Wedding & Event Photography
Creative Resume
Hi Im Henna!
(Pronounced Hee-na)
From large cultural weddings and community festivals to intimate elopements and private events, I bring a lifestyle and photojournalistic approach to every moment I document.
My photography journey began with weddings and events in Toronto. Over time, I’ve expanded into new creative roles, but I still find deep joy in documenting love stories and meaningful gatherings—now supported by a broader skillset in visual storytelling, creative direction, project and administrative coordination.
Whether I’m capturing a quiet exchange between partners, the energy of a crowded celebration, or supporting a project behind the scenes, I approach every role with creativity, care, and intention.
Core Roles
Wedding & Event Lead or Second Photographer
Capturing candid, emotional, and story-driven imagery that preserves each event’s unique energy, connection, and meaning — whether leading or supporting.
LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER & Photojournalist
Documenting heartfelt moments with care and creativity, blending posed and candid moments to reflect each client’s authentic story.
Creative Director & VIsual Strategist
Shaping the creative vision for shoots to ensure a cohesive and intentional aesthetic.
Marketing & Communications Support
Shaping the creative vision for shoots to ensure a cohesive and intentional aesthetic.
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Develop and maintain organized systems and workflows that support smooth project execution, structure, and efficiency.
Project COORDINATOR
Coordinate creative and logistical elements—from initial planning and sales to on-site execution and deliverables. Ensure smooth collaboration with a commitment to clarity and care.
Photo Editor
Refine images through thoughtful editing and retouching that align with each project’s visual narrative. Maintain consistency, quality, and authenticity across final deliverables.
Professional Experience
Henna Tiwari Photography
Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, On
2011 – Present
Creative Direction
Founder of a photography business focused on lifestyle portraiture, weddings, and events. Uses a storytelling approach to create images that capture emotion and each client’s unique narrative.
Project & Administrative Coordination
Oversee all aspects of the business, from initial inquiries, logistics coordination, and sales to administrative tasks and final image delivery.
Visual Strategy
Integrate a wide array of photography techniques to ensure each image is not only technically flawless, but also artistically impactful.
Photo Editing
Apply editing and retouching techniques to enhance images, delivering high-quality, full-resolution photos.
Marketing & Communications
Develop visual and written content for website updates, blog posts, and social media platforms to support brand visibility, SEO performance, and audience engagement across digital channels.
EXP – Annual Golf Invitational
Maple & etobicoke, ON
2019 – Present
COMMERCIAL Event Photography Services
Photograph the annual golf invitational for EXP, an engineering and design firm involved in major infrastructure projects with municipal and provincial governments across Canada. Event proceeds support healthcare charities including Women’s College Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, and SickKids.
Project Coordination
Coordinated with EXP staff and event organizers to align on logistics. Fostered smooth collaboration to fulfill brand guidelines and expectations.
Visual Strategy
Captured speeches, award ceremonies, prize giveaways, branding materials, and group/candid moments to build a cohesive narrative highlighting sponsors, community engagement, and public impact.
Marketing & Communications Support
Ensured images aligned with EXP’s messaging goals. Delivered content for internal and external marketing and communications materials to amplify the event’s impact and outreach.
Photo Editing
Curated and batch-edited images with a focus on visual storytelling and consistency. Optimized final images for use across digital platforms and print materials.
Etobicoke Rotary Club – Toronto RibFest
Etobicoke, oN
July 2025
Photojournalism
Partnered with the Etobicoke Rotary Club, a volunteer-led organization focused on community development and humanitarian efforts — to photograph Toronto Ribfest.
Project Coordination
Supported planning for a large-scale summer festival by aligning with organizers on timelines, logistics, and deliverables months in advance.
Visual Strategy
Documented the full large-scale festival with a narrative-driven approach — capturing and framing visuals intentionally to tell a cohesive and compelling story.
Photo Editing
Curated images to tell a cohesive story, used editing techniques that enhanced quality without compromising the authenticity of the event.
Administrative Coordination
Streamlined multi-stakeholder communication and facilitated efficient delivery of high-resolution images for internal and external use.
Marketing & Communications Support
Created a long-form, SEO-driven blog post highlighting the Rotary Club’s role in Ribfest. Delivered branded visuals to support digital marketing and outreach.
Volunteer Work & Collaborations
Arria Glitz
South Asian Jewelry & Clothing Brand
Nobleton, Mississauga, Brampton, Etobicoke, ON
2018 – 2020
Commercial Event Photography Services
Covered the grand opening of Arria Glitz, a South Asian jewelry and fashion boutique, capturing branding details, guest moments, decor, and product displays.
Creative Direction & Visual Strategy
Led the artistic vision for commercial shoots, aligning concepts with campaigns and brand aesthetics while capturing dedicated images that met the needs of multiple vendors.
Project COORDINATION
Managed all phases of the campaign shoots—from pre-production to on-site execution and final delivery of image assets. Worked with makeup artists, hair stylists, and models to execute editorial-style shoots.
Administrative COORDINATION
Maintained clear communication across multiple collaborators and ensured everyone involved had organized access to their image assets.
Marketing & Communications Support
Produced visual content that amplified brand visibility and awareness for multiple vendors, featured across websites, social media, and promotional platforms.
Photo Editing
Edited images to align with varied shoot styles, applying detailed retouching for models and enhancing product features to ensure vendor offerings were the focal point of the final visuals.
