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Secrets of a society photographer: George Pimentel shares his favourite shots

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Secrets of a society photographer: George Pimentel shares his favourite shots
I’ll admit that I am incredibly intimidated by Lord Black. This was taken at the Maclean’s magazine 100th anniversary party in 2005. They didn’t do the red carpet, and we weren’t allowed to shoot inside. But when I saw them, I knew I had to go for it. I was scared, but I just walked up and asked for the shot. I think it was the next day that Black was charged, and this shot ran in papers all over the world. It was a huge exclusive.


Galen Weston Jr.’s Bieber haircut, a commando mission to shoot Conrad Black, and the never-ending battle for fashion supremacy—George Pimentel has seen, done and documented it all. Tonight, the celebrity photographer shares 300 of his favourite Toronto society snaps at a VIP-filled bash at the Carlu. In case you didn’t get an invite, here’s a sneak peek at some of Pimentel’s most memorable shots.

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Secrets of a society photographer: George Pimentel shares his favourite shots
Secrets of a society photographer: George Pimentel shares his favourite shots
Secrets of a society photographer: George Pimentel shares his favourite shots
Secrets of a society photographer: George Pimentel shares his favourite shots
Secrets of a society photographer: George Pimentel shares his favourite shots
Secrets of a society photographer: George Pimentel shares his favourite shots
Secrets of a society photographer: George Pimentel shares his favourite shots
Secrets of a society photographer: George Pimentel shares his favourite shots
Secrets of a society photographer: George Pimentel shares his favourite shots
Secrets of a society photographer: George Pimentel shares his favourite shots
Secrets of a society photographer: George Pimentel shares his favourite shots

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Courtney Shea is a freelance journalist in Toronto. She started her career as an intern at Toronto Life and continues to contribute frequently to the publication, including her 2022 National Magazine Award–winning feature, “The Death Cheaters,” her regular Q&As and her recent investigation into whether Taylor Swift hung out at a Toronto dive bar (she did not). Courtney was a producer and writer on the 2022 documentary The Talented Mr. Rosenberg, based on her 2014 Toronto Life magazine feature “The Yorkville Swindler.”

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