February 25, 2020

Agnes Kiesz

PURE business

Best Toronto Brands Created with Our Photography

February 25, 2020

Agnes Kiesz

PURE business

We love empowering women through photography and we love to be a part of brand creation!

Here are few of our absolute favorite Toronto brands.

Women Rocking Real Estate

Jennifer Percival is an incredible real estate mentor who teaches how to attract clients through service and expertise rather than aggressively pursue them.

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Fashion Translated by Christie Ressel

Fashion Translated is an international image consulting firm and community. It is run by Christie Ressel who is passionate about women embracing their bodies, feeling confident, and having fun creating their style while they rise to their highest and best self.

Website: Christie Ressel Fashion Translated

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Penthouse Queen

Claudine Montano is not only a penthouse & luxury home expert but such an inspiring and positive person to be around!

Instagram: Penthouse Queen Claudine Montano — **Instagram**: Penthouse Queen Claudine Montano

Raj Girn

Raj is a multi award winning media and events entrepreneur, brand strategist, marketing consultant, confidence coach, #1 best-selling author and entertainment personality.

Roop Creative Agency

Puja Malhotra is one of the most talented Toronto branding experts we’ve met and it’s been a pleasure working on multiple projects with her.

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Femme by Fareen

Fareen is a Dating, Mindset and Wealth Strategist that will help you attract dream love and empower you to achieve independent wealth, find purpose and vision in life.

Instagram: Femme by Fareen — **Instagram**: Femme by Fareen

I hope these beautiful brands inspire and encourage you!

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February 10, 2020

Agnes Kiesz

PURE you

Winter Favorites

February 10, 2020

Agnes Kiesz

PURE you

Aah, winter!

I definitely have a love-hate relationship with this season. It’s so photogenic, so the photographer in me truly loves it. However, winter in Toronto is veeery long which is challenging for many. My work has been so busy that I haven’t got a vacation yet and I’m not sure if I’ll get one this winter. So for now, these are some things making this winter better.

Animal Print Sweater

The first of my winter favorites is this red animal print sweater.

Cozy sweaters are a must for winter and this one is especially nice to touch. I like the whimsical animal print!

2. “Brave” by Rose McGowan

I’ve been wanting to read this book for quite some time now and the title obviously couldn’t be more fitting. I feel so much respect for women who bravely and openly tell their story even though it would be easier not to.

“Brave is the story of how I fought my way out of the cults and reclaimed my life. I want to help you do the same” - Rose McGowan

3. Pampass Grass

I simply fell in love with pampass grass for decorating. I love fresh flowers (especially in winter, they add so much life to the house), but if I don’t have the time to pick them up or I’m having a busy week, pampass grass always does the trick!

4. White Blanket from Urban Barn

White, chunky and warm! I’ve been not only using this great blanket as a prop for photos but I’ve also wrapped myself in it on many cold, winter nights.

5. Schitt’s Creek

I know, I know…

I’m jumping on the bandwagon late but I still want to include this amazing show in my winter favorites because it’s been definitely one of the highlights for me. This truly hilarious and heartfelt story about a wealthy family forced to start from scratch is FULL of not just laughs but also life lessons. My favorite character… David! Just seeing his facial expressions makes me laugh out loud.

6. Nuttybutter Cafe

It’s so nice to find cozy cafes in winter.

Nuttybutter Cafe brings Paris to Hamilton (the owner actually lived in France for some time). It’s a beautiful space with great coffee, tea and desserts. We had a blast taking some photos in the cafe with Christie Ressel.

7. Quote

I couldn’t agree more with this quote from ROOP Creative Agency. The fear of being criticized and always worrying about what others think does NOTHING for our life. It’s good to have a few trusted advisors but it should be a priority to listen to our heart first :)

I hope you enjoyed my winter favorites! Let’s keep fingers crossed spring comes early this year!

