There’s a cinematic quality to the way Alyssa Chebli photographs weddings—images that feel less like staged portraits and more like frames from a film. Based in Montréal but traveling across Canada, Europe, and beyond, Alyssa blends documentary, editorial, and fashion influences into a style that is deeply personal, emotional, and timeless.
For Alyssa, photography has always been about more than aesthetics. “I’m a nostalgic person,” she says. “I love being able to dive back into the emotions of a unique moment just by looking at a photograph.” That sensitivity to memory, combined with years spent working in luxury marketing and a lifelong passion for art, now defines her approach to capturing weddings: intentional, detail-oriented, and attuned to the connections that make each story unique.
From France to Canada: A Journey in Creativity
Alyssa’s story begins in a small village near Paris, where she grew up surrounded by family photos and her father’s constant filming. Disposable cameras on school trips turned into her first attempts at capturing landscapes, but it wasn’t until she moved to Canada seven years ago that photography became her calling. What started as work in product and food photography quickly shifted toward families and couples—she missed the human connection too much to stay in the studio.
Her first wedding came by way of a gift: a friend of a friend offering her services as a present to the couple. Alyssa still remembers crying during the vows and laughing through the group portraits. That single day revealed the truth she had been looking for—weddings combined her love of artistry, connection, and storytelling in a way nothing else could.
Style: Where Cinema Meets Emotion
Alyssa’s images balance the candid with the composed. She describes her approach as 50/50: half rooted in thoughtful shooting, half refined in the editing room. The result is a body of work defined by true-to-life colors, flattering skin tones, and a cinematic atmosphere.
She draws inspiration from classic films like My Fair Lady and Bonnie and Clyde, as well as Renaissance painting and natural light. These influences are woven into her photographs through careful use of composition, texture, and color—each wedding gallery unfolding like a visual narrative of the couple’s day.
Her signature tool? A 24–70mm lens she could use to shoot an entire wedding if she had to. Add to that her love of flash photography during receptions—where she creates bold, vibrant party images—and Alyssa’s style carries a distinct edge that makes her galleries feel alive.
The Photographer Behind the Lens
Clients often remark on Alyssa’s calm presence. She has a way of making people feel comfortable, guiding them gently while allowing real moments to unfold. “They sometimes forget they’re being photographed,” she explains. That balance of direction and invisibility ensures her couples receive a gallery that feels natural yet intentional.
Her ideal clients share her appreciation for artistry and authenticity. They’re couples who value photography not just as documentation but as an heirloom—something to relive for decades to come. That connection has led Alyssa to destinations far from Montréal, from Spain and Italy to France, where she still returns often to photograph weddings near her hometown.
Looking Ahead
For Alyssa, the future is about deepening her craft while expanding her offerings. She’s currently exploring film photography, eager to bring its tactile, timeless qualities into her work. She also dreams of splitting her seasons between Europe and North America, combining her love of travel with her passion for documenting love stories.
“It’s a privilege to witness the most meaningful day in a couple’s life,” she says. “I want to capture not just how it looked, but how it felt.”
That ethos is at the heart of everything Alyssa does. Whether she’s photographing in Montréal, Provence, or the streets of Florence, her work remains consistent: timeless, cinematic, and always human.
Website: alyssachebli.com
Instagram: @alyssacphotographe
