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“Never in my life have I felt so comfortable in front of a camera or so blown away by the images that were captured. I wanted to do the shoot for my birthday —my 39th birthday—and to capture how I show up in the world with the strength and wisdom I've gathered in life so far. The photos show that and so much more, and it was all due to the fantastic experience that Darius created, and allowed me to create with him.

Darius didn't just start shooting, he walked me through the whole process, explained techniques and angles; he basically gave me a little class in how to be a model. It was extraordinary. The shoot was so relaxing and so much fun that I was disappointed when it was time to stop! I wanted to keep trying new things and taking more pictures! I can't wait to come back next year and do a shoot for my 40th birthday!"

- Kristin Dorsey

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If you want to make something beautiful together in 2021, send me a quick DM or comment below with the word "2021".

Toronto Photographer, Toronto Photography, Portrait Photography, Black and White Portraits, Testimonial TuesdaysDarius BasharFebruary 2, 2021Toronto Photographer, Toronto Photography, Black and White Photography, Portrait Photographer, Testimonial TuesdaysComment

Who Would You Be?

Who would you be if you let go of what other people think?

Who would you be if you gave yourself full permission to shine?

How would your life change this year if you LET GO of your past and all of the times things didn’t go exactly how you had hoped?

What would happen to your life today if you truly accepted that tomorrow you could be dead?

What would happen to you this year if you found the courage to declare your dreams to the world—not the dumbed-down, diluted, safe version of your dreams, but your real fucking dreams?

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PS: The beautiful, brave and brilliant human in these photos is my friend @KrishaYoung.

PPS: If you’re ready to make something beautiful together this year, send me a DM or comment below. I’d love to connect.

PPS: More info on this month's promo --> www.dariusbashar.com/heartshots

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Black and White Portraits, Toronto Photographer, Toronto PhotographyDarius BasharJanuary 5, 2021Toronto Photography, Toronto Photographer, Black and white PhotographyComment

Ciaran Breen - SoftMen Portrait 005

Everyone thinks a softman is a man that cries. But softness in a man is NOT one-dimensional.

When a man softens the walls around his heart and gives himself permission to express, a softman can also be a man that discovers his raw sexiness, his bad-ass-ness, and his power.

Thank you Ciaran for the gift of showing me what is possible when men allow their walls to soften.

I walked away from this photoshoot feeling closer to you and also to myself.

You are living ART.