February 3, 2020

Agnes Kiesz

PURE business, PURE you

Marta Herman

February 3, 2020

Agnes Kiesz

PURE business, PURE you

It was such a pleasure to capture lovely Marta Herman again. Marta is an Opera Singer based in Staatstheater Kassel in Germany. For her third photoshoot, she opted for moody and powerful portraits.

“I really appreciate the detail you put into your beautiful work :) Agnes creates exactly the right atmosphere to match each person she photographs”

— Marta

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January 27, 2020

Agnes Kiesz

PURE business

Winter with Christie Ressel

January 27, 2020

Agnes Kiesz

PURE business

New Year is here and January is almost over! For many of us the beggining of the new year is a great time to update our look.

This photoshoot with Christie Ressel features four lovely looks that I hope will inspire you to dress in a way that empowers you!

This second look brings back the 70s! Christie loves bell-bottom jeans and blazers and I have to say it’s a look that will always stay timeless.

Christie’s third outfit is such a good reminder to wear colour in winter. It’s an instant mood lifter, which we all need during long, Canadian winters…

Christie’s last look was quite special because all the items come from… Walmart! Yes, it may be hard to believe at first but a great stylist can find lovely outfits everywhere.

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January 20, 2020

Agnes Kiesz

PURE business, PURE you

Monika

January 20, 2020

Agnes Kiesz

PURE business, PURE you

It was truly lovely to work with Monika, who brought Paris into the studio!

Monika is a Transformation Coach teaching women how to become the best version of themselves. She teaches how to become free from limitations of self-doubt, low self-worth, negative mindset, self sabotaging beliefs, attitudes, habits, and subconscious patterning that is holding you back from becoming your Best version and living your Best Life!

Monika’s Brand Recipe

Colors: neutral tones (black, grey, white) with a touch of luscious reds, pinks and purples

Props: coach’s must-haves + self-care props (including Monika’s book)

Monika’s Brand City: Paris

Why we loved working with Monika: her energy is incredible and she’s beautiful inside and out

“Thank you for working with me. :) I appreciate the way you’ve captured the essence of what I stand for: Beauty, Fashion, Empowerment, Self-love, Spiritual connection, Self-care... I love the photos and am looking forward to sharing them with the World. ”

— Monika

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November 25, 2019

Agnes Kiesz

PURE you

Fall Favorites

November 25, 2019

Agnes Kiesz

PURE you

How are you enjoying fall?

It’s the season of warm tea & coffee, books, strolls through the park and cozy evenings.

This fall I made sure to have some time to relax and spoil myself since it’s been a very busy year, not just because of work but also private life.

I did some shopping, I took a trip and of course spent a lot of evenings reading and watching good shows.

Here’s a few of my fall favorites:

Heart Cardigan
This is my definite favorite when it comes to new sweaters this season! It’s really warm, cute and versatile. I love putting it over dresses when I go out and over other sweaters when I need to be very warm.

2. Quebec City

This fall, together with my husband I took my first trip ever to Quebec City. I instantly fell in love and even super cold weather didn’t stop us from exploring. Old world charm, great restaurants and beautiful views - what more can you want?

I wish it was closer to Toronto!

3. Photo of the Season

It’s incredibly hard to choose a favorite fall photo, because it’s such a photogenic season…

I keep coming back to this photo of Christie, because I love everything about it. The scenery, the pose, the expression, the outfit!

4. “Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides

Fall is when I spend a LOT of time reading. Thrillers are one of my favorite genres and I always browse through them at bookstores and the library.

Sometimes when you love a genre it can be hard to keep finding great books. “Silent Patient” was such a treat for me! I definitely did not see the ending coming. If you like thrillers, I highly recommend it!

5. Quote

Those of you who know me personally know how I value service. I believe that when you do what you truly love, you not only give to someone but to yourself as well.

There’s so much you can learn about yourself and there’s so much personal growth coming from it. I want to add that good service should always be within healthy boundaries.