Red Works Photography

A new and powerful large-scale piece of art has been unveiled at Ryerson University's library. It's a photo by Nadya Kwandibens a rising photographer who aim...s to capture contemporary Indigenous identity through her lens. Talia Ricci spoke to the photographer about her career and the story behind the image. Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.5728556

Check out this interview with Red Works photographer Nadya Kwandibens and NOW Magazine editor Kevin Ritchie!

Press release day! Check out the new large scale mural up at Ryerson University! This portrait of Tee Lyn Duke is from the Concrete Indians series and was photographed March 2010. It'll be up for 5 years and measures 10 x 15.7 feet! Miigwech to all involved in making this happen: Paul Roth, Laura Heidenheim, Riley Kucheran, NAISA, Mosaic Graphics and Signs Inc., plus Wanda Nanibush for recommending Red Works. Photos from installation day will be posted later today.

Red Works congratulates the Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto team and the entire production crew as they power ahead this week in preparation for the four-day online festival November 26-29 (fashion films, marketplace, virtual art exhibition, and panel series). In retrospect, take a peek at all Red Works' runway coverage 2 years ago! So much beauty and talent!

Series: Red Works (in)stances Christa Couture, Sona Couture, Marsha Shandur Dufferin Grove Toronto, ON July 25, 2020... Nadya Kwandibens, Red Works Photography

Series: Red Works (in)stances Dallas Fiddler, Kîsik, Sandi Wemigwase, Lindsay DuPré Brockton Village Toronto, ON July 25, 2020... Nadya Kwandibens, Red Works Photography

of the prints are: Lesley Birchard, Ann Belisle, and Natalie Goodsky! To claim your prize please review details in comment section! Red Works thanks you all for continued love and support the past 14 years!

: To celebrate nearing 20K Likes, Red Works is giving away 3 large signed prints from the Red Chair Sessions (see comment section to view giveaway items). To enter, this album, make sure it's set to , and 3 winners will be chosen randomly on August 7th! Red Works thanks you for your continued love and support during the past 14 years!

This series is growing! Instead of session fees, Red Works photographer Nadya Kwandibens researches ways we can all help each other during this difficult time. All participants have donated to, or already volunteer for, outreach programs/services offered to the Toronto Indigenous community. To participate please see details at: https://www.facebook.com//a.101510238346/10158079704880700

Series: Red Works (in)stances Joshua DePerry & Chinmoyee Debnath East York Toronto, ON July 21, 2020... Nadya Kwandibens, Red Works Photography

Series: Red Works (in)stances The Centre For Wise Practices in Indigenous Health // Women's College Hospital to : Rosary Spence, Lisa Richardson, Constance Simmonds, Kahontakwas Diane Longboat, Banakonda Bell, Cynthia (Cindy) White / Kawennanoron & Selena Mills. Bay Street Corridor Toronto, ON... June 29, 2020 Photographed in partnership with the Seventh Generation Midwives Toronto & University of Victoria. Nadya Kwandibens, Red Works Photography

Series: Red Works (in)stances Nadya Kwandibens Harbord Village Toronto, ON June 28, 2020... : John Paillé

Series: Red Works (in)stances PACHA Indigenous Art Collection L to R: Samay Cajas, Marcos Arcentales, Patricia Cajas, Kinoo Arcentales Seaton Village Toronto, ON... July 15, 2020 Nadya Kwandibens, Red Works Photography

Series: Red Works (in)stances Ange Loft Dovercourt Park Toronto, ON July 14, 2020... Nadya Kwandibens, Red Works Photography

It's real, fam! It's official!

Series: Red Works (in)stances John Paillé Dufferin Grove Toronto, ON June 26, 2020... Nadya Kwandibens, Red Works Photography

It's official! I'm a Canon Ambassador!

Who's all wearing their SECTION 35 x Red Works Photography shirts today! Send us your selfies!

