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.
What To Look For In A Newborn Photographer
You are expecting a new baby! You're experiencing the anticipation of his or her arrival. Dreaming up what he or she will look like. Wondering how small their little feet will be. Wondering what the clasp of their little fingers around yours will feel like. What it will do to your heart to hold them in your arms for the first time…
These Help Me Create Powerful Images Of Your Family
Natural photography. What does that mean? It means getting together with a photographer that you trust to pull out the real you, the candid you. And to make that happen in a genuine way, connecting with you is a priority to me. Whether you prefer to come to the studio or chat over the phone, I’m here for you…
It's My Honour To Document Your Brand New Baby
Capturing your newborn in my studio is an honour for me. Your brand new baby is experiencing the sights and sounds of the world for the first time. They’re bringing their unique beauty and smile. Their future is ahead of them full of such purpose and potential. And you're dreaming of who and what they’ll be one day. During your session…
The Best Way To Document Your Maternity Story
I’ve learned a great deal about pregnancy over the years. How I looked and felt during the nine months I was expecting differed greatly from how I felt before and after. Many of you have shared with me your feelings about this time in your lives too. What remained true for both of us is that we all wanted to ensure we had a keepsake of this…
There Is Something About The Love Of A Mama
Remember when you were a kid and if you could just be holding her hand, be close to her, meet her eyes, hear her voice, her laugh. And you knew that it was okay, you knew that you were safe. There was this way in which you knew she was your warmth, your comfort, your source, your protector, and forever on your side. And I can think of the…
There's Beauty In The Unknown
We hold these unwritten lives within our stomachs. We feel them kick against our bladders. We see them grow in the swelling of our bellies. We find ourselves dreaming of them and of their futures. But yet, there are so many unknowns. We don’t know the details of their faces, which we will one day memorize. We haven't heard the sound…
Why You Need To Book A Baby Session
These classic baby session have a simple, clean style that I love so much. They focus on the gentle simplicity of little ones and their playfulness. Do you prefer the natural feel of a blank canvas room, with no backdrops and very few props? Do you love images that allow the focus to be on your quickly growing baby? Me too…
The Things That Bring You Joy
Newborn photography makes me so happy. Spending time with families during milestones like these brings a HUGE smile to my face. What are the things that make you happy? Who are the people who bring you joy? Make a list of those things and then fill your life with as much of it as possible. True joy, true happiness; the kind that starts…
Will I Ever Be Ready?
As a mom of four, I try my hardest not to worry. But there are times where I wonder and where I hope. Feeling this space, knowing I don’t have all the answers but hoping my best will be the very best. And when I talk to my first time mama clients, thoughts are always dancing around in their heads. Thoughts like “Do I have enough clothes…
Be Kind To Yourself
I see so many of us do it and I see it in myself. We look at our bodies, souls and spirits in the mirror of our strongest and fiercest critic. We pick and pull apart everything that does not scream perfection. And this voice, this voice that at time resembles more of a bully than an ally, gets in our corners and pours out in a fury…
Five Ways To Stay Creative
You and I were designed by the hands of the creator of heaven and earth. And He took the time to craft every single detail of our lives and breathe the most holy of breaths into our lungs. He is the One who paints the skies and can be found even in the syllables of the wind and the rain. In every moment, He is creating something. Even beyond what…
Why It's Important To Book Your Shoot Early
Today I received a call from a lovely mama of a 7 day old little one. She just had her baby last week and I’m unable to accommodate her session here in the studio. It’s so sad when this happens. Whether I can fit a newborn in on short notice is different every day. Sometimes babies arrive early and sometimes late. I encourage you to…