In anything I do, I love to bring out the story behind my subjects, ultimately capturing the moment that speaks volumes about who they are or what it is. I also like to collaborate with writers and art directors, who often add a different perspective to the story - that is always a bonus at any shoot. Of course, if travel is involved then even better.

My own story goes like this. I was born in Edmonton but raised in Calgary. Before graduating from ACAD in 2005 with a BA in Photography, I spent some time at U of C studying for a BComm and also did a brief stint at Mount Royal in Kinesiology. My forays into these other fields clearly indicated I should pursue something else. So, I took a year off and went out on the road to discover my passion. I found photography.

I’ve been shooting professionally since then, and managing a commercial studio since 2008. Jobs have taken me to lots of interesting places: Argentina, St Lucia, Cuba, New York, LA, Hawaii, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and yes, Whitehorse. Did I mention I like to travel? Along the way, I have had the privilege to photograph a number of high-profile people with really interesting lives: Musicians, Olympians, chefs, mayors, actors, and CEO’s.

You may have seen my pictures in The New York Times, Canadian House & Home, Readers Digest, and Sportsnet. Recently, I have also shot for the CFL, Travel Alberta, CTV and Sunshine Village Ski Resort. My work has been recognized in Communication Arts, Applied Arts, and won various awards over the years, but really, I like to think the proof of what I do is in the picture. When not engaged in commercial work, I do fine art photography – look out for upcoming shows.

I have a wonderful wife who happens to be a graphic designer with far better taste than I could hope for, and we have three awesome, rambunctious and loving kids. I like to get out on a bike, hike and ski, when I can, in our amazing Rocky Mountains. I have been known to fly fish from time to time, but not known to catch much. But then, it’s good to have goals.

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The New York Times / House & Home Magazine / Critical Mass / Travel Alberta / Sportsnet / CTV / Village Brewery / Avenue Magazine / Sunshine Village Ski Resort / Evans Hunt / Leo Burnett / Sid Lee / Macleans Magazine / Readers Digest / Monocle Magazine / Tourism Calgary/ enRoute Magazine / Bell Media / Charbar & Charcut / DDB / ATCO / Calgary Children's Hospital / Alberta Health Services

Colin Way
me@colinway.com
@colinwayphoto
403.519.8446

Studio 122
info@studio122.ca
Suite 122 4029 8th St SE
Calgary AB CAN T2G 3A5
403.519.8446