The Young Arsonists: Production Stills Photographer

I worked as the unit still photographer on the final day of the feature film The Young Arsonists in Hamilton, Ontario. Specifically, I captured pivotal on-set moments under fast-paced conditions. I navigated the gritty style of this 1980s drama directed by Sheila Pye. Furthermore, my photography transitioned from set work into editorial features. Consequently, The Hamilton Spectator published the work. You can view more of my commercial film work in my event photography portfolio.

Working on a live feature film set requires immense patience, discipline, and absolute discretion. My production scope for this shoot included:

• Long-Day Endurance & Standby: Managing grueling hours characterized by the classic “hurry up and wait” film schedule while staying fully prepared for instant action.
• Silent Set Operations: Operating with extreme silence and total stealth while cameras rolled to ensure zero disruption to audio recording or actor focus.
• Unobtrusive Moment Hunting: Anticipating emotional beats and capturing authentic narrative framing without ever getting in the way of the director, crew, or talent.
• Editorial & Unit Documentation: Delivering high-impact stills engineered for press distribution, promotional campaigns, and publication like The Hamilton Spectator.

If your production needs a unit still photographer, contact me today and let’s get your project documented.