Cinematic Portraiture & Editorial Photography.
Presence. Depth. Timeless.
Studio Downtown Toronto — 366 Adelaide St. East.
A tailored studio experience built on strong direction and uncompromising detail.
Bespoke Portfolios for Artists, Entrepreneurs, Models and Business Leaders.
Based in downtown Toronto at 366 Adelaide St. East, Portraits.To is Matthew Bennett's studio for actor headshots, executive portraits, editorial photography, and personal branding imagery.
What sets every session apart is the director behind the lens - Matthew is a working TV & film Actor with nearly 100 IMDB credits including The Magnificent Seven, The Altruists, Little House On The Prairie, Doc, Law & Order Toronto, Orphan Black, and Battlestar Galactica, all of which means he brings genuine on-camera experience to every portrait session.
While most photographers “coach” a session, Matthew guides his, using all his skills as a professional Actor & Director to help every client access an authentic presence that makes a portrait truly work.
Whether you're an actor submitting to Toronto talent agencies, an executive updating your LinkedIn profile, or a creative professional building a personal brand, the result is the same, images that are the best version of you.
366 Adelaide St. East, Toronto ꞏ portraits.to ꞏ +1 (437) 564-2585
I'm Matthew Bennett — a working Toronto actor with nearly 100 TV and film credits in leading roles and a photographer who has spent decades on both sides of the camera.
I know what casting directors are looking for, I know what makes a headshot feel alive versus flat, and I know how to bring out the best version of you that books the job, lands the meeting, or stops the scroll.
Every session at Portraits.To is collaborative, coached and relaxed, because portraits that work best come from a genuine moment, not a forced pose.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "After 40 years in the business, Matthew Bennett has given me one, if not the best headshots I have ever had as an actor." — Verified Google Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "30+ years in the business and close to 20 headshots, yet I've never experienced anything quite like my session — he treats the shoot as if he is directing an art film." — Verified Google Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Matthew is genuinely talented and makes you feel incredibly at ease. The results speak for themselves." — Verified Google Review