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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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What if Your Partner Doesn't Want To Take Maternity Photos

Your partner has an important role in your child’s story, so, of course, we’d love for them to be part of your maternity photo session. But, sometimes, they don’t want to. It’s not that they don’t love you or the baby. I have four things you can do if your partner doesn’t want to take maternity photos with you. And I’ll share what we do if they simply don’t want to be part of this session.

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What Should Your Family Wear for Your Maternity Photos

Your Niagara maternity photos should be an experience that you look forward to and not one that creates a million things to do. I hear from many mamas who are stressed over finding what to wear for their portrait session. Not only do they need to find something they can wear, they need to find outfits for their entire family. I’d love to share how…

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6 Reasons To Take Family Photos Every Year

Looking back on my family photos brings me such joy and happy memories. Photos carefully hold our memories for us. I might not remember what I had for dinner last Tuesday, but I’ll never forget my son’s giggle when he was a toddler or the silly songs my daughter would come up with on guitar.

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Including Your Older Children In Your Maternity Photoshoot

Including your older children helps them feel excited about the new baby and part of the celebration. If you’re feeling guilty because you didn’t have maternity photos with your first child, this is a beautiful way to include them. Plus, I can’t help but capture some of your older children for you to treasure too.

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Behind the Scenes - Portrait Photography with Reflections of Life

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of those Pinterest-worthy family photo shoots? Typically, the burden of the planning, the shopping, and the getting dressed up all fall on the mama’s shoulders (sound familiar?). But at Reflections of Life, I do things a little differently. I have four sweet little (and not-so-little-anymore)…

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The Portrait Experience at Reflections of Life

Imagine snuggling up with your little ones on the couch and telling them stories about how they used to kick, kick, kick so hard in your tummy. They giggle and demand to see pictures of what you looked like with their little bodies tucked safely inside. So you grab your old phone and charge it up, hoping you can still load your selfies. In the…

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