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Hi, I’m John Murphy. I’m a commercial photographer and on-set creative based in Toronto, specializing in lighting execution, on-set workflow, and visual storytelling across editorial, fashion, and branded content. I love collaborating with brands, creative directors, and production teams to craft visually compelling narratives with precision and care. I've supported and captured campaigns for Vogue, A24, TIFF, OVO, Salt & Stone, and The Globe and Mail Style, bringing both creative direction and technical expertise to high-profile productions. My focus is on lighting design, camera direction, and post-production to deliver impactful assets for campaigns and digital platforms.…Hi, I’m John Murphy. I’m a commercial photographer and on-set creative based in Toronto, specializing in lighting execution, on-set workflow, and visual storytelling across editorial, fashion, and branded content. I love collaborating with brands, creative directors, and production teams to craft visually compelling narratives with precision and care. I've supported and captured campaigns for Vogue, A24, TIFF, OVO, Salt & Stone, and The Globe and Mail Style, bringing both creative direction and technical expertise to high-profile productions. My focus is on lighting design, camera direction, and post-production to deliver impactful assets for campaigns and digital platforms.

John Murphy

Photographer, Director of Photography, Creative Director, +2

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Hi, I’m John Murphy. I’m a commercial photographer and on-set creative based in Toronto, specializing in lighting execution, on-set workflow, and visual storytelling across editorial, fashion, and branded content. I love collaborating with brands, creative directors, and production teams to craft visually compelling narratives with precision and care. I've supported and captured campaigns for Vogue, A24, TIFF, OVO, Salt & Stone, and The Globe and Mail Style, bringing both creative direction and technical expertise to high-profile productions. My focus is on lighting design, camera direction, and post-production to deliver impactful assets for campaigns and digital platforms.…Hi, I’m John Murphy. I’m a commercial photographer and on-set creative based in Toronto, specializing in lighting execution, on-set workflow, and visual storytelling across editorial, fashion, and branded content. I love collaborating with brands, creative directors, and production teams to craft visually compelling narratives with precision and care. I've supported and captured campaigns for Vogue, A24, TIFF, OVO, Salt & Stone, and The Globe and Mail Style, bringing both creative direction and technical expertise to high-profile productions. My focus is on lighting design, camera direction, and post-production to deliver impactful assets for campaigns and digital platforms.

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Hi, I’m John Murphy. I’m a commercial photographer and on-set creative based in Toronto, specializing in lighting execution, on-set workflow, and visual storytelling across editorial, fashion, and branded content. I love collaborating with brands, creative directors, and production teams to craft visually compelling narratives with precision and care.

I’ve supported and captured campaigns for Vogue, A24, TIFF, OVO, Salt & Stone, and The Globe and Mail Style, bringing both creative direction and technical expertise to high-profile productions. My focus is on lighting design, camera direction, and post-production to deliver impactful assets for campaigns and digital platforms.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Commercial Photographer / Director at Freelance / Self-employed

January 1, 2022 - Present

Lead and execute photography across fashion, editorial, and commercial campaigns; Collaborate directly with brands, creative directors, and production teams to deliver high-impact visual assets; Capture and direct on-set imagery for campaigns, branded content, and digital platforms; Using industry standard equipment and software Capture One, Photoshop, Davinci Resolve; Handle full production pipeline including lighting design, shooting, and post-production.

Photo Assistant & Lighting Technician at Independent / TC Transcontinental

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Supported high-volume e-commerce and commercial shoots across Canada; Executed lighting setups using Profoto, Godox, Aputure systems, modifiers, and studio rigs; Managed on-set operations including gear setup, breakdown, and workflow optimization; Assisted on campaigns for major retail brands including Canadian Tire, Home Depot; Contributed to set building, styling, and environmental design.

Stage Technician (IATSE 129 & 58) at Toronto / Hamilton

January 1, 2022 - Present

Worked on large-scale live productions and events (TIFF, major concerts, touring productions); Installed and dismantled professional lighting rigs, trusses, and staging systems; Operated within high-pressure, unionized production environments with strict timelines; Developed strong understanding of large-scale lighting systems and set logistics.

Set Fabrication Assistant at Great Lakes Scenic Studios

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Built and installed scenic elements for immersive productions including Stranger Things Experience; Interpreted blueprints and collaborated with production teams to execute builds; Gained hands-on experience in spatial design and physical production environments.

Sales & Training Lead at Dependable IT

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Led onboarding and training for new hires in a high-performance sales environment; Developed strong client communication and relationship-building skills.