Reviews of Peter Istvan Photography (Photo Studio)

Seana Irvine

Peter created a really comfortable atmosphere and his humour set me at ease, making this photo shoot super enjoyable. Peter is a pro. He really understands the lighting and positioning for the best shots. I am really pleased with the results and would definitely recommend him.

David Newall

Peter is a consummate professional who makes you feel completely at ease while he works his craft! Peter has been taking photo's his entire life and has turned his creative eye to portrait photography - his outstanding results speak for themselves. I can't recommend Peter highly enough!

Chad Fraser

When you work with Peter, you get more than terrific headshots; you get a fully immersive experience. His studio is cozy, and once you're in front of the camera, he explains every detail, from changes to the backlighting to get just the right glow to the body positions that make the subtle things (like your jaw and shoulder lines) stand out. A fun and professional experience from top to bottom.

Perry Harris

Never having had a professional photos taken l had no idea what to expect. Well any fears l may have had were eliminated from the moment l walked into Peter's studio. A true professional who can make you feel at ease while performing his art. Thanks Peter, it was a pleasure!!

Mary McDowall

For someone who really doesn't like getting their photo taken I have to rate this an A+ experience all round. Peter is very professional and creates a relaxed and interactive experience. Plus, I'm absolutely delighted with the results.

Jessica Snyder

Peter was very professional and I immediately felt comfortable and at ease as soon as I stepped into his studio. He has a lot of knowledge and I enjoyed learning the different ways to pose for pictures to achieve your best head shot! I also enjoyed getting to preview the images while shooting and he was very quick to send the completed pictures. Thanks again for the laughs and amazing headshots!

Think Boyd

I highly recommend Peter Istvan Photography. Very professional, made me feel comfortable in the Studio setting. Gave me many options to choose from to ensure I was happy. If needing head shots, Peter is your best bet.

Jon Collins (FSLR)

Peter's humble charm put me at ease completely with the shoot, and the photos are exactly what I was looking for. A great experience and great shots!

Russell Becker

Peter is an amazing photographer! He is very patient, caring and made the whole experience extremely comfortable. 5 STARS ALL AROUND!

KCMinPS

Peter is a professional. The experience at the sitting - was welcoming and re-assuring. I was really pleased to have the chance to see the images throughout the session. I am very happy with the results. Peter is a very knowledgeable and talented photographer. A worth while investment.

Diana Clements

As someone who lives in a hoody and baseball cap, having a headshot done was a bit daunting. Peter made the experience comfortable from start to finish. He was professional and engaging and I recommend him highly! Thanks Peter

Laura Peddie

I highly recommend Peter, especially for those who do not like their photo taken. He made the whole experience fun and easy!

EJFullerton

I highly recommend Peter Istvan Photography for your professional headshots! At the beginning of my session, Peter took the time to get to know me and explain the process. The result is a fun, relaxed, comfortable setting conducive to amazing photographs! Peter is a true professional and a master of his craft. I am thrilled with my headshots. Thanks so much, Peter! I had a blast!

Steven Iseman

If a head shot was just a picture, we could all use our passport photos on our website and social media. But it’s not. A proper head shot has to do the amazing; express who you are - your spirit, your energy, your dependability - all with one image. You had better get that image right, and that means going to someone who can coax these subtle and ineffable details out of you and capture them in print. Peter Istvan is who I trust to do the job right. I don’t know how he does it, but the images that he provided were exactly what I was was trying to express to the world. He is a craftsman. The process was fun and the results excellent. Thanks Peter.

Ruth Beattie

Peter was patient and fun to work with during our staff head shot experience. He does excellent work!

Brittany Mahnke

I highly recommend Peter Istvan Photography. Peter is a master at his craft. When you walk into his studio it is welcoming, clean and professional. You sit down with Peter and go over the session. He makes you feel comfortable and you begin taking headshots. Peter walks you through his light positioning, how to pose and makes you laugh the whole way through. I love the photos I recieved. The headshots are beautiful and professional. Thank you, Peter for the wonderful experience.

Nichole Ledl

Great to work with, made things comfortable and delivered high quality work that I can be proud to use for my business endeavours

Linda Bangay

Peter is a talented photographer, and his photos are top notch. He is really able to capture the personality of the person being photographed. I recommend him to anyone who wants a great headshot.

