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

I got to admit, the new iPhone 15 Pro Max « 5x » telephoto lens is very impressive and creative!
#airplane #blackandwhite #plane #aircanada #shotoniphone #iphone15promax

Noir et blanc est toujours un bon choix!! #madewithmastin #family #blackandwhite #cinemadoublex #50mm12

Swimming lessons, sometimes, the light is just perfect for a nice chitchat session!

Black and white Monday! #nycphotography #blackandwhite #architecturephotography

Rain or shine, New York is beautiful!! #nyc #blackandwhite #streetphotography

This is MY favourite cup for vacation/travel to keep my drinks cold or warm. It’s absolutely amazing and rock solid. @yeti #builtforthewild

Portra is such a magical film stock!! Thanks @mastinlabs #family #mastinlabs #portra400 #madewithmastin

Un délice en préparation par mon chum @tiguyturbologie lors d’un autre dimanche pluvieux ☔️ #meatlover #bbqlovers #rainorshinebbq

Last night I decided to photograph and film the storm we had… a good thing I did 😎 (no it’s not fake or AI generated) #storm #lightning #clouds

I had a chance to test the newly released Shimoda Action X40 v2 from @shimodadesign over the weekend, and it performed really well. My biggest gripe with the original Action X was that my 16in Macbook Pro would not fit. That issue is now resolved. Using the new DSRL cube adds much space without oversizing the bag. I tested the bag in very heavy rain for hours, and none of my gear was wet. The X40 is my new favourite adventure cinematography/videography backpack!

Sometimes, the shadows are an integral part of the image… Here, they discretely show the life guard’s watchtower!

Summer vibes!!!
#summer #pool #kids #blonde

I went up north today, the smoke from the wildfires was very intense. Apparently Montreal had the world worst air quality today!! #crazytimes #wildfires

Nothing beats a good pizza on father’s day. Thanks @vestamtl it was amazing!
#foodporn #foodphotography #pizza #mtlmoments

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

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