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Graphic design & photography

Portfolio, volume one

Identity, websites and photographs for people who make things.

Nanaimo, British Columbia. Now booking.

Blank canvases are where every single project starts. My name is Cole, a graphic designer & photographer on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. I appreciate the work we'll do and go one step further when you need me to. I have one rule: be nice.

Black and white portrait of Cole smiling, wearing a dark cap, round glasses and a white T-shirt
Frame 00Cole, Nanaimo

I aspired to make something of myself when I was a child. I never wanted to be given things, or have people do my job for me. I want to work with intention and allow your voice to be heard.

I work with anybody who needs help: founders, entrepreneurs, artists, and anyone who wants to get the job done.

Disciplines
  • Brand identity
  • Websites
  • Editorial and print
  • Photography
  • Art direction
Based
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Practising
Since 2022
Shooting on
28–105mm, with a soft spot for 35mm
  1. 01AHalf lightToronto, 2025

  2. 02AKitchener, 1amOntario, 2025

  3. 03ASundayMontréal, 2024

  4. 04ACrossingVancouver, 2024

  5. 05ALast callHalifax, 2024

  6. 06AWindow, prairieSaskatchewan, 2023

  7. 07ALate serviceToronto, 2025

  8. 08AAfter rainCalgary, 2023

  9. 09AWestboundVia Rail, 2023

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Book a session

Brand identity, a website, editorial design or a day of photography. Tell me what you're making and I'll reply within two business days.

Education
Bachelor's degree, Design
Third year, graduating 2028
Practising
Design and photography since 2022
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Rates
  • Identity projects from $4,000
  • Websites from $1,500
  • Photography from $1,200 a day
CAD, before tax
Email
blankcanvascole@gmail.com
Replies within two business days
Phone
+1 250 895 9051
Monday to Friday
Instagram
@blankcanvascole
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