Are You Fully Alive Yet?

ChildrenFamilyNiagara PhotographerOn Location Photography

Jun. 4

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Are You Fully Alive Yet?

There is this goodness that fills our souls when we are with our children. It is like this fresh breath from heaven that fills our lungs where we come alive in the purity, in the life, in the joy that these little lives carry.

That simple way that they throw their head back with abandon when they giggle. That way that the move their hands all over the place when they are telling a story. That way that they seem to snuggle just perfectly right into our arms. That way that they aren’t filled with fear or anxiety for what is to come, but they sit in every moment, fully here.

These little lives that we care for in our homes and in our hearts, that have captured us and changed us forever. These little lives that we guard and pray for and want the best for in every situation. These little lives that are so overflowing with purpose you wonder if you just get close enough, it might touch you too.

These little lives that are teachers and mentors and lovers and anchors and messengers in their own right asking us this one question, “Are you fully alive, yet?”

About This Family Session

This is Stephanie, Eric and Declan's third session with me. Here's their adorable newborn session when he was teeny tiny.

I just love watching toddlers run and play on the beach. Everything is a new adventure. Declan loved throwing rocks into the water, running down the pathway and watching his parents blow bubbles on the bench.

He is so loved by his parents, and I've got to say - I've grown pretty attached to him too. I mean, look at this kid and the expressions he makes. He's amazing! xo

Niagara Family Photographer of young families at the beach in Grimsby Ontario

Fun family photography at the beach in Grimsby Ontario

Niagara Family Photgraphy of candid children at the beach

Beach photography with adorable kids by the water

Cute children's photography by Lake Ontario

Candid family photography by the lake in Niagara Ontario

Adorable family photo of mom and dad looking at their son in amazement

One year old son kissing mom by the beach in Niagara Ontario

Dad holding his son by beach in Niagara Ontario

Mother and son cuddling by the water of Lake Ontario

Black and white photo of little boy looking into the camera lens

little boy feet buried by the sand on Lake Ontario

Family photography of mom dad and toddler by the beach in Grimsby Ontario

Adorable father and son photography by the lake

Candid family photography by Lake Ontario

Lifestyle family photography by Lake Ontario

Fun family photos Grimsby Ontario Canada

Family photography in Grimsby Ontario by Karen Byker

Mom and Dad swinging their toddler boy in the air

Father and mother swinging their toddler boy in the air

Blowing bubbles with your family in Grimsby Ontario Canada

Blowing bubbles as a family in Niagara Ontario Canada

blowing bubbles is fun in Niagara Ontario

adorable little boy doing a scrunchie face while looking into the camera

Fun family photography by the water of Lake Ontario

Declan's Short Film

Declan's Album Design

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Hi there, I'm Karen Byker from Grimsby, Ontario, Canada. I'm obsessed with newborn baby yawns, giggling kids and fancy flavoured tea.

I'm a mother of four that understands the overwhelm of the every day, but I've learned how to embrace and enjoy the beauty of it. I believe we should be able to enjoy this life we chose.

I've been a professional photographer since 2005. I've helped hundreds of mamas to slow down, pause and use photography as a reminder to take a breath.

I'd love to talk with you about documenting the beauty through your chaos. Let's chat!