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.

Baby Names, Baby Faces and Baby Photos

Naming your baby is an important milestone moment. And newborn photography is a powerful way of illustrating that name in images. With a special name and beautiful newborn photography, your child will grow up with a strong sense of belonging that you can continue to build on for the rest of their lives…

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Cultivate Gratitude Every Day With Family Photography

When you decorate your home with photos, these memories can be powerful prompts in practicing gratitude during your motherhood journey. Starting a gratitude practice can be one of the most powerful ways of thriving during motherhood. Why? Because gratitude can improve our overall sense of well-being and help us savour the beauty…

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The Special Magic of One-Year Milestone Photos

It’s your baby’s first birthday! Whether it’s your first child or your fourth child, the one-year milestone is a major moment in your baby’s life (and your family’s story). Not only is it a time to celebrate the immense changes your child has undergone over the last 12 months, but it’s also a time to celebrate the way your baby has changed you, Mama…

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Luxurious Maternity Photography

In this blog, we’ll see how this soon-to-be-family-of-five made their maternity session all their own, and how having photography can support you on your own motherhood journey. Oh, the sweet summer days of motherhood. Soak it in Mama. Every sticky popsicle kiss, every squeal you hear as they run through the sprinkler, and the smell of…

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How to Tell Your Family Story

Stories aren’t just told in words – they’re told in natural family photos that preserve a moment in time. Lesley and Darren are back with their growing family! With the birth of their son, Garrett, they wanted to preserve a new set of memories they can add to their newborn collection of their oldest daughter Madeline. They’ve decided to tell their…

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What to Expect at Your First Maternity Session

Don’t forget to take a minute to soak up this incredible moment as you await your first child. A maternity photo session at Reflections is a luxurious and memorable way to mark this special moment. Here’s what you can expect!

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Newborn Photography to Help You Focus on the Joy

My goal as a newborn family photographer is to capture your favourite parts of the newborn journey for your whole family. These are the memories I want to help you preserve so you can cherish them during the newborn stage of your life, and as your children grow up.

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Heirloom Photo Albums to Preserve Your Best Memories

Ordering professional heirloom photo albums is the difference between capturing moments and preserving your memories. One of my clients, the McHugh’s, recently ordered a gorgeous custom photo album to celebrate their daughter’s first birthday. It was a pleasure saving these busy parents time by turning their new photos right into a...

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Time to Be Together

Do you ever wish you had more time together as a family? And then in the next breath immediately start wondering how to make it happen when everyone’s ages, interests, and bedtimes are so different? In this blog, we’ll talk about how you can do family time together at home, and when you’re at your family photo sessions.

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How to Survive the First Three Months of Motherhood

Remember Lauren and Joe? You read about their maternity session with me in the spring while Lauren was expecting. They’ve since welcomed their sweet boy Lorenzo into the world, and I was finally able to catch up with them for a newborn session this July once lockdown ended. Meet Lorenzo, Everyone! Get ready for an overload of cuteness…

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How To Raise Loving Sisters

With National Sisters’ Day just around the corner, it’s a great opportunity to put the spotlight on everything-sisters: How to be one, how to raise them, and the importance of capturing this special sister bond in professional photography. This blog covers a recent outdoor photo session with Aimee and Steve Augustine and their five…

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22 Reasons to Get Maternity Photos: Summer Edition

Opening the studio back up for photos has been such a joy! I’ve even celebrated by adding new items to my family wardrobe and kids toy collection. I recently got to meet a new client Andrea, and her sweet daughter Eloise. Andrea is expecting her second child soon and wanted to treat her and Eloise to some mother-daughter maternity photos.

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