PEONY & SAFFRON

HELLO
DARLING!

PEONY & SAFFRON ISN'T JUST A PHOTOGRAPHY BRAND IT'S A LIFESTYLE

ABOUT THE BRAND

Founded by Mona Mousa, the vision is rooted in a love of timeless photography that feel life the sparkle of champagne coupes, and the magic of the quiet corners of luxury hotels. The photographs she creates aren’t just images; they are heirlooms... Capturing joy, connection, and memories meant to be treasured for generations.


HI, I'M MONA,

a FREQUENT TRAVELER, LOVER of ESPRESS0 MARTINIS, BOUTIQUE HOTELS, and BEAUTY in THE THINGS WE OVERLOOK.

“I’m endlessly enchanted by the beauty tucked into life’s quiet corners—the fleeting glances, the overlooked moments, the magic you almost miss if you’re not paying attention. I’ve always been drawn to the subtle things: the brush of a hand, a shared smile across a crowded room, the quiet squeeze of reassurance before walking down the aisle. To me, these are the true threads of a love story.

As a photographer, I’ve learned that the most meaningful moments rarely announce themselves—they whisper. They happen in the soft in-betweens: the nervous laughter while getting ready, the quiet pause before vows, the way your family watches you with full hearts when you’re not looking. Those are the moments that tell the real story.

And that’s exactly where I love to be—camera in hand, fully present, moving gently through your day to catch the unposed, unfiltered, beautifully honest pieces that make it yours. I’m not just observing; I’m feeling alongside you, tuning into the energy, the emotions, the small gestures that reveal how deeply you love and are loved.

My work is rooted in honoring the authenticity of these in-between moments, preserving the tenderness, the joy, and the quiet magic that lives beneath the surface. Because long after the celebrations fade, it’s those intimate, unspoken memories—the ones tucked into the edges of the day—that linger the longest.

I’ve honestly never seen any photographer able to capture emotion, light and movement so beautifully. Mona did both our engagement shoot and wedding - and they’re simply gorgeous.

- D&C -
TORONTO | JULY '25

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THE Peony & saffron DIFFERENCE

Romantic storytelling infused with soul; imagery that feels lived-in, intimate, and timeless; and a photographer who sees not just the event, but the heart of it.

Peony & Saffron was built on the belief that the most beautiful moments aren’t performed—they’re felt. While others chase the obvious highlights, I’m drawn to the in-between magic: the soft, unspoken exchanges, the quiet emotion, the tenderness that slips by unnoticed. I photograph with my heart first and my camera second, letting intuition guide me to the moments that truly matter.

What sets us apart is an approach rooted in presence, intuition, and emotion. I move through your day observing the energy, tuning into the rhythm of your relationships, and capturing the beautifully honest pieces that feel like you. No heavy posing, no forced moments—just authentic connection, preserved with warmth and artistry.

""My husband and I could not have imagined a better photographer than Mona for our wedding and we loved her so much that we took her to Banff with us for the mountain photoshoot of our dreams. She made us feel so comfortable and like we’ve known her forever which made the entire process so effortless and enjoyable!" 

- J&B -
ST JACOBS & BANFF | JUNE '24

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Let's Make

SOMETHING
BEAUTIFUL

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