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Toronto’s #1 Women’s Empowering Portrait Photography


 

“Most women struggle with expressing who they are.

Our custom portraits make it easy for them to look incredible and feel comfortable in front of a camera so they can tell their story of strength, perseverance, growth, and transformation.”

– J. How

Empowering Women Portrait Photography

 

You can take a million photos and still not feel good about yourself.
 
What you really need is ONE portrait that changes the way you feel about yourself forever!

 

 


THIS IS THE THING YOU’VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR ALL YOUR LIFE

What makes a Made by Ten life portrait different?

Some women just want pretty pictures of themselves, but there are a few that want more than the superficial.

Made by Ten portraits are for women who are strong, independent, and sometimes even polarizing no matter what shape, size, race, sexuality, age, or gender they are; including trans women. These women want a unique experience that will tell their story in a meaningful way.

Made by Ten portraits are special portraits, for special women.

They want an experience that will empower them to become their best selves by guiding them through their journey of self-discovery and self-expression.

Whether you are a new graduate moving into womanhood; looking for your first job or new job; getting back into dating; starting your own business; newly engaged; planning a wedding; waiting excitedly for the birth of your baby; or even gong through a hurtful separation, these are the moments in your life (good or bad) that need to be told!

We think you are incredibly important and we would love if you would let us to tell your story.

 


 

AN EMPOWERING PHOTOSHOOT EXPERIENCE THAT WILL TRANSFORM YOU

 

When others see you they see an ordinary girl.
But we know the truth.
You have an identity as unique as your fingerprint… and no one can see that either.
We have the ability to bring it out and we want to show the world who you truly are!
 
Greater Toronto Area Empowering Portrait Photography Women

 


FEEL EMPOWERED AT EVERY POINT IN YOUR LIFE

Who are these portraits for?

Our clients are all remarkable in their own way. Learn a bit about who they are and how they were empowered from their experience. You may have a similar story or, more likely, you have a unique one that we can help with too!

Randi wanted the power to…

Create artistic portraits that expressed a sensual side of herself without it being a typical boudoir photoshoot.

Jordan wanted the power to…

Look amazing in portraits that she could give her boyfriend as a way of showing how much she loved him and to make him feel like the luckiest man in the world.

Susan wanted the power to…

Look deeper into herself and piece together her identity as she moved into a new and exciting part of her life – opening her own clothing storefront.

Rishma wanted the power to…

Create images that would connect with her business audience who struggled with infertility.

Richie wanted the power to…

Represent different parts of herself (her nationality, profession, and family values) with incredibly impactful portraits that would tell those stories.

Tarita wanted the power to…

See herself positively and finally believe in the supportive words her husband would say to her. She wanted to see herself as beautiful and proven wrong about the typical way she saw herself.

Ms. K wanted the power to…

Inspire both herself and her children with portraits that creatively represented her self-view as a woman with many facets to her personality.

Danielle wanted the power to…

See her beauty again after coming out of a tumultuous marriage. Divorce meant she could finally put herself first and this is how she would celebrate it.

Britt wanted the power to…

Create fantastical portraits that incorporated her love of nature, magic, and fairies. She wanted a way of expressing her imagination through art.

 

What’s your name? What’s your story? We’d love to add you to the list!

Beach Portrait

 

 

Every woman deserves the best for herself and the opportunity to be empowered and transformed.
 
There is a unique portrait experience for you no matter what milestone of your life you’re celebrating!

 


SOMEONE YOU CAN TRUST FOR THE REST YOUR LIFE

Testimonials

We understand how difficult it is to find the right people in this world. Ones you can trust to understand you and always have your best interest at heart. That’s why we take our clients’ trust in us seriously; with the utmost appreciation and care.

More Stories and Testimonials

 

“Women like us do things like this!”

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“Wow…nothing could have prepared me for the moment I saw my photos turned into artwork!”

– Emma

 

Artwork materializes your unique and diverse identity; turning it into a tangible, singular source of empowerment.

 

You are a work of art and you deserve to see it!

 


PORTRAIT EXPERIENCES CUSTOMIZED JUST FOR YOU

How does a Made by Ten portrait experience work?

 

There’s a reason why we’re the top Toronto Portrait Photographer for women. Our expert service starts with a phone call to figure out what your needs are so we can tailor an experience just for you,

Once we’ve figured out how best to tell your story we get to work putting your photoshoot together. During your photoshoot we guide you in front of the camera. We’ll make it easy for you to look and feel incredible. You don’t need to be a professional model to get a professional portrait taken by us!

