Monica Healy had been photographing Toronto's most intimate moments for years — maternity shoots, weddings, newborns, headshots, events. She had the clients, the eye, the reputation. What she had online was a website she'd built herself years ago, mostly a portfolio, mostly functional. It worked. But it wasn't her.
When you hire a photographer for your maternity shoot — when you're vulnerable and round and trusting someone to capture something you'll look at for the rest of your life — you're not just hiring a camera. You're hiring a person. You need to feel her before you book her.
Monica is a hype woman. A good listener. The kind of person who has your back so instinctively you don't even notice it happening. She's bubbly and kind and completely present — the energy at a wedding that every guest remembers without knowing why.
That had to be the brand. Not a clean, minimal photography portfolio. Her.
We unpacked her personality first, then built everything around it. And somewhere in that process, orange appeared. She'd never considered it. But the moment it landed, it was so obviously Monica that nothing else made sense. Warm, bold, full of life — exactly like her. The handwritten logo sealed it. Her name, in her energy, on every page.
Monica's work spans more than most photographers — maternity, newborns, weddings, corporate headshots, events, brand photography. She sells prints. She has gift cards. She wanted a blog to share her knowledge. It was a big, full, ambitious project that needed real structure before it could be beautiful.
So we built a website that could hold all of it without feeling overwhelming — organized, warm, and unmistakably Monica from the first scroll to the last page.
Ana Designs is the BEST of the BEST! Ana crafted a masterpiece with my new photography website and branding. Throughout the entire process, Ana was with me every step of the way—from initial brand vision meetings to designing my new logo, creating custom website pages, setting up my online store, and everything in between. Her expertise as a web designer is unparalleled in the city, and her friendly approach made the entire experience both seamless and personal. Whether it's a small tweak or a major project, Ana handles it all with ease and excellence. I wholeheartedly recommend her services. Thank you so much, Ana!