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About
Beaver Lens
Beaver Lens is a Toronto-based photography studio inspired by one of Canada’s most iconic symbols — the beaver. Known for its patience and dedication, the beaver carefully builds its world piece by piece, a spirit that reflects how the studio approaches photography.
At Beaver Lens, photography is about slowing down, paying attention to the details, and capturing the moments that matter. The focus is on creating natural portraits and genuine images that feel honest, timeless, and personal.
Based in Toronto, Beaver Lens offers a relaxed and welcoming photography experience for professional portraits, ID photos, and family moments — creating images people can cherish for years to come.
Founder
of Beaver Lens
Trevor Cai
Trevor Cai is a Toronto-based photographer and the founder of Beaver Lens. His work focuses on portrait photography and capturing genuine moments that help people feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
With a background in both photography and visual effects, Trevor approaches image-making with a balance of artistic vision and technical precision. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography Studies from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Graduate Certificate in Visual Effects for Film and Television from Seneca College. In addition to his photography practice, he has contributed to visual effects work for film and television productions including Netflix’s Wednesday, Frankenstein, and In the Lost Lands, which further shaped his sense of lighting, composition, and visual storytelling.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Photography from the School of Image Arts at Toronto Metropolitan University. His photographic work has been exhibited in Toronto, including presentations at Yonge–Dundas Square and exhibitions at Gallery 310. His work has appeared in several publications, including Vogue PhotoVogue and Function Magazine. Selected works have been collected by the Dean of the School of Image Arts and the President of Toronto Metropolitan University, and his publication The Plant Kingdom is held in the Toronto Metropolitan University Library collection.
Through Beaver Lens, Trevor focuses on creating a relaxed and welcoming photography experience. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, his goal is to create images that feel natural, timeless, and meaningful.
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