Doug Langmuir

This weekend I asked Peter do a new headshot for my LinkedIn profile. I'm really pleased with the result. It was a very easy process (I was only in-studio for about 20 min although he has ample time if you need it). Importantly, he has a number of clever posture and smile adjustments he suggests that make subtle yet decidedly positive improvements to the results (which you check out right away on site). I even left with a jar of his own honey harvested from the hives in his garden. Delicious. Highly recommend this.

Becky Pollock

Head shots for every member of our team was a great idea! Thanks Peter Istvan Photography for capturing each one of our staff and making their head shots so professional!

Meg Donevan

I can highly recommend Peter Istvan's photography services! Peter offers a fun, relaxed and professional environment that made the headshot session feel effortless. And I couldn't be happier with the results! Thanks Peter!

Karen Beerman

I highly recommend Peter Istvan Photography if you're looking for professional head shots that will "put your best face forward". Peter knows his art, and knows how to make you look good! It was a great experience; Peter was kind, professional, easy to work with, and knowledgable. I was pleased with my photos.

Stephanie Sheard

Peter really takes the time to get to know you, and get you comfortable before you begin. I had so much fun during my headshot session! I was blown away with the quality of photos upon receiving them. Highly recommend Peter for all your headshot needs!

Kaila Stevenson

The experience from start to finish was fantastic. Peter made the session fun and easy. I could not be happier with the end result. I would highly recommend Peter to anybody looking for professional headshots.

Muskoka Chautauqua - archive

Great experience. Very professional and even made it enjoyable for someone who does not like getting her photo taken. I'm so grateful to have these awesome shots! I would highly recommend Peter.

Rosemary Simon

Who enjoys having his/her picture taken? Not many. Peter has a lovely way of creating an atmosphere that is both professional and relaxed. He gives simple tips and tricks to enhance your look and has a knack for capturing your natural self. Five stars for Peter Istvan Photography!!

Stewart Istvan

Excellent experience taking my first professional head shots. Peter made me feel very comfortable in the studio which was great as I've never been keen on having my picture taken. The results were better than I could ever have imagined. If you're looking for professional grade head shots, look no further...Peter Istvan Photography is your place to go.

Donna Kearney

I have never been comfortable in front of the camera but after seeing the images Peter took of me...I look so natural. It was fun and the best part is having pictures of myself that I am proud to share with others. Peter made the whole experience easy from start to finish.

Catherine Peddie

I needed to update my professional headshot and I am so thrilled to have found Peter Istvan Photography. The moment I walked into Peter’s studio I felt at ease and comfortable. Peter is a true professional and makes the headshot process easy, relaxed and fun! 5+ stars for Peter! Thank you so much, Peter!

Stephanie Paluch

During my photoshoot, Peter was kind, warm and very personable. He made sure I was comfortable and had me smiling and laughing throughout. Peter made the atmosphere very inviting and natural.

Michael Martyn

Well that was fun! Peter is very personable and obviously skilled at setting people at ease. The studio is professional and comfortable. I had no trouble finding it. Peter and I had a good chat and were able to establish some rapport before the camera was brought out. From there it was simply a matter of trusting the process. I'm very pleased with the results and will be using these photographs for professional purposes, including LinkedIn, concert programmes, publicity, and other places where a professional headshot is required. The turnaround time was very quick (surpirsingly so, based on experiences I've had elsewhere) and all in all the whole thing was fun and painless. Highly recommend.

Merrill Hammond

Peter took the most wonderful pictures of our 96 year old mother, a special gift for all her family.

Peter Rowley

This was a fantastic experience with an even greater result! Peter really knows what he's doing, and makes sure that you enjoy the experience as well

Cindy McEwen

I recommend to anyone wanting a headshot for any reason to book an appointment with Peter.

Carol Poole

Peter is highly professional and personable and made me feel comfortable instantly! The photos Peter takes are beautiful!

Dan DiNicolo

I've never been a big fan of having my photo taken but Peter made me feel perfectly comfortable having my head shot taken for the Parry Sound Area Founders Circle project. A true professional in every sense of the word. Thanks again Peter!

Bobbi-Jo Henry

What a great experience. Peter is very good, professional, and produces amazing pictures. Very highly recommended.

TIna K

If there is a phobia about having one-on-one photos taken of you, that's mine. But my experience with Peter changed my mind. He has a great manner and way of making the entire experience fun! Then to top it off he gets good results! Love my new headshots. I will be using him again!

