THE BLOG

Support, stories, and more for your motherhood journey.

Hey there! Welcome to our blog, your cozy corner where we dive into all things family, newborn, maternity, and baby photography. Being an experienced professional photographer in Ontario, I share practical tips, insights, and plenty of inspiration tailored for expecting mothers, new moms, and parents of Niagara Falls, Grimsby, and nearby areas. But wait, there’s more! My blog is not just about photography – it’s all about building a supportive community for new moms and parents, offering resources, encouragement, and a whole lot of virtual hugs. So grab a cup of tea, get comfy, and join us on this beautiful journey of family and community.

Studio, Maternity Reflections Studio, Maternity Reflections

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.

Read More
Maternity Reflections Maternity Reflections

My Best Pregnancy Nesting Tips for Niagara Moms

Nesting is a natural instinct many mamas experience later in pregnancy. I would describe it as feeling the urge to prepare for your baby’s arrival. Here, I put together my top 10 pregnancy nesting tips for my Niagara moms. These tips include preparing your house, your family, and even your support after the baby arrives.

Read More
Motherhood, Niagara Photographer, Maternity Reflections Motherhood, Niagara Photographer, Maternity Reflections

4 Ways to Use Your Maternity Photos

As your Grimsby maternity photographer, I don’t want to just take your portraits. I want to help you display them in a way that’s important to you. Your pregnancy journey is part of your family’s story, and you should be able to look back and remember this special time in your life. I have four ideas on how you can display your maternity portraits.

Read More
Motherhood, Niagara Photographer, Maternity Reflections Motherhood, Niagara Photographer, Maternity Reflections

Why Family Photography is Good for Our Children

Family photography is good for the soul. Of course, as a photographer, I’m going to say that, but I really believe that photography is good for you. My printed photos of my children are some of my most precious possessions. If you’re like me, you probably catch yourself looking at photos of your children when they were babies…

Read More
Motherhood, Niagara Photographer, Maternity Reflections Motherhood, Niagara Photographer, Maternity Reflections

How to Feel Comfortable for Your Maternity Photos

Let’s celebrate the new baby you can’t wait to meet. While it’s a very exciting time, it’s very common for clients to feel nervous about having their photos taken. Your maternity photos might be your first professional photography session since your wedding. Here are seven tips to help you and your partner feel comfortable during your maternity photoshoot.

Read More

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)…

Read More

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…

Read More