Finn O'Hara is a Canadian and British photographer and director based in Toronto, working internationally across sport and advertising. Regularly commissioned to both photograph and direct, he brings a cohesive visual language across stills and motion, defined by a clean, cinematic sensibility rooted in performance, character, and precision of execution.

Recent projects include football stills for Team Canada ahead of the World Cup and a hybrid shoot for national retailer Marks. His practice spans high-performance sports campaigns, character-driven portraiture, and integrated motion-led advertising, with work published in Bloomberg Businessweek, ESPN The Magazine, The New York Times Magazine, Time, Vogue, and Wired.

Selected clients include Adidas, the Canadian Olympic Committee, Coca-Cola, Converse, Google, Nike, Scotiabank, Sport Chek, the Toronto Blue Jays, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Toronto Raptors.

Finn O’Hara is a Canadian and British photographer and director based in Toronto, working internationally across sport and advertising

He is often commissioned to both photograph and direct campaigns, allowing for a cohesive visual language across stills and motion. His work is defined by a clean, cinematic sensibility, with an emphasis on performance, character, and clarity of execution.

Finn brings a precise, collaborative approach to productions of all scales, balancing craft with efficiency on set. New projects include stills for an Olympic campaign for Molson with Rethink, as well as portraiture of the Paralympic star hockey player Tyler McGregor.

His client list includes Audi, Budweiser, General Motors, Hyundai, LG, and Puma. Finn’s practice spans high-performance sports campaigns, character-driven portraiture, and integrated motion-led advertising projects.

Finn O’Hara is a Canadian and British photographer and director based in Toronto, working internationally across sports and advertising. He is frequently commissioned to both shoot stills and direct the motion component of the campaigns he leads, bringing visual continuity and a unified creative approach to every project.

Known for his clean, cinematic style, Finn brings energy, precision, and a collaborative mindset to sets of all sizes. Recent projects include photographing the players of the Toronto Maple Leafs for TSN’s broadcast titles and creating new portrait work for the Hockey Hall of Fame.

His commercial clients include Adidas, Nike, Bell, Converse, and Coca-Cola, and his work has been recognised by the International Photography Awards, Communication Arts, American Photography, and the Cannes Lions. Finn’s practice spans high performance sports campaigns, character driven portrait work, and integrated motion-led advertising projects.

Finn O’Hara is an award-winning Canadian and British director based in Toronto, working internationally across advertising and branded content. Known for his cinematic eye and collaborative approach, he creates work that balances striking visuals with human connection.

He recently directed NBA Champion and MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Converse, and helmed a Budweiser campaign that earned a Silver Cannes Lion, demonstrating his ability to deliver culturally relevant and award-winning content. In addition to directing, Finn has lensed projects as a DOP, bringing technical precision and artistry to productions for Adidas, Nike, Coca-Cola, Sobeys, and Bell Canada.

His work has been recognised by the One Show, Communication Arts, and the International Photography Awards, affirming his reputation for creative excellence. Whether leading a campaign or collaborating behind the camera, Finn combines craft, curiosity, and vision to build narratives that resonate with audiences.

Finn O’Hara is an award-winning Canadian and British photographer and director based in Toronto, working internationally across sports and advertising. Known for his intimate, situational approach, he brings curiosity, craft, and collaboration to every project.

He has recently led national campaigns for Bell Canada with Olympic athletes preparing for Paris 2024, and directed NBA Champion and MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Converse. His clients include Adidas, Nike, Coca-Cola, Mini, Budweiser, and editorial partners such as Esquire, Der Spiegel, The New York Times Magazine, and Vogue.

Finn’s commercial work has earned recognition from the International Photography Awards (Sports Photographer of the Year), Communication Arts, American Photography, a Gold Pencil, and a Silver Cannes Lion. He was also featured on the award-winning radio and podcast show Q with Tom Power, where he discussed his creative process and approach to storytelling.