DOCUMENTING LIFE, ONE PHOTOGRAPH AT A TIME.

I’m Alex Mensi, a documentary photographer based in Montreal. I document moments and create visual stories around the world. My work is about true storytelling, emotion filled photographs and capturing life as it unfolds.

LATEST STORIES

Some stories are long term project, some are sample of my daily life and others are focused on a specific topic. I have many stories in my archive and intend to publish them over time.

“Available light is any damn light that is available!”

– W. Eugene Smith

SOME OF MY WORK

I don’t like the work portfolio. It’s too formal and restricting. This is just a sample of m recent work. A collection of commissioned photographs and personal projects.

LATEST FROM INSTAGRAM

Rivière-du-loup has the 2nd best sunset in the world according to @natgeo but tonight, it could have been better. But, I had the best assistance ever!!!

On my way to create amazing stuff today!! Have a good week everyone and stay hydrated @ohydration !!
#worknomads #hydration #piratelife

This is an hommage to my new favourite drink! Water with a twist. Made by a local startup @ohydration , this new healthy alternative is sugar-free, full of vitamins and tastes fantastic. There is also a sport and a kid's version. Go ahead, try it! You’ll thank me :) Thanks @cassandrapichette

Back from my trip in NYC. Had an amazing time, stay turned for a few of my 500 photos taken!
#nyc #yellowcab #sonyalpha

It’s Christmas early for me this year and this, is a well deserved gift! From me to me are always the best! Thanks to @camtecphoto for the amazing service and the best staff period! #sonyalpha #sonya7r5 #sonya7rv

Missing summer already!! #blackandwhite #family #summer #neverwithoutmydoll

Childhood memories! #toys #childhood #closeupphotography #50mmphotography

This is something very rare during this time of the year… Vacancy in a Motel!

This year for Easter we decided to recharge at this amazing cottage. Family moments are so important and essential 🙏🏻 Thanks @vie_de_chalet_sur_le_lac

This morning, it was one of those mornings where you have to either scrape the windows or use a ton of windshield washer 😂
#blackwhitephotography #blackandwhite_photos #blackandwhite_perfection #black_white #blackandwhitephotos #blackandwhitephotographies #blackandwhitemood #blackanwhite #adventure #bnwart #igblacknwhite #blackandwhite #winter #blackwhite #beautiful #nature #shotoniphone #iphone13promax

Am I the only who feels like they’re in a squid Game when they see a red light? Every time I try to be as immobile as possible haha!

Sweet memories from a beautiful weekend at Lac Tremblant back in October. My youngest is quietly looking outside hopping to see a squirrel. Photographing my family is one of my favourite thing to do!!
#familytime #familygoals #familyfarm #familysession #familymoments #familytradition #familyisforever #family1st #familytimes #familycat #familybreakfast #familyoperated #familymeanseverything #happiness #instadad #familyoffour #familyfuntime #familydays #dadsofinsta #familylove #familyfavorite #familyactivity #sonyalpha #sony35mm14gm #bealpha

Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.
#remembranceday

I promise that I’m almost done shooting fall stuff hehe! My new project called « Electri-City » has begun. More on the in the following days!!
#naturephotography #fall #naturecolors #natureview #fall2020 #natureatitsbest #travel #photography📸 #picoftheday #photographylovers💕💕 #landscape #nature #sony100400gm #bealpha #sonyalpha #sonypro

Sunset construction site, the colours looked even better in person!
#cityscape #sunsets #sunset_captures #constructionsite #citystreet #constructionworkers #citylover #citynights #district #urbanism #streetvision #urbanarea #citystreets #cityvibes #sunset #sony100400gm #bealpha #sonyalpha #mtlmoments

These installations look like relics of ancient times, yet they carry the energy of the future. Something is fascinating about them.
#urban #blackandtan #blackandwhite_perfection #blackandwhite_photos #blackwhitephotography #blackonwhite #blackandwhitemood #ig_blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotographies #beautiful #instapic #streetphotograph #goodpic #streetexploration #urbanstreetphotography #landscapeshot #blackandwhite #electricity #blackandwhiteartwork #bealpha #sonyalpha #sony100400gm #bnw_quebec #montreal #mtlmoments #hydroquebec

When nature goes to sleep before winter, it gives way to very calming scenes.
#trees #naturephoto #natureheals #pawn #naturevibes #naturepoetry #natureinspiredart #natureclicks #naturezaurbana #treesphotography #naturejournal #naturephotografy #nature_ #naturehippies #picoftheday #igersnature #naturemood #imagecomics #nature_shots #beachlifestyle #amazingspiderman #naturescape #instalandscape #skyphotoshoot #waterresources #mountainsscape #beautiphotography #naturallandscapes #bealpha

