Hey, IT'S SO NICE TO MEET YOU
MY NAME IS nayya
NOT JUST YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER...
YOUR LOCATION SCOUTER, DRESS FIXER, LISTENING EAR, HYPE WOMAN, BEST FRIEND.
I'm an Ontario couples photographer whose heart is documenting big moments and bigger feelings. I love all things love, connection and photography so I walked away from a career in Psychology to follow my passion, and haven't looked back since!
When I’m not behind the lens, I’m with my cats or the humans I adore. On a normal day, you’ll catch me in leggings and an oversized t-shirt, hair in a messy bun, on my third cup of coffee, jamming to LANY or Taylor Swift or anything in between, making breakfast for dinner (it just tastes better that way!).
I’m the girl that orders the spiciest thing on the menu even if it makes my nose run, pulls over to the side of the road to watch the sunset, and is already planning the next road trip before the current one is finished.
A little about me
But my favourite thing of all is my little family. I have a lot of fur babies (some would say too many???} who are the light of my life. They've taught me that while milestones are super important, it’s the every day, in-between moments that mean the most.
The walks in the neighbourhood, the morning snuggles, the talking all night under the stars, the inside jokes that make you laugh so hard you fall over… these pieces come together overtime to create the full masterpiece that is your life and love story. My heart is to capture these simple, unpredictable, and unposed moments that are so much better than the movies.
I've got an unhealthy obsession for gilmore girls, true crime podcasts, coffee, chocolate chip cookies right out of the oven, taylor jenkins reid books and travelling.
MY FAVOURITE THINGS
I grew up doing the whole uncomfortable family photos with the fake smiles thing so belieeeeve me when I say, I get how daunting it can be to get your pictures taken.
Obviously I love the actual photography part of each session but the most important part, to me, is that you are well taken care of. I'm not there just to take your pictures and leave. I'll be there for you every step of the way to make sure this is the session of your dreams.
It's about creating space for you both to genuinely connect with each other and remember all the things that have brought you to this season of your relationship.
It's about giving you the absolute best session experience possible, completely tailored to you because your love story isn't like anyone else's.
It's about creating images that feel like you. Ones that will give your great grandchildren a glimpse into what your love was like.
Getting your pictures taken doesn't have to be awkward.
BEHIND THE LENS
I've been taking photos ever since I could remember. Of architecture, food, and this beautiful planet we call home. I loved it all but it wasn't until I started photographing human connection that I experienced a happiness I can't even describe.
Showing up to a beautiful location, feeling deeply loved and inspired by people who put their trust in me to document their love is absolutely everything to me.
This is your story. This is your love. Let me into your world and let's create some beautiful memories together.
I see the world through a whole new lens with every shoot. Your story deserves to be remembered for all that it is. your love and connection is what inspires me most.
WHAT INSPIRES ME
That's the thing about photos. They have the power to take you back to the time they were taken and relive those moments, over and over again.Let's ditch the stiff posed photos and capture the two of you and the real love you share.
Anyone can just show up, tell you what to do and take your pictures. Forced smiles aren’t my thing and I’m not interested in fitting you into a mold.I believe in holding space for you both to feel so connected with each other that you practically forget I’m there.
When you’re gone, your loved ones will pull out your pictures and it’ll remind them of you, your love and your story.
my philosophy
There will never be another love story exactly like yours. It’s literally one of a kind and it deserves to be photographed authentically, for everything that it is.
suzzette + rza
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH NAYYA!! We are so in love with the pictures! Thank you for capturing our true essence in a natural and organic way. Thank you again for the pictures!! My friends and family have legit cried after seeing them in our website, Wishing you the very best and looking forward to a next photo shoot with you!
fareeha + shahryar
Nayya was such a pleasure to work with! She was very friendly and made us feel super comfortable behind the camera. She completely understood our vision. The photographs turned out absolutely stunning! We would highly recommend booking Nayya as your photographer. 10/10 experience.
angela + jason
I'm so happy with the album!! Thank you so much. Words can't express how much we love the photos!!!!
cassandra + adrien
The most amazing photographer to work with. Not only is her work amazing but she makes the whole session so fun and relaxed.
hayley + tyler
Thank you so much! We had so much fun. I wanted to just say, not only are you super talented but your process is amazing. All forms of contact were super professional and easy to navigate. Your Pinterest board of outfit suggestions was awesome and super helpful. And during the actual shoot you allowed us to feel comfortable and be ourselves without feeling so posed. We look forward to working with you again sometime! Thanks a bunch!
Anna + Ian
Nayya and Vaseem...love love lovee working with them! My boyfriend and I were a little nervous on the way to our location but once we met them, it was such a breeze! Nayya and her husband have an amazing energy to work alongside, we had many laughing moments!
paisley + ben
Thank you Nayya, we are OBSESSED!
The photos turned out amazing and I can't wait to brag about you!
