"Once upon a time…

In a quiet corner of southwestern France lived a young girl named Alexandra, deeply connected to the land and her roots, and guided by values dear to her: authenticity, sincerity, and a love for nature and animals. From a young age, Alexandra loved being in front of cameras—not to strike a serious pose, but to clown around, having fun and enjoying the art of performing.

At the age of eight, Alexandra embarked on an adventure as demanding as it was fascinating: dance. She learned discipline, focus, and perseverance—qualities that would shape her mind while nurturing her creativity.

At thirteen, while boarding at a convent school, she took her first steps into the richness of human diversity, meeting people from all walks of life. This melting pot of experiences nourished her open-mindedness, love for sharing, and sincerity. It was within this community that she also discovered theater—another form of expression that enriched her worldview.
"

Alexandra's teenage years were filled with inner restlessness, dreams, adventures, and discoveries. Although her parents hoped she’d follow a more stable path, she decided to head to New York—a city she had long dreamed of. There, she worked as an au pair, learned English, and most importantly, refined her love for dance through modern jazz and tap classes on Broadway... the American Dream.

Her secret dream? To become the legendary dancer from the movie Flashdance and shine on stage. But for now, life had other plans for her.

Fate brought her back to France, where she auditioned as a dancer for the opening of Euro Disney. To her surprise, the organizers offered her the role of the very first Snow White in the park’s history. For two years, she delighted visitors—especially children—who looked at her in wonder.

Since childhood, Alexandra has always followed her instincts and remained sensitive to the signs around her…

It was during a trip to Martinique that a chance encounter changed the course of her life. While swimming in the Caribbean Sea, a young woman approached her and told her she had the figure of a Crazy Horse dancer. Intrigued, Alexandra auditioned upon returning to Paris and, to her great surprise, was hired. Thus began her career under the stage name Barbara Cool, as a dancer at the legendary Parisian cabaret. She stayed for two years, until the tragic passing of the cabaret’s founder, Alain Bernardin.

After this intense chapter, Alexandra felt the need for change and set off again on a second journey to New York. This time, she reconnected with a photographer friend. One evening, fate struck again—she met John Casablancas, the director of Elite Model Management. And just like that, her modeling career took off, and she spent two years with the prestigious Elite agency.

Yet, despite the allure of the fashion world, it never fully aligned with her deeper values.

Upon returning to Paris, Alexandra presented her portfolio to major advertising agencies. She then began working as an actress, both in France and internationally—a profession that allowed her to travel, discover new cultures, and continue dancing. It was a rich time, filled with encounters with exceptional artists, such as directors Jérôme Savary, Emir Kusturica, and many others, who introduced her to the fascinating world of musical theater.

Backstage, surrounded by dancers, singers, and actors, Alexandra discovered a new love: photography. It was no longer just about posing—it became a way to capture the soul of artists, to reveal their beauty through her lens.

Alexandra began photographing the artistic relationships around her. For her, it was a natural extension of what she saw—a way of capturing the beauty of others through her perspective. This passion gradually took more and more space in her life, as artist friends started asking her for portraits. She became a photojournalist, capturing moments from shows and during her travels abroad.

It all began in Ho Chi Minh City...

That initiatory journey marked the beginning of her vocation to heal people’s souls through her photographs.

Photographing the villagers in Vietnam allowed her to forge genuine bonds with authentic individuals. It was in their smiles that her most powerful images were revealed.

Today, Alexandra travels to meet her clients, photographing them in their own environments with gentleness and care, wrapping them in a coat of love to reveal them at their best.

Her profession as a therapeutic photographer is one of sharing—helping clients boost their self-esteem and rebuild their self-image. She photographs both private individuals and corporate employees—but always with the same goal: to place humanity, authenticity, and beauty at the heart of her work. During photo sessions, Alexandra creates warm, intimate moments, offering portraits that tell each person’s unique story. Thanks to her distinctive vision, her photos become treasured gifts shared with everyone she meets.

And so, Alexandra continues her journey—at the crossroads of photography, dance, and the art of sharing—free and fulfilled in the universe she builds, always true to her roots and values.

And just like in every fairytale, her story goes on… in search of beauty and truth."