Charles Magyar

I find it challenging to look natural when posing for a photo. Peter made me feel comfortable and relaxed, the whole process was fun. My headshot is one of the best photos ever taken of me. I highly recommend Peter Istvan Photography.

Charlotte Magyar

Working with Peter was my first experience using a professional photographer. Peter's gentle approach enabled me to be relaxed and enjoy the experience to the fullest. The result was my perfect heashot, thanks Peter! I will definitely be a repeat customer and would not hesitate to recommend your services.

Caroline Newall

Great experience using Peter Istvan Photography. Professional and excellent at capturing beautiful headshots.

Jonathan Mahood

Peter is the best! Really fun session and great results! So many fantastic shots to choose from. Thanks again, Peter!

Cam MacDonaldAA

This guy is great, very friendly and knows his stuff. Highly recommended!

JA Loewen

A truly phenomenal experience at Peter Istvan Photography. The relaxed studio environment and Peter's simple tips and tricks made getting headshots easier than ever. Unlike getting a school photo & hoping for the best, Peter customizes his service to each client to ensure both parties are happy with the final results. If you're looking for great headshots, your search ends here!

Kathy White

Professional service. I received many compliments on the quality of the photography. Quick response to any correspondence I sent. Highly recommend!

Pete LeMoine

Peter did an excellent job of the photos I required. Very professional studio, COVID safe, and enjoyable conversation during the session! I highly recommend Peter!

Stephannie MacDonald

Like many people, I don’t like having my photo taken. And although I had seen Peter Istvan’s amazing work, I was sceptical he would be able to capture images of me that I would like. Peter was extremely professional and yet his laidback approach immediately put me at ease and made the session fun. In a short amount of time he was able to capture several images that I really love. Now in can swap out the embarrassing “selfies” on my business page for some beautiful photos - thank you so much Peter!

Jennifer Virley

I am one of those people that rarely sees a photo of myself that I actually like. When I needed an updated headshot for work, I found Peter through a google search - I was searching headshot photographer - but I may as well have been searching “miracle worker” because that’s what Peter is. I am still in awe at the photos he captured. And not only are his photos amazing, the entire process was super easy and comfortable! I really appreciated that he took the time to get to know me and what I was hoping to get out of the session, and he explained every step of the process along the way. His easy-going personality and sense of humour had me laughing and at ease the entire time which took my mind off worrying what the photos were going to look like! If you need a professional headshot and you’re putting it off because you’re afraid it won’t turn out, you MUST contact the Miracle Worker Headshot Photographer aka Peter Istvan.

Bryce Douglas

Peter is the best. Great experience and great pictures. If you want your headshot done right use Peter.

Em Daws

Peter is very professional, with a ton of knowledge! Would highly recommend.

Sound Youth Counselling

My photo shoot with Peter far exceeded my expectations - it was professional, covid-comfortable, and a lot of fun! As someone who can find fault in any picture of themselves, I am thrilled with the head shots Peter captured. I highly recommend him!

Kathy Dyer

Peter's ability to make me feel at ease about being photographed is wonderful. His confidence with photographic skills allowed him to focus on making me feel comfortable with various poses guided by his phrases to evoke various emotions. I love the images! Thank you Peter.

Jared Bonis

I didn’t think I needed professional headshots until I saw just how much of a difference they can make in establishing a professional presence in an increasingly virtual world. Thanks Peter! Your photos help create an excellent first impression in the digital age.

Allison Nolan

I was a little nervous of the process but as soon as I walked in the door, Peter made me feel so comfortable. I had so much fun with the photo shoot. He made sure it a fantastic experience and my photos were amazing. It was interesting seeing the whole process of taking head shots.

Lee Taylor

Peter made the experience very comfortable. And he did an awesome job of getting some warm and friendly shots out of me, even though it was only 8:30 in the morning on a Sunday!!

Felicia Simon

Peter is a wonderful photographer. I have never felt so comfortable in the photography setting as with Peter. He takes the time to understand what you are looking for and the style of photographs that you like and then delivers with such professionalism and talent. He has the uncanny ability to capture images that highlight their subject's personality so naturally. I'm incredibly happy with the photos he took and would highly recommend Peter as a photographer!

Lance DeCaire

Great experience and great results! Thanks Peter