EMOTIONAL AESTHETICS
— a symbol of a soul.
When vulnerability is harnessed there is an inherent vitality and sensibility conveyed. Emotional aesthetics is less about wanting to look good and more about being unapologetic with how you feel and who you are.
Emotional Aesthetics is the title of a publication PRODUCED BY THOUGHT CATALOG Photography BY ASHLEY KLASSEN & poetry by Bianca Sparacino
Specializing in
•Personal Brand
•Maternity & Family
•Commercial Brand
•Artists & Creatives
About me
Toronto & Montreal based photographer Ashley
Klassen
Deeply influenced by her desire to communicate through character and emotion, Ashley expresses sensual beauty, vulnerability, and honest feelings; an effortless intimacy weaved within a modern aesthetic.
As a creative director, she marries her professional experience in Branding and Marketing, with her skillset as a multifaceted artist. Whether she’s carefully curating a visual landscape, fashion styling, or guiding her subjects how to pose on set, her editorial eye poetically reflects artfully executed details. She photographs soulful creatives, entrepreneurs, brands, and mothers in addition to her specialty — female portraiture.

My PHILOsophy
Working with the senses, evoking emotion, balancing form, and being intentional with design — alchemizing details into visual poetry.
WORK WITH ME
process
stEP 1
Inquire
Reach out with a short intro about yourself (personal shoots) or your brand (brief intro to brand). I’ll provide you with my availability and pricing/process PDF’s.
stEP two
Logistics
You select the photo package that best suits your needs and we arrange shoot date, location, and set up a call to discuss shoot details. A deposit is placed.
stEP Three
Call
We discuss mood board, align on vision and make sure your goals are voiced and prioritized as well as go over shoot day logistics and any Q’s you have.
stEP Four
SHOOT DAY
The fun part! Aesthetically aligned, mentally prepared, and details taken care of, we are ready for everything to come together. Come with an open, positive mindset, and I’ll bring your vision to life!
step five
Deliverables
Your high end resolution images are delivered to you in a timely matter via an online gallery.
Memorable Experiences
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