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Hi, I'm Nic Van Heerden, a Toronto-based photographer specializing in commercial, architectural, and lifestyle imagery. I focus on visuals that support brand storytelling and marketing, delivering cohesive image campaigns across architecture, travel, products, and events. I manage production end-to-end—from concept and location scouting to lighting, direction, and post-production—while maintaining organized archives for long-term client use. I’m passionate about helping brands tell their stories through visuals that resonate with audiences and drive results.…Hi, I'm Nic Van Heerden, a Toronto-based photographer specializing in commercial, architectural, and lifestyle imagery. I focus on visuals that support brand storytelling and marketing, delivering cohesive image campaigns across architecture, travel, products, and events. I manage production end-to-end—from concept and location scouting to lighting, direction, and post-production—while maintaining organized archives for long-term client use. I’m passionate about helping brands tell their stories through visuals that resonate with audiences and drive results.

NIC VAN HEERDEN

Photographer, Video Editor, Content Designer, +7

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Hi, I'm Nic Van Heerden, a Toronto-based photographer specializing in commercial, architectural, and lifestyle imagery. I focus on visuals that support brand storytelling and marketing, delivering cohesive image campaigns across architecture, travel, products, and events. I manage production end-to-end—from concept and location scouting to lighting, direction, and post-production—while maintaining organized archives for long-term client use. I’m passionate about helping brands tell their stories through visuals that resonate with audiences and drive results.…Hi, I'm Nic Van Heerden, a Toronto-based photographer specializing in commercial, architectural, and lifestyle imagery. I focus on visuals that support brand storytelling and marketing, delivering cohesive image campaigns across architecture, travel, products, and events. I manage production end-to-end—from concept and location scouting to lighting, direction, and post-production—while maintaining organized archives for long-term client use. I’m passionate about helping brands tell their stories through visuals that resonate with audiences and drive results.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Nic Van Heerden, a Toronto-based photographer specializing in commercial, architectural, and lifestyle imagery. I focus on visuals that support brand storytelling and marketing, delivering cohesive image campaigns across architecture, travel, products, and events. I manage production end-to-end—from concept and location scouting to lighting, direction, and post-production—while maintaining organized archives for long-term client use.

I’m passionate about helping brands tell their stories through visuals that resonate with audiences and drive results.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

German

Intermediate

Arabic

Beginner

Work Experience

Photography and Post-Production at GradsBC

September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Photographed graduate and underclass portraits with consistent lighting, posing, and framing across multiple setups and backgrounds. Directed students through creative and traditional sessions, ensuring efficiency and a comfortable experience in high-volume environments. Edited and retouched large batches of portraits for consistency, colour correction, and quality control across school and grad sessions.

Sales Associate at Value Village

June 1, 2025 - Present

Delivered consistent, approachable customer service by assisting shoppers with questions, returns, and product recommendations. Supported daily store operations through accurate till management, restocking, and visual merchandising. Adapted to fast-paced workflows, multitasked across departments, and collaborated with teammates to meet shifting priorities and store goals during peak hours and promotional events.

Photography Instructor at Learn Photography Canada

May 1, 2025 - Present

Taught a variety of photography courses including Beginner, People, Landscape, and Travel Photography to individuals and large groups. Adapted teaching style to suit different experience levels, helping students build confidence and creative skills behind the camera. Taught concepts such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO, composition, lighting techniques, exposure compensation, and auto and manual focus. Fostered an engaging, supportive learning environment through clear communication and hands-on guidance.

Photography Intern at Revelateur Studio

May 4, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Supported all stages of image production for architectural, construction, and real estate photography, including on-site assistance with lighting, equipment, and client coordination. Handled file management, editing, and image preparation using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, with a focus on consistent colour correction, retouching, and formatting for digital delivery. Led the reorganisation and archival of the studio’s extensive image catalogue, developing a more efficient system for file retrieval and long-term use in print and web materials.

Photography Assistant at Freelance

May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025

Assisted leading architectural photographers across Ontario on commercial, institutional, and residential project documentation. Supported equipment and lighting setup, file management, directing subjects, providing compositional feedback, and styling interior scenes. Adapted quickly to different shooting styles and workflows, working with professionals such as Riley Snelling, Younes Bounhar (Doublespace), Scott Norsworthy, and Arnau d M arthouret (Revelateur Studio).

Freelance Photographer at Self-employed / Freelance

September 1, 2021 - Present

Planned and executed photography projects across architecture, travel, products, food, and events for brands and businesses. Produced high-quality image sets tailored for marketing, editorial, and digital platforms, maintaining consistent visual tone and brand alignment. Managed full production workflow including concept development, location scouting, on-site direction, lighting, and post-production. Organized and maintained structured image archives for efficient client delivery and long-term use.

Freelance Photographer at Self-employed

September 1, 2021 - Present

Delivered high-volume digital assets under strict timelines, applying structured naming conventions and quality control checks to ensure accuracy and consistency across platforms. Produced brand-consistent visual assets used for client websites, social media, and promotional campaigns. Managed client projects including proposals, budgeting, invoicing, and payment tracking. Built and maintained personal portfolio website, publishing and updating content, optimising images for web performance, and implementing SEO.