Hi, I’m Toronto photographer Nick Wons — a passionate freelance photographer specializing in portraits, events, branding, and candid moments across the Greater Toronto Area. With over 10 years in the industry, I’ve worked with couples, entrepreneurs, and media outlets to create images that tell authentic stories.
My first memory related to cameras was playing with my father’s Pentax camera. I must have been 7 or 8 years old. There was something captivating about looking at the world through the viewfinder and hearing the shutter’s sound when I took a photo. During my teenage years, I met a new neighbor who happened to be a professional photographer. Not only did he create amazing fine art photos, but he also shot for clients like Sports Illustrated and various other publications. I remember spending countless evenings sitting on my parents’ front steps, engaging in hours-long conversations with him about photography, his ongoing projects, and occasionally providing feedback on his ideas. This relationship was truly cherished and became a large source of inspiration for me.
It wasn’t until my mid-20s, upon returning to Toronto after a few years living outside the city, that I truly delved into photography. Armed with a prosumer Nikon camera and plenty of time, I started photographing everything. Through trial and error, I learned and worked to find my unique “voice” in photography. Simultaneously, I was deeply involved in Toronto’s electronic music scene. I hosted a radio show on 89.5FM CIUT every Saturday night, and I performed at raves, and organized events across downtown Toronto. After hiring numerous photographers to cover my shows and getting inspired by their portfolios, I decided to start capturing photos at my own events. Little did I know that this would mark the beginning of my photography career.
