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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.

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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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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.

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The Myth Of Being Photogenic For Your Portrait Session

Not being photogenic is actually a good thing. Have you ever looked at someone else’s beautiful maternity photos and thought, “Wow, well, she’s very photogenic, and I’m just not.” The truth is that she probably felt the exact same way before her photo session. I hear from mamas (and their partners) all the time that they would love to have professional maternity portraits taken but worry that they’re not photogenic enough.


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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.

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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…

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What You Need to Know About Newborn Photography Safety

As you research newborn photographers, it’s important to look for two things. One whose work you love. And one that follows newborn safety guidelines. You’re welcome to read my thoughts on why it’s so important to work with a professional newborn photographer here. I’d love to share six things you need to know about newborn photography…

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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.

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How to Prepare for Motherhood During Your Pregnancy

Preparing for motherhood isn’t one neat and tidy transition. It’s the entire rearrangement of your life in stages, over weeks, months, and then years. But you can begin your preparation early. Having had four pregnancies myself, I found my maternity seasons an especially magical time to prepare my heart, body, and soul (and my house!) for…

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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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