I'm Raph Nogal, a professional photographer in Etobicoke, proudly serving Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). I'm also known as an Etobicoke photographer as I live in South Etobicoke. With a fully equipped photo studio in Etobicoke, conveniently located near the Toronto–Mississauga border, I specialize in commercial photography, corporate photography, and editorial lifestyle portraits.
As an experienced Etobicoke photographer and Toronto commercial photographer, my services include professional headshots, corporate portraits, branding and lifestyle photography, event photography, and product photography. I’ve been a full-time professional photographer since 2009, working with clients locally across the GTA and internationally.
My goal is to deliver clean, creative, and compelling images that are both impactful and authentic. With a well-rounded and versatile portfolio, I help businesses, professionals, and brands stand out through powerful visual storytelling.
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As an industry leader, I'm very excited to be affiliated with Sony Alpha (Canada) and proud to be an official ambassador for Profoto: The Light Shaping Company (North America/Sweden), Sprout Studio (Canada), Spider Holster (USA) and Vision Art (USA). Throughout the year, you can catch me at local camera stores doing small group workshops, presenting at photo conferences in Canada and around the world, putting on workshops, clinics and photo walks, and empowering other photographers through mentoring sessions at my studio
Curious to see me in action on set? Here's a behind-the-scenes video my team put together while we were using some awesome gear from a company that supports our work.
As a headshot photographer in Toronto, I have an opportunity to meet and photograph some of Canada's top business owners, CEOs and executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, and people from within the arts.
Headshots for LinkedIn or websites are what we do every week. We do individual headshots as well as team photos.
Business headshots are more important today than ever before. With social media and platforms like LinkedIn, you need to look your best and represent your brand accurately. I provide business headshots for advertising, business reports, various submissions, and other business purposes.
For headshot pricing & info, check out the headshot page.
I love collaborating with businesses, brands, and creative professionals—whether it's working alongside art directors, stylists, or on-set talent. Together, we bring your commercial vision to life. From product photography to lifestyle branding and advertising campaigns, I’m here to help elevate your next project with high-impact visuals. Let’s talk about how we can create compelling content that resonates with your audience.
A great PR image or a follow-up newsletter showcasing your successful corporate event can really show the participants, sponsors, and business partners why they need to be there next time! I've photographed many corporate events in the city and have a team of experienced event photographers that can really bring out the sparkle in your next corporate event - be it galas, general meetings, launches, announcements, award nights, Holiday parties, or other celebrations.
SOME OF OUR CLIENTS INCLUDE...
Over the years I have photographed various products for e-commerce, branding, and commercial purposes. From clean seamless white backdrop catalogue product shots to complex creative art-directed scenes, I can tackle any job from big to small. I'm happy to work in-studio or on location with a lifestyle or commercial vibe.
As a former dog owner and current dog-boarder, I'm beyond excited to introduce Studio Dog Portraits and welcome dogs into my south Etobicoke studio for their session. Dogs play such an integral part in our lives and what better way to show your love, than to have a beautiful portrait of them on your wall. Bring your fuzzy friend for a session today!
How you feel about your experience with Raph Nogal Photography is of utmost importance to me. I've been in business since 2009 and your feedback is so important to constantly grow and improve. If you would like to read real reviews from real clients, I have over 75 reviews on Google.
I-AM-NOT-A-RO-BOT...That's right, I'm not a robot :) but I did come from the environmental/enginnering industry... after completing an Hon.Bachelor of Science degree from York University, I worked as an environmental scientist and project manager for a consulting company for about 7 years. In 2007 I discovered photography. In 2009 I started a part-time photography business and in 2013 I left the consulting life to pursue something more creative... and what a journey it has been. Working as a professional photographer has been extremely rewarding. I am so thrilled that I'm able to run a photography studio, which I am so passionate about, and also offer various types of photography work, such as headshots, portraits, products, and event photography.
To learn more about me, click here.