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Practical tips, stories, and more to simplify your motherhood journey

As a mom of 4 and family photographer of 20+ years, I’m here to help with tips, tricks, and specific recommendations for parents in the Niagara Falls, Ontario region.

Whether you’re expecting, a new mom, or a parent of young children, pour yourself a cup of tea and relax while you read.

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Why Mom Needs to Be Part of One Year Portraits

If you look through my baby photography work, I hope you notice something. Besides all the adorable babies I’m blessed to spend time with, I usually include mom, dad, and older children in each first year portrait session. It’s especially important to me that mom is part of the session and included in images with her child. This is something I would have loved as a young mom. Mom, you deserve to be part of this experience.

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Niagara’s Best Parks for Family Picnics and Photos

Visit Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens for a peaceful day out. Surrounded by colourful flowers and meandering paths, it's an ideal spot for a family picnic and taking beautiful nature photos. You're in for a treat if you're looking for the best family day out in Niagara, one that effortlessly mixes the fun of a picnic with the thrill of creating picture-perfect…

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Essential Tips for a Smooth Maternity Photoshoot Experience

The best time for a maternity photoshoot is between your 28th and 32nd week of pregnancy. During this period, your baby bump is beautifully visible, and you’re likely to feel more energetic and comfortable. Congratulations, soon-to-be mom, on your journey into motherhood! Capturing the glow and beauty of pregnancy is so important…

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Your Stress-Free Cake Smash Session

Many Niagara families want to celebrate their baby’s first birthday with a cake smash session. These are so much fun to plan and capture. If you think planning your baby’s cake smash session will be a lot of work, I have good news for you. I’d love to share how my full-service photography process handles all the details of this special session for you.

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Why You Shouldn't DIY Your 6 Month Baby Milestone Session

Your time is so precious as a new mom. I want you to spend that time with your sweet baby. There’s a time and place for DIY, but a milestone session isn’t one of them. You can find lots of articles and YouTube videos on how to create a space in your home, but that will take you hours to teach yourself and prep. I’d hate for you to take all that time and not be happy with the results. This is the perfect opportunity to trust a professional to capture this important milestone. I’d love to share six reasons why you shouldn’t DIY your baby’s six-month session.

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The Perks of a Baby Studio Session

Cherish each of your baby’s milestones without any of the stress of planning. As moms, we put so much pressure on ourselves to make sure everything is perfect for our children. We want to make sure that everything is taken care of for them so they never have to worry.

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