Black and white portrait of young woman lying down holding camera surrounded by cards.

hey, i'm aliya!

Young female photographer smiling and holding Canon DSLR camera against white fabric backdrop.

I’m so happy you’re here.

I’m based in Goderich, Ontario, and I’m the person you’ll find behind the camera, answering your messages, editing your gallery, and probably getting way too excited about your photos.

Two tabby cats cuddling together on white bedding in warm sunlight by window blinds.

my editing buddies

Photography wasn’t something I planned on turning into a business. After my mom passed away, I decided one day to pick up her camera again after not using it since a photography class I took in high school.

I started bringing it with me places, learning as I went, and quickly realized how much I loved it. What started as something I did for fun turned into something I genuinely couldn’t imagine not doing.

Now I get to meet amazing people, capture important moments, and create photos that they’ll have forever, which is still pretty crazy to me.

Black and white Border Collie lying alert on green grass with spring flowers nearby.

Yellow Labrador dog sitting on grass at golden hour sunset on rural farm property.

my first and most photographed subjects

If there’s one thing I want you to know, it’s that you don’t need to know how to pose or be “good” in front of the camera. Most of my clients tell me they’re awkward before their session, and they always end up doing great.

My goal is to make your session feel relaxed, comfortable, and actually enjoyable while creating photos you’ll love looking back on years from now.

I can’t wait to meet you and help tell your story ♡