my name is genesia
(pronounced “Jen-nessa”)
I am the photographer, editor & creator of Nessa Jean Photography.
Thank-you SO much for coming here to get to know me and my business a little better.
Disclaimer: I have a tendency to be long winded so hopefully you’ll make it through this!
Where am i based?
I am currently based in London, Ontario.
However, I was born in a small town in Ontario called Chatham & raised in an even smaller town called North Buxton.
I also lived in Calgary Alberta for 7 years.
Fun fact: North Buxton was a community established fo by former African American slaves in 1849. They used the Underground Railroad to escape to Canada from slavery to find freedom & create a new life.
You can visit the Buxton National Historic Site & Museum to learn more about the fascinating history.
who am i?
I am a 25 year old introverted extravert that loves food, sunshine, sunflowers, movies, music & photography (obviously!) .
I also love singing in the shower with my microphone brush & collecting rocks, crystals & beach glass.
I’ve always been labelled an “old soul” & have a love & admiration of anything vintage & retro. Antique stores are my happy place & if I could travel back in time, I would visit the year 1969 & be at Woodstock right now!
Also, just a warning! If you ever make me laugh when were together, I am confident that it’ll be one of the loudest laughs you’ve ever heard!
what sparks my joy and the fire in my soul?
1. I am a free spirit, so going on adventures, road trips & being in nature sparks a fire in my soul.
There is solace & immense beauty in forests, beaches/lakes & mountains.
I also love sunsets, sun rises, the moon & star gazing.
2. I’m also a recluse, so staying home in my cozy clothes nestled in blankets, with my pup & some snacks while watching reality TV shows, true crime & classic nostalgic movies also brings me sooo much joy.
3. Capturing memories through photos & videos for both myself & for others.
You can always catch me with some kind of a camera on me at ALL times… film, digital, disposable, polaroid… you name it!
I LOVE capturing what is going on around me & making memories to hold onto forever.
I’m definitely that dad from the 90’s that always had a camcorder capturing footage of all the memorable and unimportant moments.
where does the name
”Nessa Jean” photography come from?
It was a nickname that my great grandmother, Audrey, came up with & called me by for as long as I can remember.
I was incredibly close with her & she was very much like a mother figure to me growing up. She supported me through every chapter of my life & always encouraged me to do whatever brought me happiness & joy. That way I could create a positive life for myself.
However, “Nessa Jean” has faded away ever since she passed away in 2017.
Naming my business Nessa Jean Photography is both my tribute to her & a way of bringing it back into my life.
It also gives me reassurance that she’s with me every step of the way as I begin on this new journey of following my passion.
& thats all about me & Nessa Jean photography
if you’ve made it this far, I want to thank-you again for coming here & getting to know me
Yours truly,
Genesia