Paolo Azarraga is a Filipino-Canadian Photographer / Art Director based in Toronto. Since 2010, Paolo has led the creative direction, art direction and photography for various brands, boutiques, and retailers. His work has been featured in multiple publications worldwide.
In 2017, Paolo joined HAVEN as their Editorial Director / Photographer to help build the brand’s visual identity. Working at HAVEN also allowed him to collaborated with some of the world’s leading brands and publications to produce editorials, campaigns, and digital content.
After HAVEN, Paolo worked at October’s Very Own Merchandising, as their Art Director in 2023. He worked to help unify the brand’s visual tone, campaign image and e-commerce photography direction alongside many talent members.
In 2024 he worked at Roots Canada, as their Studio Photographer for 2 years. During his time at Roots, he expanded their on-figure studio and photographing for their brand campaigns and e-commerce.
Paolo continues to works as a Freelance Photographer / Art Director in Toronto.
Recognition & Accolades — Notable Awards 2017 nomination for ‘Best Photographer in Canada Award’. HAVEN recognized as Vogue.com’s ‘Keep Your Eye on These 5 Canadian Labels’. HAVEN nominated for CAFA 2021 Awards for ‘The Menswear Designer of The Year Award’ category.
Brands — Roots, ©Disney, Nike, Canon, NCAA, NFL, NHL, Arc’teryx, Stone Island, October’s Very Own, Canada Goose, Gore-Tex Products, The North Face, Nobis, PORTER®, Schoeller®, Loro Piana, Diemme, Polartec®, PrimaLoft®, Viberg, Vans® Vault, Converse, New Balance, Dr. Martens, Clarks® Originals, Timberland®, Wings + Horns, Ransom Holding Co., Aveda Canada, Pilot Coffee Roasters.
Music Labels — OVO Sound, Universal Music Canada
Publications — Prodism Magazine, Grind Magazine, The New Order Magazine, Intelligence Magazine, eye_C Magazine, Techhunter Magazine, Mastered.jp, i-D Magazine, Vogue.com, Hypebeast, Hypebae, Highsnobiety, Complex Magazine, Fucking Young!, Client Magazine, The Fashionisto, The Bay St. Bull Magazine, Accent Magazine, GQ Magazine