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Tristan

@tristancobrien

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sports + tech enthusiast // occasional photographer
toronto // creative at @weare__midnight

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The fight game. taken in Toronto, Ontario by @tristancobrien

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7 years ago

Excited to share that the first 2 pieces of my genesis project are now live on @withfoundation
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FRGMNTS is a capsule of intricate and unique moments that have shaped my journey as not only a creative, but as a human being.⁣
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These fragments have a unique and profound meaning to me, but have little meaning to someone without the story. When you gain access to that story you gain a window into someone else’s life. An innately human experience— a secret, in ways.⁣
To me, that's the power of a photograph.⁣
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Each piece will include an audio recording of the story behind it.⁣
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Pt. 1/4 + 2/4⁣
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#nft #nftcollectors #nftcommunity taken in Toronto, Ontario by @tristancobrien

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6 years ago

Had the pleasure of shooting the 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT for @audicanada @hjpfaffaudi. This car is so methodically thought out, and the attention to detail is next level. Comfort is peak and at a certain point the car becomes so weightless, you almost forget you’re driving. The futuristic, but familiar cabin is nearly silent and you feel like you’re just floating through the ocean. Everything is calm until you fire up launch control, feel torque like you’ve never felt, and go full-send straight into outer space— just ask @nirusinghr.
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Are you excited about the electric era yet? // #RSetronGT #FutureIsAnAttitude taken in Toronto, Ontario by @tristancobrien

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5 years ago

Lately we’ve been reminded how much perspective can shape our mindset and energy. @tayund certainly isn’t someone who lets a little rain ruin her day, she’ll just learn to embrace the water instead.

A few weeks ago, she made the decision to shave her head before chemo took her hair and donate it to a child going through cancer. When she was 14, she was gifted a real-hair wig, and being able to pay that forward means the world to her.

But 2 things:

1, could everyone confirm that she somehow looks better than Natalie Portman did with a shaved head in V for Vendetta??

And 2, I wanted to thank a few people who helped make this experience an overwhelmingly positive one. You always hear the “it takes a village” chatter, but when you actually see it in motion… man, is it a thing of beauty.

First, thank you @tayund for being fearless in the face of anything, and maintaining your composure even when it feels impossible. You helped me navigate this experience better than I would have otherwise.

@alessiataurasi thank you for making this moment extra special. It’s your birthday today (HBD!), and you should be the one receiving gifts, but I just want you to know what a gift your friendship is.

@hairbysteffrichard, we are so grateful to you for opening up @bombshellbarabeaute after hours and being an integral part of this moment. Only you could make her look just as good with a shaved head as she does with a blowout.

@versepasi and @denaanwar, you helped make the experience everything we hoped it would be— 10x more laughs than tears.

And of course, to our amazing parents, @traceybbrooke, @roseobrien1, @steveu12345, @cpobrien66 who have been heroes through this, all while carrying the full weight of it themselves. We love you more than we could ever express with just words.

Finally, thank you to everyone who has reached out with messages and love for Taylor. I can’t express how much they mean to both of us, but we’re so thankful ❤️ taken in Montreal, Canada by @tristancobrien

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5 months ago

Today we say “see you soon” to your beautiful hair, which seems to find its way everywhere in our home and into every fibre of every piece of clothing I own. While this isn’t your first time doing this, it’s still just as unfair. As a person who only knows how to move through difficult scenarios with speed and force, one of the many things you’ve taught me is to pause in difficult moments and let yourself feel for a while.

Sitting in this season, watching your loved one go through something so challenging can be really overwhelming and paralyzing. How do I help? Like, actually help. How do I keep the mood upbeat, even when internally I’m far from that? How do I comfort someone who’s about to lose their hair for the second time by the age of 30? The reality is that there’s never a perfect answer or response to these questions. You put forward your best effort, and you pause to appreciate all of the small joys and blessings that fill the majority of minutes throughout each and every day.

