About
"Gerry Kingsley is one of Canada’s leading commercial photographers, known for his striking portraiture, cinematic stills, and high-profile work in the film industry. Based in Sudbury, Ontario, he's photographed some of the most recognized names in entertainment and collaborated with major publications and production companies across North America."
Photo by James Adetoyese
Gerry Kingsley (left) on set with director Andrew Hunt (right) photographing publicity stills for the feature film Spare Parts (2018).
Gerry Kingsley is a Francophone Canadian photographer and filmmaker from Sudbury, Ontario. He opened his first studio in 2014, focusing on portraiture, and has since launched a new space designed for high-end commercial photography and motion picture production.
His work spans film, editorial, and commercial photography, capturing renowned figures such as Marlee Matlin, Graham Greene, Richard Armitage, Sarah Gadon, Famke Janssen, Robert Carlyle, Maddie Ziegler, Donal Logue, Julian Richings, Robbie Amell, Emily Hampshire, Hayley Law, Alex Wolff, Jared Keeso, and Slash.
He has also collaborated with acclaimed authors, including Danielle Daniel, Merilyn Simonds, Kim Fahner, Wayne Grady, Ric deMeulles, Liisa Kovala, and Matthew Heiti. His work has been published in Maclean’s, The Globe and Mail, Salon, The Toronto Star, and other major outlets.
In addition to photography, Gerry is a skilled cinematographer and independent film producer. Since 2017, he has filmed several short films and three feature films (Swan Song, Fidelity, Ripping Off Othello) as both a co-producer and director of photography. He also directs and produces music videos and visual art projects, often collaborating with artists across disciplines.
Gerry has also shared his expertise as a photography instructor at Cambrian College and Laurentian University. During this time, he was also a staff writer for Retouching Academy, publishing articles on industry news, post-production, and photography techniques.
Though based in Sudbury, Ontario, he follows his work wherever it takes him.
Photo by James Adetoyese
BTS: Cinematographer Gerry Kingsley (right) on set with Director B.P. Paquette (left) blocking a scene with cast and crew for the feature film Fidelity (2021).
Photo by Chuck Grande
Gerry (right) directing puppeteer Dylan Gibson as puppet Ed Landry (center) for the Edouard Landry music video Lighthouse (2023).
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For a deeper look into Gerry’s journey, Format Magazine published an editorial that traces his evolution from an art enthusiast in rural Canada to a sought-after photographer and filmmaker.
Read the editorial here