“Hi, my name is Ian Grant”
I Am A Professional Photographer
At Ian Grant Photography we like to keep it simple. We are all about creating an enjoyable experience and working with you and your team for the long term creating images that captivate your audience.
WHY HIRE IAN GRANT?
PASSIONATE
PASSIONATE
Ian is and always has been passionate about photography. Approaches his vocation as a craft.
GUARANTEE
All the photography captured by Ian Grant Photography comes with a Client Satisfaction guarantee.
Ian is confident that his photography will meet or exceed your expectations.
LICENSING
Ian Grant Photography owns the copyright on all images taken. Licensing and usage rates are typically negotiated on a job by job basis following industry standards. So, no surprises.
CLIENT EXPERIENCE
Photography is more than just pushing a button and taking a picture. It is more about listening to you, the client, to determine what your needs are photographically. After all that is why you are researching photographers – to have some professional photographs taken – right?
Ian will take the time to ask the right questions to determine how you want to present yourself visually, who your market audience is and where you see your images being used. Something as simple as: are the captures all to be horizontal or vertical in orientation? Are we shooting to a layout, will all be discussed. Together we can then formulate a strategy to move forward with the photography. Ian’s goal is to create a win/win experience that exceeds your expectations with outstanding imagery to tell your story visually.
DELIVERY
DELIVERY
Often within 24 hours of the capture you will receive a web gallery of images taken for you to review. Unique file names are used making it easy to chose your "Client Selects". Once your final selections are made our production team generally requires 48 hours to process, format and deliver the “Client Selects” you’ve chosen. The only thing that can cause a slight delay in delivery is the amount of retouching that may be requested, however Ian will let you know in advance of delivery times associated.
Two formats of files are delivered with each job – hi-res JPEG’s and web ready JPEGs. This means that you can drop your images into your social media campaigns or website immediately.(Optional) Electronic portfolio of images captured that incorporates your company branding. On-time and on-budget delivery.
Ian is experienced and passionate about capturing unique images for his clientele. He loves the challenge of creating award winning images that they can use in their social media or advertising campaigns.
Born and raised in St Albert, Ian is a true Alberta prairie boy. Growing up he spent his winters playing hockey dreaming of the big leagues and in the summer played golf everyday. He still resides there now is a proud family man with two grown children and a grand-daughter.
Ian’s first exposure to the photo process came in junior high when my brother’s teacher had a darkroom setup in his basement suite – this was the first time he had seen a photo develop on paper in the developer tray – he was bit. From there he setup his own darkroom in the furnace room at home and started taking black and white photos on his mom’s 35mm Pentax Spotmatic F and absolutely loved it!
Ian’s first exposure to the photo process came in junior high when my brother’s teacher had a darkroom setup in his basement suite – this was the first time he had seen a photo develop on paper in the developer tray – he was bit. From there he setup his own darkroom in the furnace room at home and started taking black and white photos on his mom’s 35mm Pentax Spotmatic F and absolutely loved it!
After high school he followed his passion for photography and studied at NAIT graduating with honors earning a Photographic Technology diploma. He then went on to study at the University of Alberta earning a Mechanical Engineering degree. The pull to become a commercial photographer was too strong and in 1985 he set up studio catering to the corporate market. For 37 years Ian has had the distinct pleasure of capturing imagery for clients across Canada and the Western USA.
In 2001 Ian was one of the first in Western Canada to embrace Phase One’s medium format digital camera technology and has been an ambassador ever since. He recently upgraded his PhaseOne digital back and is working with the world’s largest camera sensor, the new IQ4 150 Mega Pixel back.
In 2001 Ian was one of the first in Western Canada to embrace Phase One’s medium format digital camera technology and has been an ambassador ever since. He recently upgraded his PhaseOne digital back and is working with the world’s largest camera sensor, the new IQ4 150 Mega Pixel back.
He has also earned his Master of Photographic Arts (MPA) from the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC). He is also holds accreditations from PPOC in the following areas:
• Annual Report
• Food
• Architectural
• Illustration
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Editorial Portrait
• Scientific
Award Winning Imagery
2014 PPOC Commercial Photographer
of the Year Finalist
2014 PPOC Alberta -
Illustration Class Award
2014 PPOC Alberta -
Industrial Class Award
2013 Out of Province Commercial Photographer of the Year – PPOC Atlantic
2013 Winner Architectural Class Award –
PPOC Alberta
2012 Winner Illustration Class Award –
PPOC Alberta
2012 Finalist Architectural Class Award–
PPOC Alberta
2011 Commercial Photographer of the Year Finalist –
PPOC Alberta
2011 Winner Editorial Class Award-
PPOC Alberta
Our Mission
To be recognized as an expert in the provision of commercial photography throughout Western Canada and the Western US. To provide clients with the highest level of service, high quality images and well priced photography using leading edge technology. To be held accountable to the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics.
Our Vision
To be a leader in the professional capture of commercial photography for the corporate market.
OUR VALUES
Integrity, accountability, trustworthy, service, teamwork, professional