Stills by RJ

Pause. A break.
In the busy streets of downtown Toronto, where the chaos, traffic, and waves of people never seem to stop - there are still moments of calm.

Yet in between headlights and hurried footsteps, someone stands still — a phone in hand, a thought in pause, a breath caught between lights and motion.

Sometimes, even in the noise, stillness finds its own voice.

Fall 2024 with LUCAS 🍁

Still of the moments, freezing the fun as kids grow too fast. 📸

One of the outtakes from our outreach with the Aeta community in Porac, Pampanga, Philippines.

Despite having so little, the children’s joy filled the space, dancing, laughing, and simply living in the moment.

to one of the weddings I photographed years ago.

I went on a little treasure hunt in my hard drive hoping to find the raw files, unfortunately, they’re long gone 😅 So here’s a throwback pulled straight from my old account’s albums. 🤣

Aside from portraits, I will also be sharing some photographs I captured on the streets, and maybe a few landscapes too. I’ve always loved observing life as it unfolds, whether it’s a quiet corner in the city or a calm view that makes you pause. Through these stills, I’m hoping to share a bit more of how I see the world.

Where it all began… 📸

Hi, I’m RJ! I’m a photographer based in Toronto. This journey started with capturing moments of my family for fun and personal satisfaction. Before, it was just a hobby, taking photos of my loved ones. But now, photography has evolved into a true passion that drives me to connect with people and tell their stories through still photography.

🌟 From family photos to meaningful connections, welcome to 𝑺𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒃𝒚 𝑹𝑱!