Hey I'm Andrea!

Now let me tell you a little more about myself...


Hi, I’m Andrea — a professionally trained photographer, storyteller, and creative based in the Greater Toronto Area.

I am a graduate of Lambton College’s Digital Photography program in Sarnia, Ontario, and a two-time award-winning portrait photographer. My work and photography have been featured in The Sarnia Observer, The Sarnia Journal, and Bluewater Health’s PULSE.

While my photography career began in Sarnia, my story began much farther away.

I was born in Medellín, Colombia, have lived in Panama City, Panama, and now call the Toronto area home.

My life and education have taken me across three countries, experiences that have made me adaptable, curious, and genuinely interested in the different people and stories I encounter.

That curiosity is a big part of the way I photograph.

Whether I’m creating an actor’s headshot, documenting an event, developing imagery for a business, or simply photographing someone who wants to feel incredible in front of the camera, I want my work to feel polished without losing the person behind the photograph.

My approach combines an eye for lighting, composition and detail with a relaxed, collaborative experience. You don't need to arrive knowing how to pose or what to do with your hands — that's my job!

I’ll guide you through posing, expression and movement so we can create photographs that still feel authentically like you.

Today, I photograph clients throughout Toronto and the GTA, as well as from my private studio in Richmond Hill. And when I’m not behind the camera, I’m usually finding some other way to be creative, planning my next adventure, re-watching The Office, or spending time with the people I love.


~ I'm no stranger to travel, anywhere new has a pretty good chance of becoming my new favourite place. ~


Currently Watching:

Lioness, Furious, and Silo

Currently Listening:

“DOLCE VITA” — DANNA, Belinda


Creating powerful imagery

for YOU.


I love that photography allows me to create something that didn’t exist before — something meaningful, lasting, and uniquely yours — while connecting with incredible people from all kinds of backgrounds.


My goal is to create photographs that show who you are honestly and beautifully.


It’s not about showing your potential; it’s about showing your best.


I built this business to bring together my creativity, technical training and love of storytelling to create images that don’t just look beautiful, but mean something to the people I photograph.

The Process

01. Connect

Share your story

Every great shoot starts with getting to know you. We’ll talk about what you’re looking for, how you plan to use your images, and the ideas you already have so we can make sure we’re creating something that feels right for you.

02. Conceptualize

Develop Our Vision

This is where the ideas start coming to life. Together, we’ll plan the look and feel of your shoot, from wardrobe and location to lighting and visual direction, so we arrive prepared with a clear creative vision.

03. Create

Bring it to life

Now we get to have some fun. I’ll guide you through posing, expression and movement while keeping the experience relaxed and collaborative. You don’t need to know what to do in front of the camera — I’ll take care of that.

04. Deliver

SEE THE FINISHED STORY

After your session, I carefully curate and professionally edit your images before delivering them through a private online gallery. Depending on your package, you’ll either receive your finished gallery or select your favourites for hand retouching.

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