This small impromptu shoot at home was exactly that — appreciating and enjoying the small moments along the way while listening to Hilary Duff’s entire discography (and yes, including the Lizzie McGuire-era stuff). While your hair couldn’t be more beautiful, beauty is something that radiates from within, and much like our Sun, yours travels so far and with such power that it warms and sustains every planet in your orbit.

Thank you for constantly teaching me new things every day — we’re all so lucky to have you. Love you always and forever, @tayund 💗💗 taken in Toronto, Ontario by @tristancobrien

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5 months ago

Happy 30th to the best friend and partner I could have ever asked for. You are a ball of energy, positivity, strength, compassion, thoughtfulness, and love. Anyone who has the privileged of being in your life is greater for it, and I’m so proud and excited to be able to stand next to you and grow as a person because of it.

You are the warmest summer wind— love you forever. taken in Toronto, Ontario by @tristancobrien

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6 months ago

I’ve been really wanting to explore an @adidasfootball kit concept for @japanfootballassociation. I wanted to tie in the process of aizome, which is the art of the Japanese fabric dyeing process using indigo.

This third shirt leans into the colours and dyeing process, and I tried to keep it minimal and let the colours and material do the rest.

Full concept breakdown on the last slide for those who’re into that. taken in Toronto, Ontario by @tristancobrien

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7 months ago

Bringing back an old away shirt concept for @liverpoolfc. The details on the new @nikefootball Aero-FIT shirt are too good to pass up.

This concept was inspired by Liverpool’s landmark architecture. The colour palette reflects a warm limestone base, darker hand‑drawn landmark sketches, and verdigris green hits as a nod to the oxidized copper that crowns a lot of the buildings found throughout the city.

This one was a lot of fun to put together even though it’s pure pain to post as a United supporter. 🥲 taken in Liverpool, United Kingdom by @tristancobrien

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7 months ago

Stoked to finally see @canadasoccer and @nikefootball launch Canada’s Away kit for the 2026 World Cup. The design team killed it this year. I’m seeing a lot of people not associating the black shirt with Canada Soccer and our typical colours, but I remember watching some incredible matches as a kid with Canada in black.

I designed this concept back in 2024, drawing reference to the 1996 Third kit that I loved. Seeing the black as an Away and not just a Third shirt is tough! 😤🍁

Excited to get back to more kit concepts and actually share them out here. taken in Toronto, Ontario by @tristancobrien

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7 months ago

It’s going to be an adjustment for me to start turning this feed into something more personal, and less about the photography portfolio it’s been since 2012. Don’t trip, high quality photos will always be an absolute here, but to be honest, over the past few years Instagram has pulled me out of the habit of sharing moments that really matter to me— which is why I started doing all this in the first place.

There’s always a time to return to something you once loved, and embrace change. Trying to practice that ideology more these days 🤙🏽 taken in Toronto, Ontario by @tristancobrien

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2 years ago

moments of rest and mindfulness @vettanordicspa taken in Toronto, Ontario by @tristancobrien

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2 years ago

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY 🚨

The fragments of time I’ve gotten to experience with friends and family over the years have been one of the main driving forces behind the way I express my creativity. I look at the individual moments that make up the tapestry of my life as a time capsule of sorts— the highs, the lows, but all parts of my story. As photographers we often forget to print our work and physicalize these moments. I’ve teamed up with my @canoncanada family to give away a Selphy CP1300 photo printer with the hopes of giving you the opportunity to print the fragments that are most important to you.

How to enter:
1. Like and save this post
2. Tag a friend in the comments (1 tag = 1 entry. tag as many people as you want)
3. Follow me @tristancobrien and @canoncanada
4. If you share this on your story and tag me you’ll get an additional 5 bonus entries

Contest ends January 2nd, 2023 @ 11:59pm EST. The winner will be announced on January 3rd. Good luck and Happy New Year! taken in Toronto, Ontario by @tristancobrien

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