![Major Lazer stops in Toronto on their Get Free Tour [Review/Photos]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/03/MajorLazer03.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
Ajani Charles
Ajani Charles is a published digital photographer, journalist and filmmaker based in Toronto, Canada.
A graduate of the nationally acclaimed Claude Watson Arts Program, Ajani also apprenticed at the Toronto School of Art and the Art Gallery of Ontario.
For Ajani the camera is a medium for self-expression and photography the ideal art form for capturing the ineffable beauty of people, objects, and landscapes.
His photographs have been exhibited in such venues as the Museum of Canadian Contemporary Art, The New Era Flagship Store and the Koffler Gallery among others. In addition, Ajani has gained considerable notoriety in the Greater Toronto Area through his first photographic documentary, Project T Dot -- a visual chronicle of the city's Hip-Hop culture and community in its entirety through a wide-ranging collection of intimate and dramatic black and white photographs.
Ajani counts among his many and varied clients H&M, Canadian Newswire Group, The Torstar Corporation (Eye Weekly, Sway Magazine, etc.), The Hudson’s Bay Company, Universal Music Group, ICON Digital Productions, Christian Dior, Fashion Cares, York University, Holt Renfrew, Gridcast Media, The Manifesto, Triple Threat Entertainment, The Urban Music Association of Canada, etc.
Website: http://www.ajani.ca
Posts by @AjaniPhoto:
![Iggy Azalea live inside Toronto’s Wrongbar [Photos/Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2012/05/iggy_azalea_in_toronto_by_ajani_charles_6.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Die Antwoord: Live in Toronto [Photos/Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2012/02/die_antwoord_toronto_by_ajani_charles_4.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Ghostface Killah: Live in Oshawa [Photos]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/12/ghostface_killah_toronto_ajani_charles_1.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![In Case You Missed It: HipHopCanada Exclusive with Big Sean [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/02/big_sean_toronto_2011_ajani_charles_1.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![OVO Fest 2011 Recap [Photos/Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/08/ovo_fest_2011_ajani_6.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![G.O.O.D. Music signee Cyhi Da Prynce headlines The Opera House July 24th in Toronto [News]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/07/cyhi_da_prynce_1.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Big Sean packs Kool Haus in Toronto [Photos/Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/05/big_sean_may_20_ajani_toronto_6.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Method Man mania in Toronto [Photos/Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/04/method_man_toronto_ajani_charles_6.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Behind the scenes with Big Sean [Photos/Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2011/02/big_sean_toronto_2011_ajani_charles_5.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Reema Major [Photos/Prolific Profile]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/11/reema_major_1.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Big Boi at PEACEdotLOVE Festival [Photos]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/11/big_boi_peacedotlove_5.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Karma – Break It Down (Sky Talkin’) [Audio]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/09/karma_break_it_down.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Sarah Rosete [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/06/sarah_rosete_1.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Stylus SpinFest – It Starts With The DJ Conference 2010 [Photos]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/06/stylus_dj_awards_2010_ajanicharles_9.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![DJ Wristpect [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2010/05/dj_wristpect_1.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![S.L.U.G.: Behind The Scenes [Photos]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=/uploads/2010/03/slug_interview_1.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Julie Beverly (Ozone Magazine) [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=/uploads/2009/12/julia_beverly_1.jpg&h=30&w=40&zc=1&q=50)
![Zaze – Only God [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/zaze_only_god_450x300.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Zaze – Only God [Video]")
![Caustic vs JC at KOTD West Coast’s Alcatraz event [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/JC_Caustic4.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Caustic vs JC at KOTD West Coast’s Alcatraz event [Video]")
![Tona preps for June 15 release of Silverspring Crescent debut [News]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/tona_weed_alcohol_450x300.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Tona preps for June 15 release of Silverspring Crescent debut [News]")
