Ann Ivy Male
“When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs, when images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.” - Ansel Adams
Ann has always been fascinated with the arts and how it impacts one’s life. She is the owner and creative director of Pixie Blue Studio in Port Credit. Since its inception in 2017, Ann has the privilege of interacting with other creatives: artists, photographers, writers and creative organizations like Mississauga Arts Council and Creative Hub 1352.
Ann’s most rewarding inspiration comes from exploring the benefits of creative wellness via teaching art to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
In pursuit of her own creative outlets, Ann enjoys writing, playing music and art however her main focus is photography; she is inspired by the concept of visual storytelling through street, nature and travel photography. Her lifestyle photoshoots capture candid images in an artistic way. Ann also uses her photography skills to create social media content for her clients.
Ann manages Vibrant Port Credit on Instagram; a visual storyboard of a place she loves and calls home, she is also the co-creator of Port Credit Arts Collective, bringing together other local artists to enhance the arts and culture scene in Port Credit and Mississauga.