About • Melanie Gordon Photography
Melanie Gordon Toronto Fine Art Photographer

ABOUT

MELANIE GORDON

When I was five years old I got my first camera. It was one of those 110 style point and shoot’s and many of my first photographs were of people’s legs before I figured out where to point the camera. I knew even at age five that life was precious and that making photos is a way to cherish it. 

I specialize in capturing the everyday magic in people’s lives and work. I’ve been photographing children and families for over 20 years on a mission to preserve and rekindle the wonder of childhood. I also work with purpose driven creatives and changemakers to create beautiful and authentic visual content with emotional resonance.

My goal as a photographer is to reflect what is true and beautiful, and to help people feel seen and felt.

I’m known for helping people feel like themselves in photographs and to make photos that feel like them. I know this means the world to parents of kids with fiery souls who love to move because I won’t ask them to sit still, but will move with them to really capture their spirit. I am equally able to see and capture the gentle strength that emerges from a child who wonders quietly.

I’ve been exploring humanness for 30 years—from my anthropology degree to my work as a portrait and documentary photographer, and in my art practice, photographing my own motherhood experience as I healed from breast cancer.

My fine art photography and short films have been supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, and the Laidlaw Foundation. My photographs have been exhibited in Canada and internationally, and commissioned by leaders who are committed to building peace and improving children’s wellbeing. Four books have been published of my portraits. I live in Toronto with my husband and two daughters.

Please connect to book a session or collaborate on a project. We can make magic together.

My art can be seen here:  https://melaniegordonart.com