House of Common is an Ottawa-based commercial photography and video studio specializing in editorial, portrait, and lifestyle imagery. With a tight-knit team at the helm, we create impactful visuals that bring projects to life. From concept to final delivery, we fuse creative strategy with technical expertise to produce high-quality content that strengthens brand identity and drives narrative expereince.
Rémi Thériault
Art Director, Photographer & Founder
Rémi, HoC’s founder, photographer and art director, is known for his engaging visual storytelling. From capturing intimate moments for personal projects or the vibrant expressions of his commercial and editorial work, his aesthetic and attention to detail are always present. Rémi is also a gallery artist having exhibited in Ottawa, Toronto, France and the United States.
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Maryn Devine
Photographer
Maryn started at HoC in 2017 when
she was a highschool intern and has become an emerging talent and invaluable asset to HoC as a photographer and retoucher. We call Maryn our “rockstar,” not only because of her love of 70’s rock n’ roll but also because she kicks butt.
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Kait Labbate
Brand Manager & Art Director
Kait has spent the last few years utilizing her storytelling abilities to showcase brand narratives through various photograph and documentary projects. She joins HoC to stretch our legs through social strategy and creative branding within the HoC family. You’ll find her dancing behind the set, reading art mags and making friends with strangers.
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Murph The Daug
Studio Greeter
Murphy, our overzealous little studio greeter is a favourite among us all. Softie at heart, she’ll make a friend with any visitor at HoC. Murphy’s favourite spot is either sleeping on the couch or being right in the middle of the action with the photographer.︎ Contact Murphy
Commercial Clients
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canadian Construction Association
Canada Revenue Agency
Canopy Growth
Carleton University
Dualtone Records
Feather
Health Canada
HEXO
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Intuit
National Arts Centre
Otawa Tourism
Public Safety Canada
Shopify
United Rentals
United Way
University of Ottawa
Editorial Clients
Billboard Magazine
DIVA Magazine
Exclaim! Canada
Harvard Business
Maclean’s
Ottawa Magazine
Report on Business
The Hollywood Reporter
The Walrus
Vice Magazine
Awards + Grants
2021 Juno Awards / Album Artwork of the Year (Nomination)
2021 Applied Arts / Food Photography - Single (Winner)
2021 Applied Arts / Advertising Photography - Single (Winner)
2017 National Magazine Awards (Nomination)
2015 Flash Forward Competition / The Magenta Foundation (Winner)
2014 Ontario Arts Council / Exhibition Grant Recipient
2014 City Of Ottawa / Production Grant Recipient
2011 Ontario Arts Council / Exhibition Grant Recipient
2011 National Magazine Awards (Nomination)