Freckleface Photography
This month we are so excited to be shining our photographer spotlight on Dawn Alexander of Freckleface Photography. Dawn is an on-location natural light photographer based in Ontario, Canada. Her specialties include lifestyle family, childhood, and in-home newborn photography. She has a special focus on connections that capture a family’s genuine love and energy.
How would you describe your photography? I strive to capture connection and emotion in families and children of all ages. My use of texture, rich colours, and matte tones help to tell a family’s story in a distinct and organic way.
What made you want to join The Gold Hope Project as a volunteer? When I set up my photography business, I felt like I really wanted to give back to an organization that helped families and children in some capacity. I searched for months and months. Although there were organizations that were out there doing so much good, I couldn’t find one that aligned with my values 100%. One day, I stumbled on a Facebook post of a young childhood cancer survivor and knew right then that I had to volunteer with The Gold Hope Project.
What is your favorite thing about being a Gold Hope photographer? I love being able to provide these families with a little escape from their day to day. Giving them an hour or two where they can just be with each other, have fun, and laugh. I love helping them create happy memories and being able to gift them some beautiful images.
Has working with children with cancer changed anything in your life? Working with children with cancer has helped me to appreciate that life is truly fragile. We should all try to be living more in the moment. I am also amazed and humbled by the fierce resilience of these children and their families.
What is one thing you hope the families you photograph for the project can take away from this experience? I want them to see the beauty and the strength in their love. I also want them to know they have an army of people that are standing behind them to offer help and support.
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A big thank you to Dawn for choosing to give back with us. Want to follow her lead? Apply to be a volunteer photographer here.
Thank you so much for the spotlight! I can’t begin tell you how much helping these families out has changed my life. Thank you for creating this amazing organization that gives so much to people in their time of need.