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ABOUT JESSEKA

Jesseka Melanie Photography

The way I photograph and the reasons why I am photographing are connected.

 

I want to know your story, so I can creatively capture it through my lens. I am inspired by emotions, and the connections between people and their loved ones. Thus, my style of photography is very genuine, candid and emotive.

 

I've always wanted to learn photographing in film. This medium reminds me of old photographs and going through family albums. Unlike digital, film was not made to accurately represent what the retina sees;

 

I love the subtle imperfections, the aesthetic of light leaks or when some photos turn out a little blurry — so long as the feelings are in focus.

 

Although I primarily shoot with digital gear, I do emulate the raw, grainy aesthetic of film in my images. I believe that this emphasizes the story-telling and emotive style in my work, and offers a sense of nostalgia.

 

I have a passion for photographing lifestyle portraits for individuals, couples and families, and my heart gravitates towards photographing weddings, elopements and the empowering experiences of childbirth.

 

I am a mommy of three beautiful babes (this year they'll be 12, 8 and 1!) and I love spending time with my family. The biggest goals I've set for myself this year, are to live more intentionally, take more family trips, and to continue aligning all that I love with all that I do to keep myself and my art authentic.

 

I am a portrait and event photographer photographing primarily within the Greater Toronto Area, and available for travel beyond.

travel dates

London, UK, May 2018

Paris, France, May 2018

Jamaica, October 2018

London, UK, February 2020

Paris, France, February 2020

San Diego, California, March 2020

Vancouver, British Columbia, May 2022

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 2023

Cancun, Mexico, November 2023

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Jesseka Melanie

Greater Toronto Area photographer specializing in

 

weddings and events

 

lifestyle portraits

 

birthing photography

Greater Toronto Area photographer specializing in

 

weddings and events

 

 

lifestyle portraits

 

 

birthing photography

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