After your photoshoot we’ll sit together and pick out the images that best tell your story; choosing the ones that are wall-worthy and the ones that need to be printed together in a book.

Our luxurious Custom Art Experiences start at $2700 while our effortless Modern Mini Sessions start at $900.

We’ll go over everything during our chat so you are completely comfortable! 


CONTACT & CONNECT

 

We know it’s hard to get to know us through our website alone so let’s talk! We can’t wait to get to hear from you! 

 

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GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY

Are these excuses holding you back from your dream photoshoot?

There are always thousands of reasons holding us back from the best things in life and they’re usually based on illegitimate fears.

We know that at some point in their lives all women and girls have thought about having their photo taken. Unfortunately, 99% of them don’t follow through because they get scared, don’t know who they should go to, and then eventually just give up and forget about it.

We believe every woman and girl deserves to have the most beautiful portrait taken of them and that’s why we’re here to help!

Here are the top 5 excuses and how to overcome them so you can be the 1% that follows through with their dream:

 

Excuse 1: Portraits are narcissistic!
Truth: Not at all!

Portraits are only as vain as you are. So if you’re humble then your portraits will be too. Portraits are the most powerful way of seeing yourself from an entirely different viewpoint.

It isn’t wrong for you to want to feel special, understood, and cared for.

Excuse 2: I am not photogenic…and maybe just a little awkward!
Truth: Not many people are, but take a look at our portraits and you won’t believe it!

Sure, the celebrities and models gracing the cover of glossy magazines like Vogue and Vanity Fair have it easier, but they are just as skeptical about their looks and even as awkward as you are most of the time (trust us).

We are all uniquely beautiful and that’s what we stand for. Our portraits bring out the best in everyone!

Take a look at any of the women we’ve photographed and you’ll see that their beauty isn’t because of symmetry or size, but because of the pride and confidence they have in discovering who they are. They are fierce…in a zen-like way.

Excuse 3: I don’t have time!
Truth: We waste so much time on things that don’t matter when we should be spending it on the things we do! 

All our lives are busy and it’s definitely hard to fit things into our schedules. We get it!

But the funny thing is we can always make time for the things that really matter.

Want to know what’s even funnier? We make even more time for things that relieve pain.

Do you fear never getting the chance to see who you truly are – the best version of your self?

Do you ever fear not living your life to the fullest?

Those pains will keep you up at night with a wet pillowcase!

Excuse 4: This will be really hard!
Truth: We make it easy!

This one is simple to snub out. We make it easy. Don’t worry. We got you! 

Excuse 5: I’m not worth it.
Truth: Oh girl…you are!

Well…that’s a somber one. We get it though.

As amazing and strong as you are there are still lots of things you don’t think you deserve.

But we’re here to tell you you’re worth it. Not only are we your biggest cheerleader; we’re also your biggest guide and here to keep you safe.

Taking the leap can be hard, but we believe in you. In this very moment you are enough. We know so whole-heartedly that this will be the most amazing experience of your life – that it will change the very way you perceive yourself – that we’re willing to let you go at any point during the whole process.

Either way…we are always here for you!


YOUR PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER FOR LIFE

Let’s get to know each other!

Hi,

I’m Jonathan How, a portrait photographer located in Milton (within the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario) and I’ll be helping you on your journey.

You’re probably expecting me to tell you how passionate I am about photography, but the truth is I don’t really care about it!

For me, portraits are all about helping women transform through the experience. That means helping you build confidence, find self-love, and learn to appreciate your natural beauty.

One of the greatest joys in my life is helping women realize that they are beautiful, that their story is unique, and that they matter. We all want to be seen and that’s what I do.

My goal is to become a close friend; someone you can count on when you want someone to celebrate a special moment in your life with.

I’m here to take care of you every step of the way and give you a photoshoot experience that is both fun and luxurious.

I can’t wait to meet you!

 

Self-portrait of Best Toronto Portrait Photographer

Jonathan How

Owner & Portrait Photographer
Made by Ten
Phone: (905) 606-0660
Email: jon@madebyten.com

 


ASK US ANYTHING

 

If you’re lost and unsure about something (or everything) we’re here to help you.

 

“You’ll never be “ready” for an experience like this. There are a few times in your life where you just have to go for it and this is one of those times!”

– Anne