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WELCOME TO THE REFLECTIONS BLOG

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.

Some Days Will Be Hard

As parents, some days are really hard. I remember the feeling of being in survival mode when my kids were really young, with too much to do and not enough time to do it in. The days seemed so long, but those moments are all forgotten the moment your child has one of those “firsts”. You know the ones, the first word, the first step, the first…

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Newborn Perfection

Newborn perfection…there is nothing like it. Tiny toes, tiny hands, plump little lips, sleepy faces and of course that downy hair. In most lives, these days are photographed the most, and parents realize how quickly they’ll change and want to preserve these images forever. By photographing babies during their first 7-14 of life, I’m able to document…

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When To Book Your Newborn Session

If possible, it’s best if we can schedule your newborn session before your baby’s birth to ensure a spot in my calendar. Please connect with me during your first or second trimester and I’ll pencil you in. Once your baby arrives, send me an email and we’ll confirm the date. If your newborn is already in your arms, don’t fret; it’s not too late…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Honest Newborn Photography

I’m a newborn and family photographer, using natural light during my sessions here in the studio and on location.  That means during your session there are no light stands, no waiting between shutter clicks, just you and your newborn in a room full of beautiful light.  There are a handful of reasons I choose to work with natural light…

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Little One, You Are So Tiny But So Perfect

Little one, you are so tiny but so perfect. I have never seen anything more amazing than you. You are so much joy cramped into the tiniest, little human. As soon as you came into this world, I made sure you had ten fingers and ten toes. Now that you're growing more and more every day, I want to freeze this moment. This moment right here…

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How Does This Photography Thing Work?

I get a lot of questions about how things work once you’ve booked a session, so I’ve decided to do a blog post on it so you can get a better idea of what goes on behind the scenes here at Reflections of Life. Knowing when your photographer is going to provide you with images or portraits is an important part of the process.  I…

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Loved Is Who You Are

Breathe in deep today. You are loved. Let all the stresses of the day work their way out as you breathe in the reality that you are loved by all of heaven. I’m talking to all the mamas, all the littles, all the husbands, all of you. Your life is valuable. It matters. It counts. You are seen in your rising and in your falling. No matter how fast you run, you’ll never…

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