Aileen Mae Sze, Photographer, Vancouver

Editorial

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Editorial and fashion work, made in studio and on location.

Close beauty portrait with ink-like hair curls and red eye makeup — Woman Like InkCreative shoot

Model in a sculptural black feathered headpiece and ruffled gown in a bamboo grove — Chef-d'oeuvre IIOpen photoshoot by Limitless Team

A model in black seated on the floor against pastel blurred light — Stained Glass ShadowCreative shoot

Portrait of a model with bold rainbow face paint and a lilac organza collar — CanvasCreative shoot

Model with floral eye makeup looking over a bare shoulder among ferns — Eyes of EnchantmentCreative shoot

Simplicity with TaiCreative shoot

A model in denim and pink heels perched on a stool under violet light — Neon Pink DelightsCreative shoot

A model in a magenta feathered outfit and pink sunglasses under violet light — Studio editorialModel Alicia @strangeragency · Makeup and Hair @makeupbyhappi · Wardrobe @_dianexa · Wardrobe Assistant @nuna.jpg · Photographer @aileenmaesze · Assistants @ma.lex.97 @sleepysloth_photography · Studio @vanartsphoto

Model in a jewelled headwrap and colourful beaded collar among dried florals — Chef-d'oeuvreOpen photoshoot by Limitless Team

A woman in a cream cheongsam jacket against a red wall with leaf shadows — Lunar New Year IICreative shoot

A red still life with a gold jar, red cloth, and paper lanterns for Lunar New Year — Lunar New YearCreative shoot

A woman's bare back painted with rainbow brushstrokes and words, wearing jeans — SuolCreative shoot

Model in a white bodice and a pink ombre ruffled ballgown — Princess Tan's CollectionPrincess Tan Couture

A woman in a floral dress seated beside dried palm fans on a peach backdrop — Nelly, Dried by DesignCreative shoot

A model in a camel coat lounging on a white bed by sheer curtains — Sweater WeatherFashion

Published in

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Mob Journal Volume 53 cover: a model in black mid-leap against a warm wall, headline Accents

Mob Journal, Vol. 53

Cover story, “Accents”

Mob Journal Vol. 53 cover

A woman in a peach dress in a field of tall grass and wildflowers

Mob Magazine

“Summertime Lounging”

Published in Mob Magazine

iMirage Magazine

Shot through a light modifier

Model @macsmitth · Makeup @mformakeup.a @lbartists · Hair @anya.ellis @lbartists · Wardrobe @styledbyjsp · Photo @aileenmaesze · Assistants @ricamaeclaudia, Anastasia Milovanovich · Studio @vanartsphoto

Vigour Magazine

Photo and retouching by Aileen

Model @brooklyn.hislop · Makeup and Hair @makeupbyheidic @lbartists · Nails @kissproducts · Wardrobe @stylebycrane · Photo and Retouching @aileenmaesze · Assistants @j0nathan.ramirez @andrewflemingphoto · Studio @van.arts @vanartsphoto

Brands

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Jewellery, eyewear, beauty and product, lit for the brands that commission it.

A ruby and diamond band resting on folds of red silk — Cleopatra Ruby Ring IIMontecristo Jewellers

A swirl diamond pendant resting on satin fabric — Tu Sei PendantMontecristo Jewellers

Gold pendant with a purple sapphire framed by diamonds, on white — Ballerina Purple Sapphire PendantMontecristo Jewellers

A rose gold wedding band with a channel of diamonds, on white — Classic Wedding BandMontecristo Jewellers

Walter Hill Xavier sunglasses in a smoky brown frame, on white — Walter Hill Sunglasses, XavierWalter Hill

Orange-tinted Walter Hill AJ sunglasses in a translucent amber frame, on white — Walter Hill Sunglasses, AJ SatsumaWalter Hill

A turquoise mosaic cuff watch on a wood surface beside teal roses — Blissful Blues Cuff WatchAvon

