Alia Youssef

Woman leaning on a railing looking thoughtfully into the distance in an urban setting

Alia is a Vancouver and Toronto based portrait and documentary photographer who passionately creates natural-light environmental portraits.  She highlights underrepresented stories and histories, mainly pertaining to Muslim women and communities, in order to combat stereotypical representations.

City Explorations

Woman walking to work

Happy woman walking in the city

Happy woman walking

Business woman leaning on a railing

Woman with gray hair leaning on a railing

Beautiful smiling business woman

Professional woman standing outside in front of a bay

Happy professional woman with long gray hair

Smiling woman standing near the water edge

Woman taking a moment near the water

Smiling woman wearing a blazer leaning on a railing

Woman wearing a blazer leaning on a railing

Confident smiling woman buttoning blazer outdoors near river

Smiling woman leaning on a lamp post buttoning blazer

Smiling woman wearing a blazer walking in the city

Mature woman walking in the city during the morning hours

Beautiful woman in a blazer looking at camera

Smiling woman leaning on a railing outside