![“Therapy Session” with Edmonton’s Young Tox [Interview]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/young_tox_therapy_session_450x300.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "“Therapy Session” with Edmonton’s Young Tox [Interview]")
![Andre Nickatina live at Wrongbar in Toronto on May 15 [News/Contest]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2012/10/NickatinaInterview1.jpg&w=70&h=46&zc=1&q=60 "Andre Nickatina live at Wrongbar in Toronto on May 15 [News/Contest]")
![Jimmy B – Jimmy Eats World Redux [Mixtape]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/Jimmy-B-JEWRedux-Cover.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Jimmy B – Jimmy Eats World Redux [Mixtape]")
![Cut Throat Mafia – New Age Mob [Mixtape]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/cut_throat_mafia_new_age_mob_450x450.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Cut Throat Mafia – New Age Mob [Mixtape]")
![Gangis Khan aka Camoflauge – Ninja Music: The Andy Burner Project [Mixtape]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/gangis_khan_camoflauge_ninja_music_front_450x450.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Gangis Khan aka Camoflauge – Ninja Music: The Andy Burner Project [Mixtape]")
![J. Thaddeus at his best with new mixtape My Best Is Yet To Come [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/Thaddeus_Best_450by450-Mixtape-Cover.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "J. Thaddeus at his best with new mixtape My Best Is Yet To Come [Review]")
![Emotionz – On The Up & Up: A Collection Of Songs [Album]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/emotionz_on_the_up_front_450x450.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Emotionz – On The Up & Up: A Collection Of Songs [Album]")
![Dusty Wallace – The Money Train Mechanic [Mixtape]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/Dusty_Wallace_Ranny_Santiago_Sterlyng_Shap_Jay-front-large.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Dusty Wallace – The Money Train Mechanic [Mixtape]")
![Marco Polo – Newport Authority 2 [Album]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/Marco-Polo-Newport-Authrority-2-Front-Cover.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Marco Polo – Newport Authority 2 [Album]")
![Caliph – Lead With Honor [EP]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/Caliph-Lead-with-Honor-EP-Cover.png&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Caliph – Lead With Honor [EP]")
![Rich Kidd – In My Opinion [Mixtape]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/rich_kidd_in_my_opinion_front_450x450.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=80 "Rich Kidd – In My Opinion [Mixtape]")
![Oscar O’Malley – CoKo BaJio [Video] #DutchysCorner](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/oscar_omalley_coko_bajio_450x300_1.jpg&w=300&h=200&zc=1&q=60 "Oscar O’Malley – CoKo BaJio [Video] #DutchysCorner")
![Caustic vs JC at KOTD West Coast’s Alcatraz event [Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/JC_Caustic4.jpg&w=300&h=200&zc=1&q=60 "Caustic vs JC at KOTD West Coast’s Alcatraz event [Video]")
![Dirty Radio – Lick 1.0 [EP]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/Dirty-Radio-Lick-1.0-Ep.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![J. Thaddeus at his best with new mixtape My Best Is Yet To Come [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/Thaddeus_Best_450by450-Mixtape-Cover.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![Juicy J in Toronto (Live Footage) [Review/Video]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2012/02/juicy_j_2.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![R.O.Z. – Mo Piff (Hosted by DJ Dames Nellas) [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/03/roz_dj_dames_nellas_mo_piff_front.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![Classified Hits the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver (Live) [Review/Photos]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/Classified.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![J. West album release party at The Whiskey Bar [Photos]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/J.-West-.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![Waka Flocka Flame feels the love in Vancouver [Review/Photos]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/WakaFlockaFlame.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![Pete Rock and CL Smooth shut down Bar None with the Killawatt crew [Photos]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/Pete-Rock-CL-Smooth-with-Killawatt-11.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![Waka Flocka Live in Toronto March 31 [Review]](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/wp-content/themes/hhc/thumb.php?src=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/04/waka-flocka-flame.jpg&w=95&h=95&zc=1&q=90)
![Bangers & Booze: Bizz Birthday Jumpoff at Loki Lounge on May 19 [News] - HipHopCanada.com](http://www.hiphopcanada.com/uploads/2013/05/bangers_booze_bizz_birthday_jumpoff_may_19_300x388.jpg "Bangers & Booze: Bizz Birthday Jumpoff at Loki Lounge on May 19 [News] - HipHopCanada.com")