OUR WINGS TO FIGHT — FUNDRAISING GALA
Woodbridge & Etobicoke, ON
September 2024
Commercial Event Photography Services
Provided professional photographic coverage for Our Wings to Fight, an annual gala raising funds for Crohn’s and Colitis research at the Zane Cohen Centre for Digestive Diseases, part of Sinai Health / Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.
Project Coordination
Collaborated with committee members to understand the gala’s fundraising, branding, and community engagement goals.
Visual Strategy
Documented speeches, raffles, awards, décor, auction tables, branding, group portraits, and candid interactions — crafting a cohesive story of the event’s mission, atmosphere, and community support.
Marketing & Communications Support
Provided branded imagery featured on the organization’s website and social media, supporting visibility, audience engagement, and alignment with the fundraiser’s mission.
Skills
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, & Google Workspace
Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Apple iWork (Pages, Numbers), and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Maps, Calendar, Drive).
Google Web Tools
Knowledgeable in using web analytics tools (Google Analytics, Google Search Console) to monitor website traffic, assess performance, and guide SEO, marketing, and content strategies.
Administrative Assistance
Skilled in organization, scheduling, email correspondence, contract preparation, CRM tools, workflow coordination, and basic bookkeeping and mileage tracking (QuickBooks).
Project Management
Skilled in managing timelines and logistics with strong attention to detail, ensuring seamless execution of creative projects from start to finish.
Photography
Skilled in DSLR operation, manual exposure settings, studio equipment, natural and artificial lighting, composition, and subject posing.
Photo Editing & Retouching
Proficient in editing and retouching techniques and tools (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom); skilled in RAW file processing.
Photo Management
Proficient in photo archival, retrieval, and safekeeping. Knowledgeable about image labeling, keywords, metadata embedding, and copyright protection (Photo Mechanic, Adobe Bridge).
Photographic Versatility
Proficient in capturing diverse moments, from lifestyle portraits to commercial events. Experienced in photographing sensitive subjects such as end-of-life pet sessions.
Short-Form Video
Proficient in creating and editing short-form video (Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Express, Canva, CapCut), assembling BTS footage, B-roll, photography, and music into polished, social-ready visual stories.
Web Design
Skilled in designing and managing websites to support branding, communications, and user engagement using CMS platforms such as WordPress and various theme builders (Elementor, Gutenberg).
Copywriting
Craft blog content, web copy, and captions informed by SEO, keyword research, and audience-focused marketing strategies to communicate clearly and effectively.
Content Creation & Social Media Management
Experienced in developing content calendars and social media posts using content scheduling tools (Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, Buffer) to support digital marketing and communications.
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Customer Service & Client Experience
Strong ability to communicate effectively with clients and customers, providing clear direction, gentle guidance, and professional responses.
Collaboration
Skilled at working effectively with clients, colleagues, and management by incorporating feedback and aligning goals. Experienced with project management tools (Monday.com).
Adaptability
Adept at overcoming challenges presented by unforeseen circumstances. Flexible to change, ensuring high-quality outcomes in dynamic environments.
Ability to Work Independently
Capable of managing responsibilities and multitasking without supervision.
Credentials
Languages
English
Hindi
URDU
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Social Science
York University
2010-2014
The Photographic EXPERIENCE
2014
First aid & cpr
Level C
2012
Equipment
Canon 5D Mark III
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon 70-200mm f/4L USM
3 Canon 600EX-RT Speedlites
Backdrop Stands
Light Stands
Light Modifiers
Published Work & Features
Etobicoke Rotary Club – Toronto RibFest
Website Feature
Images featured prominently on the official Toronto Ribfest website and Etobicoke Rotary homepage to showcase the event’s vibrancy and impact and branding.
Sponsorship Recognition
Featured as an in-kind sponsor for photography on the official Toronto Ribfest website.
Full Gallery Publication
A complete event gallery of 50+ images published on the Rotary Etobicoke website, capturing key moments, attendees, activities, and the overall atmosphere of Toronto Ribfest.
Links
EXP – Annual Golf Invitational
Website Feature
Photographs featured in EXP’s official news and insights page highlighting their 29th and 30th Annual Golf Invitationals.
Brochure Placement
Select images included in the official printed brochure distributed to attendees at the event.
Links
OUR WINGS TO FIGHT — FUNDRAISING GALA
Social Media Feature
Full gallery of images published on Our Wings to Fight’s official Facebook page, capturing key moments from the 2024 gala.
Social Media Shoutout
Received a public shoutout from the event committee on social media, praising professionalism, warmth, and photographic storytelling; shared within a Toronto group and linked to the official project gallery.
Links
Arria Glitz
Website Feature
Images featured as the hero image on Arria Glitz’s homepage, driving brand visibility and customer engagement.
E-Commerce Product Display
Captured jewelry on models for use across the brand’s e-commerce platform, supporting product listings, digital marketing, and online sales.
“SOME OF THE BEST PHOTOS TAKEN OF US IN YEARS”
Initially we were worried about someone who wouldn’t get the vibe of our wedding story. We weren’t used to having our photos taken, and we were worried that a photographer wouldn’t be patient with us. We were also worried about poses and where to shoot the photos.
Henna was able to catch moments well because she was unassuming, un-intimidating and had a great eye for the area. The photos turned out great, and are so real and gorgeous. They are some of the best photos taken of us in years.
I would recommend Henna because she has a great EQ, and is a pleasure to work with. She is not at all pushy, or aggressive in her approach.
The photos speak for themselves!
Visha and Cathy
Wedding Photography Client