I was photographing an event at Toronto City Church one evening when Faith came up to the stage and introduced herself as a jazz singer. From the moment she started singing, my camera was laser focused on her- I knew I was witnessing something and someone special.
Eventually we connected over social channels and Faith has since become a good friend and art mentor of mine. In the numerous shoots we’ve worked on together, the one thing that I always tried to capture was her confidence. She performs with such allure and talent yet never shows any timidity or nervousness. Her passion for her musical craft is so apparent it draws in crowds no matter the setting. The ability to foster an atmosphere that allows participants to slip into another reality for a moment, perhaps into a memory or a fantasy, is something reserved exclusively to masterful artists, of which Faith Amour can most definitely be identified with. I recognize that most of my portraits of Faith are filled with drama; I look forward to having her back in the studio to focus on the incredibly fun and loving sides of the human being she is. I’m incredibly honoured and humbled to be a part of Faith’s life and artistic journey. If you haven’t listened to her music yet, today is the day!
