HEADSHOTS
Look like yourself. Just on your best workday.
Professional headshots for individuals and teams, with direction throughout the session and mobile setups available for businesses that need consistency without sending everyone to a studio.
BRANDING
Build a library, not just a gallery.
Strategic branding photography for businesses that need fresh imagery for websites, social media, marketing and everything in between.
PRODUCT & CAMPAIGNS
From showing the product to selling the idea.
Clean e-commerce imagery and creative campaign photography built for product pages, launches, advertising and social content.
EVENTS
Capture this one. Market the next one.
Event photography that documents the people, atmosphere and details while creating a library your business can use long after the room clears.
STRATEGY BEFORE SHUTTER
Nice photos are the starting point.
Before deciding what we photograph, I want to know where those photographs need to go.
A homepage banner needs space for copy.
A LinkedIn portrait needs a different composition than a branding image.
An ad campaign needs different assets than an e-commerce product page.
An event gallery should be useful for promoting the next event—not just documenting this one.
So we start with the purpose, build the shot list around it, and create photographs your business can actually put to work.
The goal isn’t simply more photos. It’s the right photos for what comes next.
BUILT TO BE USED
The gallery isn’t the finish line.
The photographs I create are made to live somewhere — on websites, product pages, campaigns, social media, streaming platforms and everywhere your brand shows up.
From ecommerce imagery that helps sell the product, to campaign photography that carries a homepage, to portraits that become part of an artist’s visual identity, the goal is always the same:
Create photographs that look good — and work hard for the business behind them.
- OKAKIE — Ecommerce & lifestyle imagery
- Bender Extender — Website campaign photography
- Tikkhu Jewellery — Product & lifestyle photography
- Ben Stelter School Fundraiser — Event photography in campaign use
- The Pendennis — Venue & product photography
- Martina Dawn — Artist portrait / Apple Music
Good photography shouldn’t stop at the gallery. It should have somewhere to go.
Let Me Introduce Myself+
Hi, I’m Stephen! Born and raised in Edmonton, I’ve always had an eye for capturing people and moments in their best light. My journey into photography started in 2017, and over the years, I’ve honed my craft, working with professionals, businesses, and brands to create impactful imagery.
I specialize in business photography, including headshots, corporate events, product photography, and e-commerce visuals. Whether it’s a clean, professional headshot, dynamic lifestyle branding, or high-quality product images, I ensure my clients receive polished, high-impact photos that elevate their brand.
What sets my work apart is my ability to make people feel comfortable in front of the camera. I love connecting with clients, bringing out their confidence, and delivering images that represent them authentically. My goal is simple: to provide businesses and professionals with photography that enhances their brand and tells their story.
As for the name Dictionary Photography —it started as an inside joke and became part of my identity as a photographer. Over time, people began recognizing my work and associating it with the name, so I decided to embrace it. Now, it represents my unique approach to photography—thoughtful, creative, and always focused on capturing the details that matter.
What does your business need photos for? Plan your shoot!
If you have any questions about me or my photography, feel free to ask. I’d love to connect