In celebration of Indigenous Peoples Month, Spark is proud to share the story of Red Works Photography @_anishinaabekwe Nadya Kwandibens is Ojibwe from the A...nimakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation in northwestern Ontario. She is a portrait and events photographer and has travelled extensively across Canada for over 10 years. In 2008 she founded Red Works, a dynamic photography company empowering contemporary Indigenous lifestyles and cultures through photographic essays and features. Red Works also provides image-licensing, workshops, and presentations. Her photography has been shown in group and solo exhibitions across Canada and the United States. Check out her amazing story and work https://www.redworks.ca Portrait pic @sweetmoonphoto

Series: Red Works (in)stances Theresa Stevenson & Pork Chop Downtown, Nathan Philips Square Toronto, ON June 24, 2020... Nadya Kwandibens, Red Works Photography

Still have available if anyone is interested! Purchase instructions + availability are posted in each photo description:

Series: Red Works (in)stances Justin Wiebe & Keisha Erwin Little Italy Toronto, ON June 15, 2020 ... Nadya Kwandibens, Red Works Photography

Series: Red Works (in)stances Nanook Gordon Fareal Tent City, Parkdale Toronto, ON June 14, 2020... Nadya Kwandibens/ Red Works Photography

Series: Red Works (in)stances Francis Kakilala & Israel Garcia The Junction Toronto, ON June 7, 2020 ... Nadya Kwandibens/ Red Works Photography

: Indigenous Peoples Day 2020 " " LINK: https://www.sectionthirtyfive.com/collectio/cornteen-dreams... All profits will go towards the Garden River First Nation food bank.

: Indigenous Peoples Day 2020 " " LINK TO PRESALE: https://www.sectionthirtyfive.com/... All profits will go towards the Garden River First Nation food bank.

() // a physical-distancing portrait series. Tkaronto, Summer 2020. 1. Please see in COMMENTS below to determine if you live within the radius delineated. Alternatively, you can meet with Red Works photographer, Nadya Kwandibens, at any location (quiet streets, parks, etc.) within the perimeter while safely following physical-distancing measures. 2. & this post to express your interest in participating. Nadya will be in touch via direct mes...sage to plan/schedule sessions. Be sure to check "Message Requests" inbox. 3. There is no session fee, however, if you want to help, in-kind or monetary donations will be accepted and forwarded to various outreach programs within the city. During each booking session, Nadya will identify which program(s) are in need of help.

Jeff Barnaby Toronto, ON September 2019 Jeff Barnaby, Nadya Kwandibens, Red Works Photography

Justin Jacob Louis Vancouver, BC March 2020 Justin Jacob Louis, Nadya Kwandibens, Red Works Photography

The first set of Red Chair Sessions is available to purchase. All prints are 16 x 24" each on premium matte paper with " white border and *signed.* Payments can be sent by eTransfer or PayPal. Click photos to view pricing, availability, and purchase instructions. : For those not on Facebook/Messenger, email [email protected]

The Red Chair Sessions Melaw Nakehk'o, Dene and Dënesiné Liidlii Kue from Denendeh Photographed at Animikii Wiikwedong on Robinson-Superior Treaty Territory February 15, 2020... Nadya Kwandibens, Red Works Photography

Check out the behind-scenes video of Melaw Nakehk'o's Red Chair Session! Photographed a few weeks ago in Thunder Bay, Melaw was in doing moose hide tanning with... some of the Thunder Bay crew! Thanks to Jean Marshall for help documenting behind-scenes, and Cris Derksen for letting me use your song! :) Music: Cris Derksen "2 Hour Parking" http://crisderksen.virb.com

We Are The Stronghold, International Indigenous Music Summit, Toronto, Ontario. February 27, 2020. Nadya Kwandibens, Red Works Photography

Happy Birthday Buffy Sainte-Marie! We love you! <3

The Red Chair Sessions Kaniehtiio from Kahnawake Photographed in Odawa on the traditional territories of the Algonquin Nation February 1, 2020... Kaniehtiio Horn, Nadya Kwandibens, Red Works Photography

Behind-the-scenes of Kaniehtiio's Red Chair Session a couple weekends ago! Shoutout to Karonhioko'he for behind-scenes content. Watch for Tiio's official portrait tomorrow via Red Works Photography!