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.

There's Always Time For The Right Things

These past few weeks have been amazing and exhausting. I've served so many amazing families this year. The walls of my client's homes are so full of memories. And now it's time to take a short break for the holidays. All too often we look at our days and think to ourselves we don't have enough hours in the day. When really we need to…

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How I Started My Photography Business

Most people don't know this, but I actually started my business as a photographer because of a longing to remember. When I was a single mom with my first of four babies, my sister came over with her camera. She took great photos of my daughter and I remember thinking of how much I missed the photography and darkroom classes I took in high…

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I love you!

I just wanted to write a blog post to tell you something. I love you! (Not in a romantic way, but in a strictly platonic manner, of course!) Now, I know it sounds cheesy. It may even sound weird to you. I thought long and hard about whether I should send this email out because it does seem pretty random. But I’m going to say it anyway…

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I Have A Quick Question For You...

I have a quick question that I need your opinion on. I hope you don’t mind! I am asking you this because I want to serve you better and your feedback helps SO much! I recently asked a client and her answer blew my mind. She told me that having wardrobe, hair & makeup was great, but what she loved most was how comfortable I helped…

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Mysterious Reasons Why You Should Be Photographed

Let's not beat around the bush. As some of you may know, I am a newborn & family photography expert. I help mamas like you remember these busy days with custom photography. Today, I'll be sharing with you three reasons why you should work with me. More importantly, today I will help you to make a solid decision of whether you want to get in…

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Little Hands

There is something about holding the hands of an infant. Wondering what those hands will create and whose they will hold. Thinking about that brings to life that their lives are unfolding before us. Even now, that potential bursts through every corner of their existence. And if we lean into it, we can see their dreams being awakened in each…

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What To Expect At The Niagara Photography Studio

The Reflections of Life photo studio is located at 42 Debora Drive in Grimsby, Ontario, Canada. It’s bright, open and newly renovated. This space is used for newborn, maternity, baby and family photoshoots. I also have wardrobe consultations and image reveals by appointment. There are a few words I would use to describe each wonderful…

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Portraits That Show So Much Love

This was one of those photoshoots that photographers dream about. Everyone was so happy to be there, the kids behaved well, and there was nothing but love shown by everyone the whole time. While mama and baby were getting ready for newborn photos, I started photographing the older siblings while they waited patiently. Then dad jumped…

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You Are A Day-maker

You impact people wherever you go. You leave a legacy in the relationships you have and the love that you pour out. Everything that you do counts. Every smile. Every hug. Every encouraging word. Every cuddle. Invest your love in the lives around you because you’re creating a legacy that goes way beyond you. You impact people. You are a…

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Keep Dreaming

Keep dreaming. Close your eyes and get a vision for your life of what you want it to be, what story you want it to tell, what song you want it to sing. Remind your soul of why you’re here. Get to know the answer to the question of why you were made. And every single day, tell that back to yourself. Your life has value. You are on purpose. Dream bigger…

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The Legacy of Photographs

I’m sure you know that feeling, when you look at photographs from when your Mom was little, when your Grandma was first going to school, when your Great-Grandma was being married, and your heart glows? That somehow there is this connection that you feel just in having those pictures with worn-out edges and corners sitting in your palm…

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What If We Were Actually Richer With Less?

Sometimes we hurry so much. We are running around and our minds are racing. We’re consuming and we’re collecting, building empires we don’t really need. What if we were actually richer with less? What if our lives became richer not by what we’re collecting and consuming, but with the people we hang out with and the fire…

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