, TIME Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal. Corporate clients include Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Guerlain, Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), Tiffany & Co., Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, and L’Oreal.
Ryan also contributes to numerous non-profit and arts organizations, including sitting on fundraising committees for the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Canadian Opera Company (COC), and Angel Love.
KENNEDY POLLARD
Kennedy Pollard specializes in event photography, regularly capturing top-tier society, arts, entertainment, and non-profit happenings in Canada and abroad. His passion began at a young age when he discovered his father’s 90’s video camera. Fast forward twenty years, and Kennedy can be found shooting household names like Kendall Jenner, Heidi Klum, Pharell, and Michelle Yeoh at international charity galas.
Kennedy’s work regularly appears in Canada’s top society pages, including those of the National Post, FASHION Magazine, and Hello! Canada. He also has a passion for urban photography and is regularly tasked with capturing 'city vibe’ photos for a variety of clients, including Hyatt Hotels, Radisson Hotel Group, Dîner en Blanc, and the Yorkville BIA (Toronto).
evan bergstra
Evan Bergstra specializes in commercial, product, architectural, and food photography. He’s known for his vivid photos that bring subjects to life– even if that subject is a cheeseburger.
Evan’s clients include Wine Country Ontario, Burger King, Subway, Walmart, Fairlife, and Bud Light. In addition to successful ad and marketing campaigns,
Evan’s work has appeared editorially in Canada’s top newspapers and magazines.
vito amati
Vito Amati specializes in portraits, red carpets, and special event photography (including weddings, bar/bat mitvahs, etc) and is trusted to capture the intimate moments of some of Canada’s most recognizable names.
He regularly shoots top-tier events including the Toronto International Film Festival, The JUNO Awards, WE Day, the Much Music Video Awards, and countless other charity galas, corporate launches, and press parties.
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