A hand draped with layered gold chain necklaces against a warm orange and cream backdrop — 100 Ways Jewelry Necklaces100 Ways Jewelry

A woman in a black tank top wearing layered gold necklaces, seated by a pink pillow — Khamisa Mimikhi100 Ways Jewelry

A hand wearing a slim green gemstone tennis bracelet against warm cream light — Tennis BraceletMontecristo Jewellers

A tan leather Walter Hill card holder on white — Walter Hill Card HolderWalter Hill

Close-up of a shoulder with a green body scrub — The Zen Institute ScrubThe Zen Institute Medical Spa

Three smiling women in white tops posed close together on light grey — The Zen InstituteThe Zen Institute Medical Spa

Hands holding an open green ring box with a ruby and diamond ring — Cleopatra Ruby RingMontecristo Jewellers

Silhouettes of cocktail glassware glowing against a deep red background — GlasswareProduct

Food and hospitality

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Restaurants, bars, hotels and venues.

Overhead view of Chinese dishes at Shang Palace, Shangri-La — Shang PalaceShangri-La Hotel

A bartender straining a yellow cocktail into a coupe glass against dark slate — BeverageBeverage

A cucumber and lime cocktail in a coupe glass with chili and spices on a dark table — Beverage IIBeverage

A bottle of Edenvale sparkling rosé pouring into a flute against warm light — Sansorium Edenvale WineSansorium

Ramada Encore Makati hotel room with a blue armchair and soft lighting — Ramada Encore MakatiRamada Encore Makati

Ibis Styles hotel room with a bright yellow and pink geometric headboard — Ibis Styles MacphersonIbis Styles, Singapore

Black steel frame lines crossing a bright white event space at Whitespace Manila — Whitespace Manila, Interior DetailWhitespace Manila

The dining hall at Sophia's Garden Resort with timber beams and wooden chairs — Sophia's Garden ResortSophia's Garden Resort

The empty white hall at Whitespace Manila, Platinum room — Whitespace Manila, PlatinumWhitespace Manila

Kellogg's Two Scoops Raisin Bran box styled with a cereal bowl on pink tile — Raisin BranKellogg's

A seafood lunch spread on a wooden table: grilled fish, crab, and shrimp — Island LunchCoron, Palawan

A row of Ligo sardine cans in assorted colours on white — Ligo SardinesLigo Philippines

People

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“As a dancer-turned-photographer, working with dancers feels like coming home.”

Diamonds Crew dancers posed in a tight group on a terracotta studio backdrop — Diamonds CrewDancers and Wardrobe @diamondscrew · Photographer @aileenmaesze · Assistants @ma.lex.97 @itz__divv

A dancer in an orange outfit and boots striking a pose against a blue backdrop — Helen DangDiamonds Crew

A Diamonds Crew dancer in a camo jacket and orange beanie low to the floor on a terracotta backdrop — Diamonds Crew IIDancers and Wardrobe @diamondscrew · Photographer @aileenmaesze · Assistants @ma.lex.97 @itz__divv

A dancer mid-fall upside down on a warm orange backdrop, an unplanned moment — The perfectly imperfect momentWith @xu_elmo

Beauty portrait of a woman with pink eyeshadow holding a white orchid stem — Anie UsonPerfectly imperfect

The Diamonds Crew dancers in a group on a terracotta studio backdrop — Diamonds CrewDancers and Wardrobe @diamondscrew · Photographer @aileenmaesze · Assistants @ma.lex.97 @itz__divv

UBC Thunderbirds women's tennis players piggybacking and laughing on white — UBC Thunderbirds Women's TennisUBC Thunderbirds

An athlete stretching on an outdoor turf field under a blue sky — CatherineFitness

A wushu performer in purple with a team of crew on a yellow studio set — WushuAction

Turquoise water and limestone cliffs at Kayangan Lake, Coron, with a swimmer — Kayangan LakeCoron, Palawan

A woman in a white shirt and jeans seated on a stool against a white backdrop — Ezra SeeMs. Chinatown

Design, video and websites

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She also offers graphic design, website, and videography services that help brands easily connect with their target audience.

