WHEN I GROW UP, I WANT TO BE...
jessica hoang.
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There was a distinct moment in elementary school when I was tasked with drawing my future career.
While my eager classmates were happily drawing firemen and ballerinas, I paused. I drew a self-portrait and wrote down “Jessica Hoang”.
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Throughout my education, I stayed in the visual arts with a focus on photography, sculpture, printmaking, and design. I spent a lot of time with my dad's Canon AL-1 35mm SLR and in my high school's dark room, tinkering with black and white film, and making my own prints.
Even though my family is of Chinese-Vietnamese ethnicity, my parents were supportive of me pursuing a career in design. I enrolled in the best post-secondary design school, York University - Sheridan College.
My skill set was specialized in UI/UX design and I excelled in creating user-centric products that offered new solutions to complex information-based content. I worked at some of Toronto’s leading design agencies including a progressive medtech organization as a Senior Designer.
I loved knowing my work was positively changing the lives of patients, caregivers, and healthcare practitioners around the world. As much as I loved design, serving others, and solving problems… I knew there was more to my calling.
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The stars aligned, and I left my budding design career for people photography.
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Fast forward to 2021, and I’m seven years deep in a profession I love.
BEHIND THE LENS
about me
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Everyone has an untold story.
And I want to capture yours.
From the smiles and the tears on your wedding day, to the cries of your little newborn, to the warmest hugs from your grandma.
These are the moments I want to capture.
And I do that with the power of securing trust and cultivating relationships.
I am known for having an innate ability to genuinely connect with others on multiple levels with compassion, empathy, kindness, and humour... which ultimately helps me produce the most beautiful and emotive photographs for my couples and families.
I love meeting new people, hearing their stories, and opening my heart to help others.
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Everyone has an untold story.
And I want to capture yours.
From the smiles and the tears on your wedding day, to the cries of your little newborn, to the warmest hugs from your grandma. These are the moments I want to capture. And I do that with the power of securing trust and cultivating relationships.
I am known for having an innate ability to genuinely connect with others on multiple levels with compassion, empathy, kindness, and humour... which ultimately helps me produce the most beautiful and emotive photographs for my couples and families.
I love meeting new people, hearing their stories, and opening my heart to help others.
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Whether you need some guidance on your schedule, an opinion on your outfit details, or someone to help hold your dress as you walk, I would be happy to lend a hand.
I don't 'pose' my couples but I do give a little bit of direction. All in all, my sessions are light-hearted and fun. Think of it more like hanging out with me and getting some pretty photos at the end!
I've worked with some of Toronto's most talented and amazing professionals so if you're looking for any vendor recommendations (ie. cinematographer, DJ, florist, hair and makeup artists, etc.) I'll be happy to connect you. Let's just call it the Little J List.
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I'm not just your photographer.
I'm your friend, and I'm here for you every step of the way.
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I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. When I’m not photographing, I am exploring creativity through cooking, taking my rescue German Shepherd on city adventures, knitting scarves for new immigrants, and wondering what to eat next.
While my photography business is based in Toronto, it has also taken me across the world for international assignments such as Italy (Florence, Venice, Sicily), Japan, Germany, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and USA (San Francisco, New York City, Dallas, Las Vegas).
Whether you need some guidance on your schedule, an opinion on your outfit details, or someone to help hold your dress as you walk, I would be happy to lend a hand.
I don't 'pose' my couples but I do give a little bit of direction. All in all, my sessions are light-hearted and fun. Think of it more like hanging out with me and getting some pretty photos at the end!
I've worked with some of Toronto's most talented and amazing professionals so if you're looking for any vendor recommendations (ie. cinematographer, DJ, florist, hair and makeup artists, etc.) I'll be happy to connect you. Let's just call it the Little J List.
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I'm not just your photographer.
I'm your friend, and I'm here for you every step of the way.
/
I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. When I’m not photographing, I am exploring creativity through cooking, taking my rescue German Shepherd on city adventures, knitting scarves for new immigrants, and wondering what to eat next.
While my photography business is based in Toronto, it has also taken me across the world for international assignments such as Italy (Florence, Venice, Sicily), Japan, Germany, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and USA (San Francisco, New York City, Dallas, Las Vegas).
I’ve had the amazing opportunity to work with some incredible photographers including international wedding photographer, Joee Wong.
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GET TO KNOW ME
3 facts
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i love to travel the world
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i love to travel the world
There is something magical about walking off a
plane and onto new, unknown territories. I am in
awe with my surroundings and eager to explore.
I love meeting new people along the way,
experiencing new activities, learning about cultures,
traditions, and religions, trying new foods and
celebrating life.
There is something magical about walking off a plane and onto new, unknown territories. I am in awe with my surroundings and eager to explore.
I love meeting new people along the way, experiencing new activities, learning about cultures, traditions, and religions, trying new foods and
celebrating life.
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my family
is my all
I come from a large family which has shaped me into the person I am today. My family taught me how to laugh, care, share, love, and work with others. We are a tight-knit bunch with big hearts. As my family grows, I know there are memories to be made and shared.
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my family is my all
I come from a large family which has shaped me into the person I am today. My family taught me how to laugh, care, share, love, and work with others. We are a tight-knit bunch with big hearts. As my family grows, I know there are memories to be made and shared.
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food is life
Whether I’m out dining with friends in downtown Toronto or scarfing down fresh Linguine ai Frutti di Mare in Italy, there's no doubt about it: I love food.
There’s something to be said about the power of food: it brings people together. I love to try new restaurants, new ethnic cuisines but I also love to cook!
Everyone always asks me where the best pho in Toronto is… and that honour goes to my mom and dad!
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food is life
Whether I’m out dining with friends in downtown Toronto or scarfing down fresh Linguine ai Frutti di Mare in Italy, there's no doubt about it: I love food.
There’s something to be said about the power of food: it brings people together. I love to try new restaurants, new ethnic cuisines but I also love to cook!
Everyone always asks me where the best pho in Toronto is… and that honour goes to my mom and dad!
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You've heard my story, and now I would love to hear yours.
Send me an email at hello@jessica-hoang.com and tell me one thing about you.
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jessica hoang.
Everyone has an untold story.
I want to capture yours.
hello@jessica-hoang.com
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