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Kitchener Photographer

Hi, I'm Alex

HEADSHOT & PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER FOR THOSE WHO VALUE

AUTHENTICIT​Y

EFFICIENT SERVICE

&

STRESS-FREE APPROACH

A GLIMPSE
INTO MY PROCESS

I’m passionate about people and creating images that truly stand out.

While I could take this time to share my journey, what really matters is why you're here: your vision, your story, and how we can work together to bring it to life.

Photographing people is about crafting an experience and creating images that leave a lasting impression. It requires thoughtful planning, careful preparation, and capturing the perfect pose and expression.

Whether you’re looking for acting or business headshots, a team branding session, or portraits that celebrate you, your experience will be tailored to your unique needs. With a creative eye and a professional touch, we'll create magazine-worthy images that set you apart in a sea of visuals.

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In My Free Time

YOU'LL LIKELY FIND ME OUTSIDE

I love spending time in nature, no matter the season - yes, even during our harsh Canadian winters. There's something about walking on an unpaved path, surrounded by trees that feels like therapy in it's simplest form. It quiets the noise and brings everything back into perspective.

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I photograph people because I believe being seen, truly seen, matters. Not in a loud or perforative way, but in a way that feels honest and grounded. The right image can shift how someone shows up in the world. It can build confidence, create clarity, and reflect who they already are at their best. 

Words of wisdom that inspire me

" What you choose to focus on determines the story."

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" Do what is hard until it becomes easy."

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" Everything in life is a gift, if you treat it that way, you'll experience it that way and spend the rest of your life unwrapping presents."

Kitchener Portrait Photographer

Alex

Photographer

MEET
THE
TEAM

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My furry sidekicks, Marty and Capone, have been my loyal companions for over a decade now. Although they don’t attend photo shoots, they work hard behind the scenes, supervising the preparation and editing process to ensure every client is a happy client.

Marty

Director of Client Happiness

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Capone

Director of Quality Assurance

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RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME

SOCIAL ASPECT

I enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. Earlier in life I was naturally quiet and reserved, but over the years I've grown to love connecting to people and striking up conversations. I'm drawn to discussions about ideas & perspectives.

EMBRACING CHALLENGE

Every now and then I like to test my physical & mental toughness, along with my discipline. I completed the 75 Hard Challenge, and committed to a daily cold plunge for an entire year. Brr...

LOVE ANIMALS

Dogs, horses, cats, just give me the fuzzy creature and I'm in heaven. I love horseback riding. I'm not partucularly great at it, but I've learned you don't have to master your hobbies to enjoy them. 

NOT FOND OF HEIGHTS

I have a not so irrational fear of heights.That said, I once took myself on canopy tour in Haliburton Forest, strapped in a harness 65' above ground just to prove I could face it. It was lovely... but once was more than enough.

HELPING OTHERS

I volunteer at a therapeutic riding facility, where I get the best of both worlds, spending time with horses while contributing to something meaningful for others. Prior to that, I volunteered as a photographer at the Humane Society.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Kitchener Location Headshots
"I completed a personal brand project with Alex to prepare for my first website. Personally I prefer to take photos and not necessarily be in them. Because of this, working with Alex was the experience I needed, she made me feel comfortable, safe and beautiful! She was just as much into my project as I was in a genuine and authentic way. She picked the location based on my style, photos and editing were stunning, more amazing than I imagined. I absolutely recommend Alex to anyone."

Michelle M.

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Headshot & Branding Photography
Serving Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge and surrounding areas

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