Roger Persad is a freelance photographer, videographer, and digital creative based in Toronto, Canada. He has a global perspective that has developed through years of travel to many parts of the world. He also possesses a refined and intimate eye, which helps him to empathize with his subjects, and notice small details that most people miss.
Roger's work primarily explores the intersections of ethnicity, race, and class, in his home city of Toronto, and globally. He aims to turn the literal and figurative lens towards marginalized groups and individuals, telling their stories in an authentic way, and increasing genuine understanding and empathy in society.
He was born in the Caribbean island of Trinidad, and emigrated to Canada with his family at a young age in the 1980's. He grew up in the ethnically diverse, and culturally rich, inner-Toronto suburb of Scarborough, in an immigrant heavy neighbourhood.
Shaped by his varied and unique life experiences, Roger has developed a deep interest in social justice and equity, including human, and in-particular, BIPOC rights.
He has formally studied visual arts and new media in both college and university, along with various social sciences and possesses a double major, honours BA in new media and psychology.
Please feel free to take a look around, and if you like what you see and are interested in possibly booking a session, drop Roger a link.
