Why Me? 

My name is Alex. I am the owner/founder and photographer of Light Essence Photography. Thank you for considering me to be your photographer. It truly is an honor. 

The biggest question I get is where the name came from. Well, my kids! and I just rolled with it. We are a small business run by myself and my husband.

I have always loved photography since I was a child. I loved taking photos and having the film developed. The best part was, picking up my pictures and seeing what I created. I take pictures everywhere I go. It could be things I am doing with my family or something that I see interesting. Over the past 20 years, I have taken pictures for family, friends and friends of friends, including their weddings, newborns and all those precious moments in between. Starting Full-Time at the time seemed scary to me, but I finally decided to take the leap in 2021.

So why choose me? Well to me, it is not just about clicking a button, it's about the love that goes into each photograph and capturing the feeling. I did not just buy a camera and decide I am a photographer now. I loved photography but I sought the education needed to master the craft. This education taught me lighting, poses, consistency and most importantly safety. I do not just throw a filter on my pictures and call it a day. I put all of myself into each photo I create. I enjoy posing people and perfecting the shot before I ever pick up my camera. I try to get everything right in-camera. This way you see your images quickly and receive your edited images quickly too. I tend to end up in people's bubbles while fixing their hair, outfit, pose, etc.. I am very OCD about this part of the process. This ensures my product is consistent and exactly how it should look. 

I am a mom of two teenagers. I fully understand the struggle of capturing children and newborns. That is where I come in. I am proud to say I have been dubbed by past clients as the baby whisper, which is an honor to say the least. I am an Accredited, Licensed and Insured Newborn Photographer along with being First Aid and CPR trained. I am constantly seeking new educational opportunities to ensure you receive the best photographs and all those little smiles are captured safely. It is very important to me to stay up to date on the ever changing practices on newborn safety and prenatal risks and safety. After all I am being entrusted with some one's most treasured person, their child. 

Where did I get my training? I went to Lesley University, where I obtained a degree in Psychology with a minor in Photography. I loved both subjects and they both helped me read people’s body language. I then became an Accredited Newborn Photographer. I like to stay up to date by attending different workshops and classes. Knowledge is Power.  With my education and all my years of photographing experience, I believe this contributes to beautiful photos with comfortable, natural smiles.