hello! my name is jess — I'm so glad you're here.
I'm a nontraditional, documentary photographer and storyteller based in Toronto.
Daring Wanderer serves to capture things a little differently: the organic, fleeting, intangible moments. Best suited for nontraditional & creative individuals who share an appreciation for beautiful landscapes, interesting light and quiet moments. There is something humbling about being trusted to tell someone's story and I'm grateful to each couple, family and individual who chooses me to be their storyteller.
Before becoming a photographer I was en route to complete my PhD in music cognition in children. While transitioning careers, I did research with children with autism at London Children's Hospital. I've been running my business and photographing love stories, families & editorials full-time for the last 12 years. It's been the best 12 years of my life and I'm so thankful for that young woman and her courage to pursue her passion. I'm eternally indebted to her.
I live in a century home with my husband and two sons. We spend our time biking, hiking, camping, playing outside, cooking and gardening.
documenting your
& your
life
love
Honest storytelling: capturing unposed moments as they unfold.
my approach
my approach
golden hour
inspired by
bare skin
architecture
sunsets & dusk
natural light
windblown hair
tall grass
travel
connection
minimalism
natural materials
nature
my favourite things
camping & Campfires
Hammock naps
Interior design
Sushi
Polaroids
polaroi
PEANUT
TARO BU
dwell m
tofino,
PEANUT BUTTER
TARO BUBBLE TEA
DWELL MAGAZINE
TOFINO, BRITISH COLUMBIA
kind words
hello may
together journal
junebug weddings
greenwedding shoes
magnolia weddings
rocky mountain bridE
rangefinder
"We knew we wanted to have a small, intimate wedding, so we started searching on how we could do that. I think Jess may have been the only person we contacted because she encapsulated everything we were looking for (amazing photographer, beautiful style, understood what we wanted, and was able to help us plan). It was an absolute dream working with Jess. I can't say enough how amazing Jess was; she is so incredibly talented, and has an amazing ability to make us feel comfortable and in our element. She really made the day feel special and that we were being attended to, while also somehow almost staying behind the scenes so that we felt like it was just the two of us."