Design

Montecristo Jewellers BrandingDesign

Social media design board for Ramada Encore Makati — Ramada Encore PH BrandingDesign

Social media design board for Fair Price PH bicycles — Fairprice PH BrandingDesign

Social media design board for Skydeck Garden — Skydeck Garden BrandingDesign

Website

Website design for T-One Group — T-One Group WebsiteWebsite

Video

Past video work: Ibis Styles Goa Calangute, India · Crowne Plaza Hangzhou Heda, China · Salil Hotel Sukhumvit 57, Bangkok · SkySea Cruise Line

A Heart of Service. A Joy for Creating.

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Aileen Mae Sze outdoors at golden hour in a denim jacket, smiling at the camera — Aileen Mae Sze, self portraitSelf portrait, 2024

As a multimedia freelancer with 7 years of experience, Aileen actively listens to her clients’ ideas and transforms them into on-brand visuals. With her positive attitude and astounding organizing skills, she creates photographs that exude joy and uplifting energy, filling the entire room with warmth.

A bridge from the creative world to the business world.

Aileen is a Vancouver-based creative and photographer with a foundation in Multimedia Arts and advanced training in Professional Photography and Business Management. This rare intersection of artistry and strategy shapes her approach to create visually compelling work that is both expressive and purposeful.

AB Multimedia Arts · VanArts Photo (Professional Photography) · BCIT Business

“The in-between, the unexpected, the perfectly imperfect moment—is why I love photography.”

Aileen showing the back of her camera to a model on a red set hung with paper lanterns — Aileen on set IIBTS photo by Tryston Powers

Kind words

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“Aileen was so kind! She did an amazing job of navigating through all the guests and getting some great shots. Professional and was beyond my expectations!”
TiffanyEvent Photography
“Aileen was so lovely and made us feel at ease from the very beginning. She suggested a beautiful location for the family photoshoot. Aileen was very playful with our toddler and it was a beautiful experience for our family. Thank you.”
TrishaFamily Portraits
“Aileen is super talented - Our go-to creative for high quality deliverables.”
DominicProduct Photography
“Great experience! Really professional and easy to work with. Photos came out really well.”
MattFashion Photography
“Aileen was great and super efficient!”
FionaProduct Photography
“Aileen was really great to work with. She was very friendly and patient.”
TanyaEvent Photography

Clients and collaborators

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Montecristo Jewellers
Walter Hill
Ibis Styles
Ramada Encore Makati
Whitespace Manila
The Zen Institute Medical Spa
Shangri-La (Shang Palace)
Sophia’s Garden Resort
Ligo
Kellogg’s
Avon
100 Ways Jewelry
Sansorium
UBC Thunderbirds
Diamonds Crew
DoorDash
Snappr
Eatigo
Insider TV Singapore
Fortune Life
Azortho Dental
Triple PH
Willow Creative House
Fairprice PH
Skydeck Garden
T-One Group

If you’re looking to create visuals that last beyond the moment, let’s begin.

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I’m always open to meaningful projects and genuine collaborations—ones led by creativity, connection, and a true heart of service. Creating brings me so much joy, and I’d love to work with people who feel the same. If you have an idea you’d love to explore—or if you’re simply looking to create something meaningful together, I’d be more than happy to hear from you and see where we can take it.

inquiry@aileenmaesze.com

When reaching out, kindly include

Your full name
Specific type of project
About the project
Desired timeline
Estimated budget

Projects I’d especially love

Paws-itively Timeless Portraits
“Especially projects that involve dogs. I’ve always had a deep love for animals, and photographing them feels joyful, natural, and full of heart. I’d love to create photographs that last beyond the moments.”
More Destination Portraits
“Portraits created while traveling, whether for individuals, creatives, or brands. I love working outdoors, where every moment is fleeting and every photograph is one of a kind.”
Dancers
“To all dancers: I’d love to create with you!”