Welcome to the next instalment of our Creative Spotlight series, where we highlight creatives from our community. In this feature, photographer Bryton Garay spent time with Toronto freelance photographer Peter Andrew Lusztyk to discuss inspiration, early beginnings and his approach to style.
Peter first realized image-making came naturally to him while he was in high school. Composition, lighting and framing all clicked early on, even before he knew exactly where the medium would take him. At different points he considered directing, editing and photography alike, but creating images always remained the constant.
Today, his practice moves between commercial and fine art, with a particular focus on macro photography and still life imagery. Peter is drawn to the kinds of objects and details most people overlook, transforming everyday items into studies of texture, scale and beauty.
Away from the studio, Peter gravitates toward clothing with a similar sensibility: pieces that are made locally, built to last and designed with purpose. In a time when so much is produced overseas, he values garments made in Canada that can move easily between environments - worn outdoors at the cottage, around the city or out for dinner without feeling out of place. Functional clothing that blends utility with everyday wear has become a natural part of his uniform.
For this series, Peter styled himself in the Camo Coach Jacket and Taupe Herringbone Engineer Pants, the Driftwood Stripe Easy Shirt and the Clay Sateen Pleated Pants, alongside various pieces from his personal Outclass collection gathered over the years.
Photography and interview by Bryton Garay.
Explore Peter Andrew Lusztyk’s work HERE.