Fall landscape mirror!
#autumnal #autumnalcolours #fallsfestival #autumnforest #helloautumn #colourtherapy #autmn #naturallandscapes #fall #forest #fallfoliage #coloursofnature #outdoors #bealpha #sonyalpha #sony100400gm

The Canadian maple leaf, our country’s emblem and probably the nicest leaf in the fall. Enjoy the week everyone and stay warm!
#shotoniphone #fall #canada #maple #mapleleafs #fallcolors #naturephotography #nature #macrophotography

View from yesterday’s hike… Yes people, thus is snow covering the trees already!!
#sony100400gm #sonyalpha #bealpha #nature #landscape #snow #treetops

It’s that kind of a day! Rain, sadness and coldness... Tomorrow the sun will shine again!!
#blackandwhitephotography #bwquebec #montreal #rain #storm #mood

Who is ready for the ski season to start already? I feel this year will be epic, especially with my daughter skiing by herself with daddy!!!
#fallcolors #landscapes #ski #monttremblant #sonyalpha #mountain

Wonderful Thanksgiving weekend spent outside admiring fall colours. This time of the year always leads to excellent images. So what have you done this weekend?
#myshimoda #fallcolors #landscapephotography #naturephotography #sonyalpha #travelphotography

Today, I realized something. There is such a thing as the perfect hiking/travel camera bag. After almost a year of waiting (thanks, Covid), I got a chance to try a Shimoda bag. I picked one of their Action X Series, and let me tell you, this bag does not disappoint. The level of comfort, quality, and practicality is simply unmatched. These bags are expensive, but they are an actual investment. I will put it through its paces during the following weeks, but I'm very impressed so far!
#myshimoda #hiking #camerabag #travelphotography #notanad #notsponsored

Got my @geraldundone HDMI cable today for my rig!! Damn not only this is a fantastic cable in terms of quality but it also makes my rig look undone cool.
#hdmicables #undone #kondorblue

This is a classic Honda scooter. Very cool ride!
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#nothingisordinary #still_life_gallery #flatlay #tv_colors #stilllife #todays_simplicity #tv_living #cupsinframe #onmytable #urbex #streetshared #aov #weekly_feature #createexploretakeover #shotzdelight #mkexplore #gearednomad #rsa_streetview #imaginatones #hsdailyfeature #mtlmoments #made_in_mtl #montrealmoments #liveinmontreal #montrealphoto #montrealminute #sonyimages #sonyalpha #sonyalphasclub #sonyphotogallery

If you have kids and often go to the beach, you need @nativeshoes (not sponsored). They are simply the best!
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#nothingisordinary #still_life_gallery #flatlay #tv_colors #stilllife #todays_simplicity #tv_living #cupsinframe #onmytable #tablesituation #seekthesimplicity #loves_vscolifestyle #lifeandthyme #mtlmoments #made_in_mtl #montrealmoments #liveinmontreal #sonyimages #sonyalpha #sonyalphasclub #livelightly

Saturday’s creativity. Can you guess what object this is? Swipe left to find out!
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#nothingisordinary #still_life_gallery #flatlay #tv_colors #stilllife #todays_simplicity #tv_living #cupsinframe #onmytable #bnw_demand #bnwmood #monochrome #bnw_globe #blackandwhitephoto #rsa_bnw #blackandwhitephotography #blacknwhite_perfection #bnw_captures #bnw_city #bnw_life #mtlmoments #made_in_mtl #montrealmoments #liveinmontreal #montrealphoto #montrealminute #sonyimages #sonyalpha #sonyalphasclub #sonyphotogallery

What are your plans for the weekend? Road trip perhaps!
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#urbex #streetshared #aov #weekly_feature #createexploretakeover #shotzdelight #mkexplore #gearednomad #instapassport #aroundtheworldpix #ig_masterpiece #campinassp #flashesofdelight #travelog #mytinyatlas #visualmobs #theglobewanderer #forahappymoment #exploringtheglobe #mtlmoments #made_in_mtl #montrealmoments #liveinmontreal #montrealphoto #sonyimages #sonyalpha #sonyalphasclub #sonyphotogallery

When documenting family moment, there are two things I absolutely love. Black&White and an 85mm lens. For this I used the absolutely amazing 85mm f/1.4 DG DN from @sigmacanada . This is one of my favourite lens of all time!
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#bnw_demand #bnwmood #monochrome #bnw_globe #blackandwhitephoto #rsa_bnw #blackandwhitephotography #blacknwhite_perfection #famfirst #familylove #familyouting #familytrip #familiesareforever #familyvacation #familyportraits #famiglia #familytimeisthebesttime #familyiseverything #mtlmoments #made_in_mtl #montrealmoments #liveinmontreal #montrealphoto #sonyimages #sonyalpha #sonyalphasclub #sonyphotogallery #sigmacanada #85mm

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