Misha von Shlezinger
Misha von Shlezinger is a Toronto-based hospitality, wine, beauty, and travel photographer working at the intersection of restaurants, terroir, and cultural storytelling.
With a background in cinematic portraiture and fine art, her work has evolved toward documenting chefs, winemakers, destinations, and the atmosphere that surrounds them. She captures not only plates and bottles, but the people, landscapes, and emotional textures behind them.
Misha holds a Ph.D. in Slavic Languages and studied photography at FAMU International in Prague. Her editorial eye and cultural depth shape a visual language that feels intimate, textural, and grounded in place.
Deeply immersed in the wine world, she holds WSET Level 2 (Distinction) and is currently completing WSET Level 3. Her understanding of terroir, production methods, and restaurant dynamics allows her to collaborate fluently with chefs, sommeliers, and producers.
Her hospitality and wine clients include Chef Eric Robertson, Westcott Vineyards (Niagara), Ferox by Fabian Reis, Lucie Restaurant, and regional tourism partners including Niagara Tourism. She has contributed to Fodor’s Travel and has been featured in The Toronto Star for her work on Georgian wine in Canada.
Her broader client portfolio includes Airbnb, Waddington’s Auctioneers, George Brown College, and Grapes for Humanity.
Misha is based in Toronto and works across Canada and internationally.