Album Studios and CONTACT Photography Festival present Photo Diary, an exhibition that intertwines the compelling works of Karolina Kuras’ ballet photography and Ted Belton’s fashion photography.
Both with special eyes for movement, texture, and contrast, their work creates windows into the souls of their subjects, and the auras underneath honest moments better translated visually than with words. Their contemporary styles naturally complement each other, capturing discipline and grace in visual conversation. Together, their photographs reveal how fashion and dance are connected practices, through their vulnerable yet performative natures. This exhibition is a Photo Diary of Karolina and Ted’s photography practices, experimenting with human expression, creative process, and print materials.
About the Artists:
Karolina Kuras is a Toronto based ballet and portrait photographer. Internationally recognized as one of the foremost photographers working in ballet today, she works at the intersection of classical ballet and fashion, producing images that are precise, elegant, and entirely her own. A classically trained dancer herself, Karolina brings an embodied understanding of movement and line to every shoot. On set she directs and shapes movement specifically for the camera, ensuring each image is intentional rather than incidental. Having worked with some of the most celebrated ballet companies in the world, her work is built on the trust of the people she photographs and a deep respect and understanding for the art form.
Ted Belton is a Canadian photographer living in Toronto and working internationally. His fashion pictures and portraits have appeared in titles such as AirMail, Dazed, Kinfolk, and Rolling Stone. Ted’s interest in documenting individuals of exceptional character and style has brought him to the streets of Paris, into the homes of eccentrics and socialites, the studios of artists, musicians, and designers, and to skate parks and fashion weeks around the world. Wherever he is, Ted’s eye remains tuned to the quiet qualities of his subjects that he aims to amplify into memorable statements.
Exhibition Details:
Title: Photo Diary
Artists: Karolina Kuras and Ted Belton
Dates: May 7 – May 31, 2026
Location: Album Studios
Address: 92 Geary Ave, Toronto
Opening Reception: Thurs, May 7, 2026 / 6:00 – 11:00 PM / Refreshments will be served.
Gallery Viewing: Thurs, May 7 until Sun, May 31 / 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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