Dahlia Katz is an award-winning photographer based in Toronto. She’s also a theatre director and the head editorial photographer at Intermission Magazine and has 20+ years’ experience working in the Toronto theatre community.

In studio I’m a host, a guide, an artist, and a listener. I endeavour to discover truths, and have a meaningful connection that will resonate through the photos I take. On location I’m engaged, respectful, playful, observant, and professional. I relish opportunities to collaborate with my subjects and their environment without disturbing it.

– Dahlia Katz

Her services include headshots and she has several session packages available, including optional hair and makeup services. Sliding scale rates may be available; please contact Dahlia at: dahliakatz@gmail.com to confirm. She does theatre production stills (photos taken during a dress rehearsal or performance) and promotional photographs (photos for print, website, social media, etc.), including basic graphic design; portraits and family photos; as well as photography for weddings, events and celebrations; plus for products, food and interiors.

Her theatre clients have referred to her as a “ninja”, as she’s able to navigate the performance space and onstage action skillfully, quickly and independently as she works. No matter what she’s photographing, she loves capturing both the compelling and little moments, making for a job well done and resulting in images that resonate.

(Photo credits: top left: Amanda Cordner; top right: production still from Jerusalem, featuring Christo Graham, Kim Coates, Philip Riccio and Peter Fernandes – all photos by Dahlia Katz)

What we like about this photographer

If you’ve been to a theatre performance in Toronto or visited a Toronto theatre company’s website to check out what’s on, you’ve seen Dahlia Katz’s photographs. Her skillful eye and navigation of the action onstage make for beautiful and captivating results. She doesn’t just take photographs, she genuinely connects with the moments and subjects she observes – and it shows.

Her images can be powerful, playful or poignant – and always stunning. In fact, we love Dahlia’s work so much, we’ve commissioned her to do many of our product and lifestyle photographs. And Cate looks forward to an upcoming headshot session with her. (Written by C.M.)

Accessibility information: Her studio is accessible by elevator.

Ideas for where you can go from here:

• See Dahlia Katz’s photography.
• Check out her photography services and book a session with her.
• Take a look at who she’s worked with.

We love photographers because they inspire you to see the world in a new way. Seeing the world in a new way allows you to gain a whole new perspective. Gaining a new perspective is part of the flourishing offline life Young W helps you discover: by exploring ART and the other 8 pillars of Arts & Letters, including those you may be hesitant to try.

Broken or out-of-date link? Let us know and we’ll fix it. Thanks for helping us keep the information on Young W up to date.