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.
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…
Mother-Daughter Photo Sessions
As a mother of four, I’ve seen the unique bonds that form with my sons and my daughters alike, but after hosting a mother-daughter photography session this month, I wanted to share a few ways we can nurture your mother-daughter bond through photography!
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.
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...
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.
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…
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…
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.
Welcome Back! Fall Sunset Sessions Available for Booking
It’s official! On June 11th I began shooting outdoors again, and boy does it feel good! It’s been such a privilege already, seeing how much your family has grown throughout the pandemic, hearing all about your experiences and getting to take care of you again.
Reflections: The 2021 Rebrand
I have some big news for you! During the pandemic I’ve been planning a rebrand of my business to make your future photo sessions with me even better. My business journey is all about walking alongside you on your motherhood journey. Read on to hear what exciting changes this rebrand has in store for you.
Photographing Siblings At Your Family Photo Sessions
The transition from one to two (or more) kids can be tough, but so full of love. In this blog, you’ll find some experiences and tips I’ve gathered as a mother, and photographer of many mothers over the last 15 years. Read on to see how you can begin preparing yourself well and how to give yourself a lot of grace along the journey…
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Print out Your Photos
When you invest in a professional photo session at Reflections of Life Photography, don’t let the precious memories slip out of your hands (and right into your iPhoto folder where they’ll never be seen again). As soon as your session is over, I will help you design an heirloom photo album, print your favourite photos and curate the perfect gallery wall…