Welcome
Like you, I see photography as a medium for
connection. It’s an opportunity to re-experience a
memory when it no longer lingers in the present.
It’s a gift that allows us to see things differently and
experience them in ways we may not have before.
If there’s one thing I’ve noticed throughout my
journey of documenting weddings, it’s that this day
flows particularly fast. While you embrace those
who’ve travelled distances to celebrate with you,
it’s often through the imagery that allows you to
see the day play out in ways you may not have
been able to witness yourself. And this is my
intention – to document your day while surrounded
by all your favourite people, in ways that move you
and bring you even closer together.
Toronto wedding photographer
Mama, Dreamer, And Visual Storyteller
Alex
I'm
( frances rose west )
The Approach
A poetic outlet for connection
My approach to photography is a natural balance
between candid and creative. Being present for
those quiet connections that make up each
moment and focusing on the subtle interactions
that may have otherwise, gone unnoticed – like a
child’s hand reaching for the comfort of his mamma
or the unguarded emotions shared between you
and your love. While staying open for those fine art
storytelling opportunities, I’m able to push my
creative boundaries and photograph your wedding
day in a way that feels just as rare as you are. With
curiosity as my compass, I love playing around
with light and composition to create photographs
that feel more like paintings – if you like this too,
then my gosh, won’t we have fun together?
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philosophy
A collaborative co-creation
I believe photography is a co-creative art form.
Because of this, I not only like to involve my clients
in the creative process which might include
creating an inspiration board, but I love to
conceptualize ideas ahead of time. This approach
works for me and allows me to create some of my
most impactful work.
Although I’ve been photographing since I was
young spending time in dark rooms, my former
professional experience as a Waldorf early
childhood educator has gifted me with the capacity
to approach what I see, differently. Working with
children has made me exceptionally empathetic,
observant, and attuned to the subtleties of what it
means to connect, and this sensitivity translates
directly into my approach to photography. As your
photographer, I’m all about interpreting a moment
and capturing it in a way that tells its own story.
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My Clients
A source of inspiration
You are here because you’ve found the one you
love, and now you’re looking for someone to
document this new chapter as you celebrate
together. Over the years, I’ve had the honour of
working with clients who quickly became friends.
These people inspire me every day. The trust they
have in me to photograph their memories in ways
that feel both natural and artistic. The way they are
so open and excited to receive imagery that feels
like them and doesn’t just look like everyone else’s.
Even after the magic of your wedding day, the
inspiration drawn from my couples continues to
linger in the most beautiful ways possible. It’s in
these moments that I get to slow down and truly
see the narrative for what it is – grand, whole, and
immensely meaningful. And it’s in these reflective
moments I have to myself where I get to create
imagery that makes you feel. I’m so thankful to be
able to continue doing what I love most, for people
like you. Thank you.
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My world
Those who have shaped me & the things I love
These days, it’s my beautiful son who keeps me
grounded in the earth, and watching him
experience the world for the first time through his
imaginative eyes encourages me to do the same.
When I’m not behind the camera or spending time
with my son, I enjoy painting, drawing, and sewing.
I like poetry. Dawn and dusk. Fresh cut flowers.
Scented candles. Tattered and torn books. And
Galleries and museums. Yet, nothing is quite as
beautiful as light itself. Filtered, speckled, dappled,
low, tired, dimming, bright, shadowed light. The
creative process is a balm for my soul. It fills me
with purpose and truly lights me up.
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Gloria and Jeremy
““Alex’s talent and work speak for itself, but her patience and care with her clients is really second to none!””
She has been such a pleasure to work with, and
we look forward to having her capture our most
precious family moments for many years to come.
Highly recommend!
Katie and Sammi
““We are so happy having chosen Alex as our wedding
photographer. Alex's photography is beautiful, thoughtful and
artistic.””
From the start of the process, she was kind, helpful, and
made us feel comfortable. On our big day, she added a level
of calmness and was there to guide us through every step.
We've received many compliments from our guests on how
awesome she was! We look at our photos daily and will
cherish them forever. Couldn’t recommend her more!
tom and harry
““She has such a calm energy - she made us feel
so comfortable. She is so creative and the pictures
came out even better than I could have imagined!”
Alex is amazing and so professional. She took our
newborn photos and family photos for our
daughter’s 1st birthday. We referred her to our
friends who also adored her and their pictures
were so good! We’ll definitely be using her for all
our future photography sessions and referring her
to everyone we know!
